About — Ryan Stemen, MBA
About Ryan

Fifteen years of
doing the work.

I’m a Customer Success Executive focused on corporate tax software and technology — helping organizations navigate complex compliance needs and get real value from the tools they invest in.

I also write about leadership, high agency, and career development at Ryan’s Leadership Lessons.

Ryan Stemen

My Story

For most of my career I’ve been addressing the tax technology requirements of corporate tax departments — both as a practitioner inside those departments and now as a Customer Success Executive serving them.

My background spans public accounting and corporate tax roles at privately held, Fortune 1000, and Fortune 500 companies. That range of experience gives me a rare perspective: I’ve sat on both sides of the table.

I’ve led and managed remote tax teams across India, Japan, and the United States, and have hands-on experience overseeing direct and indirect tax return filings and complex tax audits across more than 20 countries.

Outside of work, I serve on multiple nonprofit boards, volunteer with the Travis Manion Foundation Cleveland Chapter, and have been a Knight of Columbus Grand Knight, Eagle Scout, and 17-time marathon finisher. I believe the same discipline that gets you to a finish line applies to everything worth doing.

Education

  • MBA, Cleveland State University — 2017
  • BA, Ball State University — 2008

Nonprofit Boards

  • Boys & Girls Club of NE Ohio — Bridge Board (2020–Present)
  • Front Steps Housing & Services (2024–Present)
  • Travis Manion Foundation, Cleveland Chapter (2024–Present)

Memberships

  • Tax Executive Institute
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Theta Chi Fraternity
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • 4-H

Writing

  • Ryan’s Leadership Lessons — Substack Newsletter
  • High Agency Blog — ryanstemen.com

Awards & Achievements

🦅

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America

🏆

Circle of Excellence

Thomson Reuters

Rookie of the Year

Thomson Reuters

🎖️

10 Year Member

4-H

Global Tax Background

Hands-on experience managing tax compliance and audits across more than 20 countries — from North America to Asia-Pacific and Europe.

United States Canada Mexico Brazil Colombia Peru United Kingdom France Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal Switzerland Spain South Africa India Japan China South Korea Australia New Zealand

Want to work together
or just say hello?

Whether you’re exploring tax technology solutions, looking for a speaker, or want to follow along with my writing — I’d love to connect.

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