Jim Vann

Jim Vann is the owner of J.R. Vann Services, specializing in tax preparation, tax consulting, business start-up consulting, and accounting for special events since December 2005. Vann has served as a National Board Member for the National Association of Tax Professionals since January 2018 and has held various leadership roles within the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, including Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. Additionally, Vann has been a docent and Kelp Tank Show Presenter at Birch Aquarium at Scripps since January 2000. Previous leadership positions include President and Vice President of the NATP CA Chapter from 2013 to 2017, Lead Tax Preparer at Liberty Tax Service from 2007 to 2013, and Officer of the SD Chapter AMS from 2002 to 2010. Vann's educational background includes a Master of Science in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography from the United States Naval Academy.