Ohio Tax - Manufacturers' Education Council
Ohio Tax - Manufacturers' Education Council
Ohio Tax - Manufacturers' Education Council
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Biographical Information<br />
Laura M. Stanley, Mgmt. Analyst Supervisor, CAT Div., <strong>Ohio</strong> Department of <strong>Tax</strong>ation<br />
P.O. Box 530, Columbus, OH 43216<br />
Laura_Stanley@tax.state.oh.us 614.644.5764<br />
Laura Stanley is a Management Analyst Supervisor in the Commercial Activity <strong>Tax</strong> (CAT) Division, and<br />
assists Sarah O’Leary in her capacity as Legal Counsel of the CAT, Motor Fuel, and Excise <strong>Tax</strong> Divisions<br />
for the <strong>Ohio</strong> Department of <strong>Tax</strong>ation. Laura’s career with the <strong>Ohio</strong> Department of <strong>Tax</strong>ation began just<br />
four years ago which is why this biography is very short. As a Management Analyst Supervisor, Laura is<br />
instrumental in several projects in the CAT Division. Laura graduated from The University of Akron in<br />
Akron, <strong>Ohio</strong> with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science & Criminal Justice and an Associate of<br />
Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology. In May of 2009, Laura earned her J.D. from Capital<br />
University School of Law in Columbus, <strong>Ohio</strong>.<br />
Michael R. Baker, SALT Director, RSM McGladrey Inc.<br />
1001 Lakeside Ave. E. Ste. 1400, Cleveland, <strong>Ohio</strong> 44114<br />
michael.baker@mcgladrey.com 216.798.3265<br />
Mike has eighteen years of focused experience in state and local tax issues. Prior to joining RSM<br />
McGladrey Inc., Mike was with Plante & Moran serving as their <strong>Ohio</strong> State & Local <strong>Tax</strong> Leader. Previous<br />
to that Mike spent six years as an attorney with the <strong>Ohio</strong> Department of <strong>Tax</strong>ation. While there, he<br />
specialized in sales, use, and corporation franchise tax issues. Mike currently serves a variety RSM<br />
McGladrey Inc. clients focusing on manufacturing, consumer products and the financial services<br />
industries. His experience has given him a thorough knowledge of <strong>Ohio</strong> taxation and multi-state<br />
corporate income taxation and planning. Mike has authored numerous articles and is a frequent speaker<br />
on state and local taxation topics.<br />
Mike is admitted to the <strong>Ohio</strong> Bar and is a member of the American and <strong>Ohio</strong> Bar Association <strong>Tax</strong>ation<br />
Committees. As well, Mike is a member of the taxation committee of the <strong>Ohio</strong> Chamber of Commerce.<br />
Mike received his Bachelors of Science from Bowling Green University and he received his J.D. from<br />
Capital University Law School.