Aaron Alter

Aaron Alter has served as the Director of IT at Protax, LLC since 1994. Initially hired as an independent consultant when the company operated out of the founder’s home using 286 computers and a DOS operating system, Aaron quickly became a key player as the company’s technological needs expanded.

Over the years, Aaron has been instrumental in guiding Protax, LLC through major technological advancements, including the early adoption of a company website and cell phone technology. His expertise was crucial as Protax, LLC invested heavily in advanced computing systems, networks, servers, workstations, multifunctional devices (fax/copiers/scanners), complex databases with multiple software management programs, and extensive data storage capabilities.

With Aaron’s guidance, Protax, LLC emerged as a trailblazer in the property tax appeals industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology to support remote employees and independent contractors worldwide, long before this became common practice. In the early 1990s, Aaron also played a key role in navigating the complexities of operating an in-house mailing department, ensuring the accuracy of specifically targeted mailer solicitations that matched property information across multiple forms.

Aaron has been the technological backbone of Protax, LLC, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology with top-tier personnel to drive the company’s success in the highly competitive field of property tax appeals. His technical prowess has been the foundation of his professional career over the past four decades. In addition to his achievements in IT, Aaron is also pursuing his original dream in the fine arts, as he is an accomplished classical music composer, creating works for prestigious organizations such as the New Mexico Performing Arts Society. During his college years, Aaron earned several degrees, including a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University and a Master of Fine Arts from Princeton University.