Leadership

John Van Zanten has 20 years of experience in public accounting. He assists clients with tax compliance and planning primarily in the energy, real estate, and professional services industries.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA)
• Fort Worth Chapter, TXCPA
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

• Clayton Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. – Former President and Board Member
• Fort Worth Wildcatters

• B.A. in Business Administration, Austin College
• M.B.A. in Accounting, The University of North Texas

• Whitley Penn, Fort Worth Office, (2007-Present)
  • Tax Partner
  • Campus Recruiting Team – ACU
  • Areas of Practice:
    • Tax Compliance & Planning
    • Oil and gas accounting and taxation
    • High net worth individuals and family offices
    • Farming and ranching
    • Real estate taxation and partnership
    • Estate and trust taxation
    • Professional Services
• McCaslin & Company, LLP (1997-2007)