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Mark Lopez brings a decade of commercial property tax experience to our team, having served as a commercial appraiser at the Tarrant Appraisal District and commercial supervisor at the Denton Central Appraisal District.

Holding a BBA in Real Estate from the University of North Texas and with a proud history of service in the United States Marine Corps, Mark’s commitment to excellence is unmatched. His experience at multiple Appraisal Districts has given him invaluable insight to the property tax assessment process. Leveraging his diverse background, Mark navigates the intricacies of property tax assessment with precision, delivering tailored solutions to alleviate tax burdens for our commercial property clients. Trust Mark Lopez to expertly manage your property tax challenges and provide reliable, effective solutions.

Chris Copeland, CCIM

Chris Copeland is Executive Vice President of Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc. As a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) he is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Property Tax Consultant. His primary role at Southland is as a Valuation Analyst for commercial property.

He has experience with an assortment of commercial property types including industrial warehouses, shopping centers, multi-family apartment complexes, office buildings, retail, and various other classes of property. He has negotiated values with appraisal districts in over 100 counties in Texas, and provided tax appeals on numerous cases outside of Texas.

Chris Copeland graduated from the University of North Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. He has been working in the property tax industry since 2002.  Prior to joining Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc., Chris worked for the Tarrant Appraisal District and Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

Chris is a 2007 recipient of the Fort Worth Business Press’ esteemed “40 Under 40” Award. The Award identifies and honors the most promising young executives in the business community, under the age of forty.