Who We Are...
Executive Director's Profile
Andrew Earl Blanche, Jr., CPA, is a retired senior executive with
over 32 years in the Internal Revenue Service. A high-profile
executive with a proven record of performance in business/tax
administration strategies, tax and accounting determinations,
settlements, and legal and litigation decisions. He executed broad
authority to resolve tax controversies without ligation affecting
federal tax laws, regulations, and tax treaties; and Treasury
policies. Documented record of success in formulating creative
tactical plans, and implementing operational objectives, marketing,
and vital business culture changes. Extensive tax law knowledge and
skills on coordinated industry cases, tax shelters, general
examination & collection programs - Tax Audits, Collection Due
Process, Claims, Innocent Spouse, Offers in Compromise, and
Penalties. Excellent knowledge of cutting-edge alternative dispute
initiatives - mediation, early neutral, and arbitration processes.
Unparalleled success in forging strategic alliances and partnerships
with major stakeholders. Exceptional interpersonal and communication
skills enhanced by sound business acumen. Trained executive
presenter at tax forums, tax workshops, and classroom instructions.
Extensive network and knowledge of the Internal Revenue Service
operations and processes. Highly developed strategic planning skills
for tax planning and translating organizational objectives and
visions into bottom-line results.
- Personally led negotiations on several multiple Appeals teams
with Counsel, Large and Mid-Size Business (LMSB), and Small
Business and Self Employed (SBSE) that accelerated substantial
case resolution in the billions.
- Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge case resolution -
Fast Track Settlement initiative utilizing Appeals based tools and
solutions that remarkably increased efficiency across multiple
functions including Counsel, Compliance Operating Divisions, and
the Customer's requirements - received the Commissioner's Award.
- Designed and established the Office of Director, Specialty
Programs predecessor to Technical Guidance for Appeals Coordinated
and Industry issues, international support, and tax shelter
directives affecting cross industry and global settlements.
- Developed and designed screening and working panels for
Appeals Team Case Leaders (ATCL) settlement authority of complex,
high dollar, and high impact issues.
- Spearheaded a redesign team that developed breakthrough models
for working Offer in Compromises, Innocent Spouse assertions, and
Rapid Appeals Program for the ATCL operations.
Education & Certification
- Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas,
1992-1993, Graduate School of Business, Master of Business
Administration in Business
- University of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, 1974-1978,
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant, Missouri, Texas, and Virginia
State Boards of Accountancy
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Trained Mediator & Public Speaking
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