Ellen Ernst Gavankar

Ellen Ernst Gavankar is a seasoned tax professional with extensive experience in tax planning, compliance, and transactional matters. Currently serving as the Director of Global Tax Planning at JBT Corporation since May 2018, Ellen also holds the title of Strategic Tax Attorney. Previously, Ellen was a Tax Partner at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC from 2013 to 2018, providing advice on federal and state tax issues, including tax credits and incentives for corporate expansion. Earlier roles include Senior Manager - Tax at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, where focus was on corporate tax planning across various industries, and Associate Director at a national tax consulting firm. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Taxation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School.