Brian Messer 

Associate, Development Draw

Brian joined Tassi and Company in 2022 as a development draw associate where he works with clients and their lenders to prepare funding requests for real estate construction projects across the country, ensuring those draw requests are submitted on time and within budget.

Prior to joining Tassi and Company, Brian served as a tax accountant for a architecture firm that specialized in building some of the tallest buildings in the world.  In that capacity, Brian filed state and local tax returns in compliance with local laws and regulations, prepared monthly account reconciliations, and researched emerging tax issues to support the firm’s expansion into new jurisdictions.

Brian holds a master’s degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University. He is currently working towards the CPA and, in his free time, enjoys creating and playing music.