West Palm Beach, FL – October 13, 2025 — Engineered Tax Services (ETS), the nation’s leader in tax credits, incentives, and grant funding, proudly announces the establishment of its Minority Advisory Board, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing tax and grant equality for minority entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses, and underserved communities across the United States.
The board will be chaired by Julio Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services, and includes an extraordinary group of nationally recognized leaders and advocates:
• Duke Tanner – Vice President of Community Affairs, ETS; Pardoned entrepreneur and advocate for prison reform and second-chance economic programs.
• Mashi Epting – Philanthropist and community builder focused on youth development and minority business empowerment.
• Nely Galán – Award-winning media executive, entrepreneur, and founder of The Adelante Movement, empowering Latina businesswomen nationwide.
• Natasha Graziano – Global mindset coach and motivational speaker, championing personal transformation and social impact through empowerment.
• Julio Fuentes – President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, national voice for Hispanic business advocacy and economic inclusion.
• Francisco Lujan – Public policy leader and advocate for Latino business advancement, economic mobility, and community empowerment.
• Schneider Jean-François – Entrepreneur and advocate for Black business development, workforce empowerment, and access to federal and state grant programs.
• Charina Padilla – Community development strategist and minority business advocate, specializing in women-led entrepreneurship and economic inclusion initiatives.
A New Era of Tax and Grant Equality
The ETS Minority Advisory Board will provide strategic guidance to expand access to federal and state tax credits, incentives, and grants for underserved entrepreneurs, minority-owned businesses, and local governments.
The board’s priorities include:
• Empowering minority and women-owned businesses to access capital through tax and grant programs without increasing local tax burdens.
• Assisting cities and counties in securing funds for clean water, infrastructure, housing, and workforce development.
• Supporting second-chance entrepreneurs and formerly incarcerated individuals through mentorship, education, and grant-based reintegration programs.
“This board unites some of the most passionate and visionary advocates for equality in America,” said Julio Gonzalez, Chairman of the Minority Advisory Board and CEO of Engineered Tax Services. “Together, we’re building an ecosystem where entrepreneurs from all walks of life have equal access to the tools, funding, and opportunities that fuel success.”
About Engineered Tax Services (ETS)
Engineered Tax Services is the nation’s leading specialty tax advisory firm, helping accounting firms, businesses, investors, and municipalities access billions in federal and state tax credits, incentives, and grants. Through its affiliated charitable foundations and advocacy initiatives, ETS promotes tax and grant equality, ensuring that small businesses and underserved communities receive the same opportunities as large corporations.
For more information, visit https://www.engineeredtaxservices.com or text ETS to 26786.
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Heidi Henderson
Executive Vice President, Engineered Tax Services
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Phone: (800) 236-6519
