BALTIMORE, MD – Bob Yeager has been appointed as Deputy Director of the Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). Bob brings a unique combination of strategic vision, leadership, and experience to this key role.
“We are thrilled to welcome a seasoned government official back to our department,” said Dan Phillips, Director of SDAT. “Bob’s extensive experience will be instrumental in improving our efficiency and services at such an exciting time in our agency.”
As Deputy Director, Bob will work closely with Director Phillips to oversee overall agency operations, policy, and communications, as well as to create and develop strategic plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department.
Bob started at SDAT in the Business Charter Legal Division. In 2019, he was appointed Maryland’s first State Tax Sale Ombudsman, launching and directing the office to help homeowners pay their taxes, keep their homes, and improve their financial situations. He championed over a dozen tax sale reforms through to enactment, and built a network of strategic partnerships throughout the State. In 2022, Bob oversaw the launch of SDAT’s Homeowner Protection Program, which provides loans and support to at-risk homeowners, and he was awarded a Governor’s Citation in recognition of demonstrated initiative and success, the ability to exceed expectations, and for making a positive difference in state government. He also served as SDAT’s Legislative Officer, creating over two dozen bills to improve processes for business owners, taxpayer services, administrative efficiency, and interagency initiatives.
Bob most recently served as Assistant Commissioner for Policy at the MD Office of Financial Regulation, where he advised the Commissioner and the Secretary of Labor; oversaw and directed legislation, regulation, and the State Student Loan Ombudsman’s office; and led OFR’s Federal Government Relations and Strategic Planning programs.
A licensed Maryland attorney, Bob has served on the MD Attorney General’s Access to Justice Task Force committees, the MD GFOA’s Tax Affinity Group, and is a member of the MD Council on Economic Education. He earned a B.A. in English from Occidental College in Los Angeles, and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
About SDAT: The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (also known as the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, or SDAT) is a customer-focused agency that works to ensure property is accurately assessed, business records are appropriately maintained, and necessary tax-related information is conveyed to state agencies and local jurisdictions. The Department’s responsibilities can generally be split into three main areas: Business Services, Real Property Valuation and Property Tax Credits.
For more information, visit https://dat.maryland.gov/
