A Legacy Of Excellence Since 1945
Founded in 1945 by Arthur P. Veltman, Sr., a retired Major League Baseball player, Arthur P. Veltman & Associates began by providing tax certificate services and filing residential homestead exemptions.
As San Antonio grew, the company expanded its services to include property appraisal and tax representation for independent school districts. This work established the foundation for the company’s long-standing expertise in property taxation.
In 1954, Edward J. “Buddy” Orr joined the company, followed by his brother, C. L. “Connie” Orr, in 1957. Together, they played an integral role in the company’s growth. The company incorporated in 1974, and following Mr. Veltman’s passing in 1980, the Orr brothers continued to grow the company into one of San Antonio’s premier property tax companies, built on the belief that strong client relationships and a trusted reputation are the best measures of success.
After 63 years with the company, Buddy retired in 2017. Connie retired in 2023 following an extraordinary 67 years of dedicated service, with Mike Edwards assuming the role of President. Today, under President Mike Edwards’ leadership, Arthur P. Veltman & Associates continues to be guided by the values on which the company was founded: expertise, integrity, personal service, and lasting relationships with our clients.