Employee

Betsy Knoche, CIPFA

Financial Advisor

Department: Financial Advisors

Betsy joined Ehlers in 2002. She is currently a Financial Advisor with the Education Team in the Minnesota office. Her career at Ehlers began as an Official Statement Analyst which involved gathering, organizing, and analyzing the data necessary to produce official statements. Prior to joining Ehlers, Ms Knoche served eight years as a Director on the School Board for South Washington County Schools, where she served as Chair for three years in addition to serving as Treasurer and Clerk. During her tenure on the Board, the District was successful in passing an operating referendum and several bond issues. She has presented at the National School Board Association’s Annual Conference, received the Minnesota School Board Association’s “All State School Board’ award and was recognized by the National School Board Association with a service award.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Debt Planning and Issuance

• Analysis & Presentation of Alternative Financing Options, Plans And Tools
• Property Tax Impact Analysis
• Preparation of Information for Publication and Presentation
• Voter-Approved Building Bonds
• Alternative Facilities Bonds
• Capital Facilities Bonds
• Cash Flow Borrowing
• Refundings
• Lease Purchases
• Arbitrage Rebate Services

Operating Referendum Planning and Assistance
Truth in Taxation Hearing Presentations
Assistance with Legislative Initiatives
Lease Levy Approval
Long-term Financial Planning and Capital Improvement Planning

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Independent Public Finance Advisor

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Minnesota Association of School Administrators
• Minnesota School Boards Association
• Minnesota Association of School Business Officials
   

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts (History)
  Macalester College, St. Paul, MN