Rebecca is a Senior Municipal Advisor who joined Ehlers in 2000 to help Minnesota cities, counties and special districts with the design and implementation of financial solutions for economic development projects. Ehlers’ clients benefit from Rebecca’s experience in tax increment financing and tax abatement, debt issuance, development analysis and public finance related projects. Prior to […]
Chad Brecklin serves as the City Administrator for the City of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, where he oversees the daily operations of a rapidly growing and diverse community. Prior to this role, Chad served in the Fitchburg Police Department, most recently as Police Chief. In his various roles with Fitchburg, Chad has been involved in a wide […]
Hillary Mintz joined Waukesha County in 2023 as its Public Information Officer. Before Hillary joined the County, she spent more than a decade as a trusted journalist covering Southeastern Wisconsin at WISN 12 News. Hillary now works in the County Executive’s Office, serving as the PIO and the Press Secretary for County Executive Paul Farrow. […]
Paul is a Senior Financial Specialist with our Wisconsin Municipal Finance team, where he supports our Municipal Advisors with debt planning and issuance, tax incremental financing, and utility rate studies. Prior to joining Ehlers, he spent more than 20 years years in administration and leadership positions with Wisconsin municipalities. After beginning his career with Waukesha […]
Ariana is a Senior Financial Specialist with our Wisconsin Municipal Finance team, supporting our Municipal Advisors with debt planning and issuance, as well as tax incremental financing and utility rate studies. Prior to joining Ehlers in 2023, she gained nearly eight years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, earning advanced responsibilities and promotions along the […]
Toni Herkert joined the League in January 2021 and serves as Government Affairs Director. Toni’s responsibilities include working with the legislature and state agencies to develop policies that are in the best interests of municipalities throughout the state, testifying at legislative committee hearings, serving on advisory committees and state boards to represent municipal interests, and […]
Jerry Deschane joined the League in 2014 and serves as Executive Director. He is the fifth League Executive Director since the organization was founded in 1898. Working with the League board and staff, Jerry is responsible for engaging appointed and elected city and village officials in the state legislative process and for motivating state policymakers […]
Jon is a Senior Municipal Advisor and Managing Director with our Wisconsin Municipal Finance team, where he advises local governments, public utilities and special districts on the design and implementation of custom financial solutions. Prior to joining Ehlers in 2013, Jon was an Economic Consultant with Municipal Economics and Planning, a Division of Ruekert/Mielke. He […]
Brian Doudna joined Sheboygan County as its Executive Director after six successful years as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA), a statewide trade association that represents the interests of economic development professionals. He has run county-wide Economic Development Corporations for over 20 years including stops as the Executive Director of the […]
Josh Schoemann was elected County Executive of Washington County in April of 2020, after serving over six years as County Administrator and Administrative Coordinator (County Manager). He was elected to his second term in April of 2024. He also serves as the President of the Wisconsin County Executives & Administrators Association (2021- to present).
