Ariana Schmidt
It's both humbling and rewarding to know that the work we do directly impacts the development and sustainability of the communities we serve.

Ariana Schmidt

Senior Financial Specialist
Ariana Schmidt

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 way. Ariana holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Concordia University.

Ariana lives in Hales Corners, Wisconsin with her husband and crazy, but cuddly Vizsla named Lucy.  In her free time, she enjoys boating on Little Muskego Lake, golfing and vacationing (preferably in sunny and warm locales).


Focus Areas

Debt Issuance & Management

General Obligation & Revenue Debt
Alternative Financing Options, Funding Sources, Plans & Tools
Environmental Improvement Fund Loans
CDA/RDA Lease Revenue Bonds
Special Assessment Bonds
Refundings/Cash Defeasances
Representation to Bond Market & Credit Rating Agencies
Referendum Services

Economic Development & Redevelopment

Tax Increment District Creation & Amendment
Developer Pro Forma Analysis
Development Agreement Negotiation
Developer Performance Evaluation
Public Participation Process

Financial Management Planning

Long-Range Cash Flow Analysis

Special Financial Studies

Utility Rate Studies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (magna cum laude) in Healthcare Administration, Carroll University
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Concordia University

Licenses & Certification

Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Water Works Association – Wisconsin Chapter