Brian is a Senior Municipal Advisor and works with local units of government, special districts and authorities, and public agencies in the areas of debt issuance, fiscal planning, special studies, economic development and tax increment. He advises clients with billions of dollars in debt issuance and also has experience with non-profit and municipally owned healthcare financing. He currently leads Ehlers’ Minnesota Municipal Finance team as one of the firm’s Managing Directors and serves as the President of our Investment Management Team.
Brian is a proud native of St. Paul, spending his formative years on the City’s east side. He now lives with his wife and two children in Stillwater, where they enjoy everything the historic river city and surrounding St. Croix Valley have to offer.
Focus Areas
Debt Issuance and Management
Financial Management Planning
Tax Increment and Development
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (Magna Cum Laude), Minnesota State University-Mankato
Certifications
Chartered Financial Analyst
Certified Independent Public Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Series 54 License: Municipal Advisor Principal
Series 65 License: Uniform Investment Adviser
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association
Wisconsin Government Finance Officers Association
Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association
Municipal Treasurers Association of Wisconsin
CFA Society of Minnesota National Association of Municipal Advisors
Community Involvement
Stillwater Area Hockey Association (Volunteer Coach)
Stillwater Area Lacrosse Association (Volunteer Coach)