Bruce brings more than 25 years of municipal and financial advisory experience to his clients in Minnesota, Colorado and Kansas. His practice focuses on financing public utility infrastructure and other capital improvements, as well as analyzing and negotiating many forms of public participation in private development projects. His knowledge of capital budgeting and infrastructure finance helps Ehlers’ clients find creative, effective ways to fund essential improvements while also mitigating future fiscal risks for the community.

Bruce lives in St. Paul with his wife Meghan and their three children Gavin, Clare and Laura. Away from work, Bruce enjoys traveling, reading historical fiction and trying not to break his 130-year-old home.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (Magna Cum Laude), Amherst College
Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Registered Municipal Advisor
Economic Development Finance Professional

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association
Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of MN
Economic Development Association of Minnesota
National Assoc. of Housing & Redevelopment Officials