Chris served Ehlers’ Minnesota Municipal Team as a Financial Specialist until his 2019 promotion to Municipal Advisor. He brings nine years of local government finance and administration experience to his role with the firm, having worked extensively with both small municipalities and large cities. Since joining Ehlers in 2016, Chris has gained valuable experience collaborating with clients to complete complex debt issuance, financial management and economic development initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
Debt Issuance & Management
- Analysis & Presentation of Financing Options
- Refundings
- Client Representation to Bond Market & Credit Rating Agencies
- Funding Sources & Plans
- General Obligation & Revenue Debt
Economic Development & Redevelopment
- Developer Negotiations
- Developer Pro-Forma Analysis
Financial Management Planning
- Capital Improvement Planning
- Financial Goals & Objectives Facilitation
- Project Impact Analysis
- Debt Management
- Financial Management Plans
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Professional Affiliations
Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association
Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers of Minnesota
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Communication Studies, Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Master of Public Administration, Hamline University, St. Paul