Jen serves as a Financial Specialist on our School Finance Team, supporting Municipal Advisors with bond and operating referendum planning, capital project levies, truth in taxation hearing preparation and property tax impact analysis. Prior to joining the Education Team, Jen amassed eight years of experience with Ehlers’ Minnesota Local Government Team as a Senior Public Finance Analyst assisting clients and colleagues with debt planning, coordination and documentation. She also has several years’ experience as a paralegal in both civil and commercial law.
Jen lives in Elk River with her mini-schnauzer Ivy Lynne. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to watch her daughter run cross country and track for the University of South Dakota and discovering new hiking and running trails across Minnesota.
Focus Areas
Property Tax Impact Analysis
Operating Referendum Planning & Support
Capital Project Levy Support
Truth in Taxation Hearing Presentations
TIF & Abatement Analysis
Lease Levy Approval
School Finance
Official Statement Preparation
Pre & Post Sale Reporting
Closing Document Coordination
Funding Coordination
Debt Planning
Economic Development & Redevelopment
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Coordination
Licenses & Certifications
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO)
Lamda Epsilon Chi: National Honor Society for Paralegals – Member
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies (Cum Laude), Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Community Involvement
Elk River School – Volunteer for Cross Country, Nordic Ski, Track & Field Athletics
Ehlers’ CommUNITY team – Volunteer, Chair – ESOP Education & Communication
Elk River Running Club – Member