Jodie is a Senior Municipal Advisor who joined Ehlers’ School Finance team in 2009. She previously served 15 years as the Director of Financial Operations for the South Washington County School District. Her first-hand knowledge of district financial operations gives her unique insight into referendum planning, tax impacts and debt issuance for education projects.
Jodie lives in Eagan with her husband and they have two daughters. When she’s not working, Jodie enjoys traveling and spending time at the family cabin in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
Focus Areas
- Alternative Financing Options
- Property Tax Impact Analysis
- Voter-Approved Building Bonds
- Maximum Effort Capital Loans
- Facilities Maintenance Bonds
- Capital Facilities Bonds
- Cash Flow Borrowing
- Refundings
- Lease Purchases and Certificates of Participation
- Abatement Bonds
Bond Referendum Planning and Support
Operating Referendum Planning and Support
Capital Projects Levy Assistance
Truth in Taxation Hearing Presentations
TIF and Abatement Analysis
Assistance with Legislative Initiatives
Lease Levy Approval
Long-Term Financial Planning and Capital Improvement Planning
School Finance
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Minnesota Association of School Business Officials
Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Minnesota School Boards Association
Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude), University of Minnesota-Duluth
Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Information Systems, University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
Community Involvement
Somerset Country Club – Scholarship Committee Member
St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church – Volunteer & Hospitality Committee Member