Jon is a Senior Municipal Advisor and Managing Director with our Wisconsin Municipal Finance Team, where he advises local governments, public utilities and special districts on the design and implementation of custom financial solutions. Prior to joining Ehlers in 2013, Jon was an Economic Consultant with Municipal Economics and Planning, a Division of Ruekert/Mielke. He was also a founding member of Trilogy Consulting, LLC as a Principal and Senior Consultant. Clients rely on Jon for his ability to present complex analysis in an easy-to-understand format.
Jon lives in Sussex with his wife and four children. He spends him time outside of work helping coach or taking his children to different sporting and scouting events. Jon also enjoys fishing and camping with his family and friends.
Areas of Expertise
- Alternative Financing Options, Funding Sources, Plans & Tools
- General Obligation and Revenue Debt
- Environmental Improvement Fund Loans
- CDA / RDA Lease Revenue Bonds
- Special Assessment Bonds
- Refundings / Cash Defeasances
- Representation to Bond Market & Credit Rating Agencies
- Referendum Services
Economic Development & Redevelopment
- Tax Increment District Creation & Amendment
- CDA / RDA Creation
- Developer Pro Forma Analysis
- Development Agreement Negotiation
- Developer Performance Evaluation
- Public Participation Process
- Capital Improvements Planning
- Project Feasibility Studies
- Financial Goals & Objectives Facilitation
- Project Impact Analysis
- Financial Management Plans
- Impact Fee Studies
Special Financial Studies
- Utility Rate Study/Analysis
- Fiscal Impact Study/Analysis
- Joint Service Studies
- Merger/Consolidation Studies
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Series 54 License: Municipal Advisor Principal
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Wisconsin City/County Management Association
American Water Works Association – Wisconsin Chapter
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, University Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master’s Degree in Public Administration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Community Involvement
Sussex Jr. Chargers Baseball – Coach and Volunteer
Local Church – Member/Volunteer