Kayla is an Associate Municipal Advisor with our Wisconsin Municipal Finance team, helping clients with public debt planning and issuance, project management, long-term financial management planning, economic development and redevelopment, and utility cash flow modeling. Kayla brings nearly 15 years of local and federal government experience to her role with the firm, most recently serving as the Administrator | Clerk for the Village of Butler, Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration degree.
Kayla resides in Waukesha, Wisconsin with her husband Colin, son Cormac, stepdaughter Elizabeth and golden doodle Chauncey. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing and all Wisconsin sports.
Focus Areas:
General Obligation and Revenue Debt
Alternative Financing Options, Funding Sources, Plans & Tools
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
Developer Pro Forma Analysis
Development Agreement Negotiation
Developer Performance Evaluation
Public Participation Process
Long-Range Cash Flow Analysis
Special Financial Studies
Utility Rate Studies
Fiscal Impact Studies
Joint Service Studies
Levy Limit Referendum
System Development Charge Studies
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Cardinal Stritch University – Milwaukee
Licenses & Certifications
Wisconsin Certified Municipal Clerk
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Professional Affiliations
Wisconsin City/County Management Association
-Treasurer (2017-2018)
-President (2019-2020)
International City/County Management Association
Engaging Local Government Leaders Association
Wisconsin Government Finance Officers Association
Community Involvement
Sts. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church – Parish Volunteer