Keith served Ehlers as a Financial Specialist with our Minnesota Municipal Finance Team until his 2019 promotion to Municipal Advisor. His experience in local government, economic development and housing development will allow him to seamlessly transition into a trusted advisor role. Keith displays a firm understanding of public financial assistance and is able to distill complex information into easy-to-understand terms. He looks forward to helping Ehlers’ clients achieve their financial and development goals.

Keith lives in Shoreview with his wife. When he’s not working,  Keith enjoys an active lifestyle that includes running, cycling, weight lifting, golfing and playing soccer.

Areas of Expertise

Debt Issuance & Management

• Analysis & Presentation of Financing Options
• TIF Revenue Bonds
• Housing Revenue Bonds

Economic Development & Redevelopment

• Tax Increment Financing & Tax Abatement
• TIF and Tax Abatement Bonds / Developer “Pay As You Go” Notes
• Developer Pro-Forma Analysis / But-For Test
• Project Management
• Grant Writing & Administration

Licenses & Certifications

Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Pursuing Certified Economic Developer Certification

Professional Affiliations/Memberships

Economic Development Association of Minnesota (Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications Committee)
American Planning Association – Minnesota Chapter & Economic Development Division
Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association

Education

Bachelor of Science – Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science – Environmental Design, North Dakota State University