Keith joined Ehlers in 2019 and currently serves as a Municipal Advisor with our Minnesota City team. His prior direct experience in local government, economic development and housing development gives him keen insight into the opportunities and challenges his client communities face. Keith displays a strong understanding of public financial assistance and is able to distill complex information into easy-to-understand terms.
Keith lives in Brooklyn Park with his wife and their Bernadoodle. 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
- Debt Planning, Structure & Issuance
- Analysis & Presentation of Financing Options
- TIF Revenue Bonds
- Housing Revenue Bonds
Economic Development & Redevelopment
- Downtown Redevelopment & Revitalization
- Tax Increment Financing & Tax Abatement
- TIF and Tax Abatement Bonds / Developer “Pay As You Go” Notes
- Developer Pro-Forma Analysis / But-For Test
- Developer Selection & Negotiation
- Project Management
- Grant Writing & Administration
Licenses & Certifications
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Pursuing Certified Economic Developer Certification
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
City/County Management Association
Economic Development Association of Minnesota (Board Member, Chair – Marketing & Communications Committee)
Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association
International Economic Development Council
Education
Bachelor of Science – Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science – Environmental Design, North Dakota State University