Kristina guides Minnesota and Wisconsin municipalities through long-term financial planning to meet their policy objectives. She brings special expertise in setting utility rates, capital planning and managing tax increment districts. Kristina began her career at Ehlers as an Arbitrage Consultant, preparing arbitrage reports and advising clients on post-issuance compliance. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, she was a senior accountant with a nationally recognized insurance company. Kristina’s extensive understanding of financial management, utilities and property tax systems are invaluable to her clients.

Kristina lives in Andover, Minnesota with her husband, two daughters and their dog. When she’s not working, she spends time with family and friends attending sports activities and events, hiking, camping and traveling.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Management Planning

• Strategic Long-Term Financial Planning
• Debt Fund Cash Flow Analysis
• Capital Improvement Planning
• Utility Rate Studies
• Fiscal Impact Analysis

Economic Development & Redevelopment

• Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• TIF Reports & Compliance
• TIF Revenue Projection
• TIF & Tax Abatement Management
• Developer “Pay As You Go” Note Administration

Arbitrage Consulting

• Expenditure & Investment Analysis
• Arbitrage Reporting
• Internal Revenue Service Compliance

Licenses & Certifications

Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association

Education

Bachelor of Science – Accounting, St. Cloud State University