Matthew joined Ehlers in 2018 as a Municipal Advisor with our School Finance Team and was promoted to Senior Municipal Advisor in 2022. He brings more than a decade of direct school district experience to his role with the firm, most recently serving as the Director of Finance and Operations for Fridley Schools. Our clients appreciate Matthew’s specialized expertise in finance leadership, financial planning and operations management.
Matthew lives in White Bear Lake with his wife and kids. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family fishing, camping and anything in the great outdoors.
Focus Areas
- Alternative Financing Options
- Property Tax Impact Analysis
- Voter-Approved Building Bonds
- Maximum Effort Capital Loans
- Facilities Maintenance Bonds
- Capital Facilities Bonds
- Cash Flow Borrowing
- Refundings
- Lease Purchases and Certificates of Participation
- Abatement Bonds
Bond Referendum Planning and Support
Operating Referendum Planning and Support
Capital Projects Levy Assistance
Truth in Taxation Hearing Presentations
TIF and Abatement Analysis
Assistance with Legislative Initiatives
Lease Levy Approval
Long-Term Financial Planning and Capital Improvement Planning
School Finance
Certifications
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Minnesota Association of School Board Officials
Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting, Creighton University
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, St. Cloud State University