Maureen has been with Ehlers since 2012, serving as a Municipal Advisor to Wisconsin cities, villages, and towns. Prior to joining the firm, Maureen worked in the investment industry and draws on over 10 years of financial planning experience when guiding clients through debt issuance, tax increment district implementation, and long range planning. Maureen’s greatest contribution to Ehlers has been her ability to tailor solutions to meet the specific needs of her clients. Her ease in presenting them in practical terms provides elected officials a critical resource in gaining consensus and making decisions that will impact the future of their communities.
Maureen lives in Brookfield with her husband and young children. When she’s not working and keeping up with her kids, she tries to stay active in the Waukesha County area running, biking, cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family.
Areas of Expertise
Debt Planning & Issuance
- Alternative Financing Options
- General Obligation & Revenue Debt
- CDA/RDA Lease Revenue Bonds
- Special Assessment Bonds
- Refundings/Cash Defeasances
- Bond Market & Credit Rating Agency Presentations
Public Participation
- Public Participation Process
- Community Goals & Objectives Facilitation
- Project Planning
- Referendum Services
Economic Development
- Tax Increment District Creation & Amendment
- CDA/RDA Creation
- Developer Recruitment
- Developer Pro forma Analysis
- Development Agreement Negotiation
- Developer Performance Evaluation
Strategic & Financial Planning
- Capital Improvements Planning
- Project Feasibility Studies
- Financial Goals & Objectives Facilitation
- Project Impact Analysis
- Financial Management Plans
- Impact Fee Studies
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration, Marquette University
Certifications
Series 50 License
Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
International City Managers Association
Wisconsin City/County Management Association
Wisconsin Government Finance Officers Association
Wisconsin Clerks, Treasurers Finance Officers Association
Municipal Treasurers Association of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association
National Association of Municipal Advisors
