Rebecca is a Senior Municipal Advisor who joined Ehlers in 2000 helping Minnesota cities, counties and special districts with the design and implementation of financial solutions for economic development projects. Ehlers’ clients benefit from Rebecca’s experience in tax increment financing and tax abatement, debt issuance, development analysis and public finance related projects. Prior to joining Ehlers, Rebecca worked for Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development and South Dakota’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Rebecca lives in Eagan with her husband and two dogs. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Areas of Expertise
Debt Issuance & Management
- Alternative Financing Options
- General Obligation & Revenue Debt
- CDA/RDA Lease Revenue Bonds
- Special Assessment Bonds
- Refundings/Cash Defeasances
- Representation to Bond Market & Credit Rating Agencies
- Referendum Services
Economic Development & Redevelopment
- Tax Increment District Creation & Amendment
- CDA / RDA Creation
- Developer Pro-Forma Analysis
- Development Agreement Negotiation
- Developer Performance Evaluation
- Redevelopment Plan Creation
- Public Participation Process
Financial Management Planning
- Capital Improvements Planning
- Project Feasibility Studies
- Financial Goals & Objectives Facilitation
- Project Impact Analysis
- Financial Management Plans
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Economic Development Finance Professional
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Economic Development Association of Minnesota – Past President
National Association of Municipal Advisors
MN Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association
Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota
Education
Bachelor of Science – Journalism and Business Economics, South Dakota State University
Community Involvement
King of Kings Church – Evangelism Committee and Stewardship
Artists of Woodbury – Volunteer