Todd is a Senior Municipal Advisor with the firm and is the Principal for our Wisconsin region. He joined Ehlers in 2003 after serving eight years as the Administrator for the Village of Bellevue. He previously held positions with the Waukesha Housing Authority and the Village of Sussex. Todd’s previous experience gives him a first-hand understanding of how local governments operate and the challenges they face, along with an ability to relate with staff and officials on a more personal level. These insights all help him craft recommendations and plans tailored to his clients’ specific circumstances and needs.
Todd lives in Sussex with his wife and two sons. In addition to his career in local government and public finance, Todd served for 23 years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, retiring in 2008 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is an Operation Iraqi Freedom combat veteran.
Areas of Expertise
- Analysis & Presentation of Alternative Financing Options, Funding Sources, Plans & Tools
- 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
- Developer Recruitment
- Developer Pro-Forma Analysis
- Development Agreement Negotiation
- Developer Performance Evaluation
- Public Participation Process
- Capital Improvements Planning
- Project Feasibility Studies
- Financial Goals & Objectives Facilitation
- Project Impact Analysis
- Financial Management Plans
- Impact Fee Studies
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Series 54 License: Municipal Advisor Principal
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
International City/County Management Association
Wisconsin City/County Manager Association
National Guard Association of the United States
Wisconsin National Guard Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Master of Public Administration, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee