Todd Taves
I enjoy helping communities take their plans from the drawing board, through the planning process, and to completion. It is gratifying to see the end results in the form of improvements or development projects that benefit the community.

Todd Taves

Senior Municipal Advisor
Todd Taves

Todd is a Senior Municipal Advisor on our Wisconsin Municipal Finance team. 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.


Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Master’s Degree in Public Administration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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