Harry is a Municipal Advisor with our Wisconsin Municipal team, helping clients with debt issuance and management, economic development and redevelopment, and financial management and planning. Prior to joining Ehlers, Harry worked for Baker Tilly, assisting counties and municipalities with tax increment creation/amendment, reporting and projections, incentive structuring and reporting, and debt issuance. Before that, he was Director of Research for the Council of Development Finance Agencies, where he ran technical assistance programs for federal, state and local economic development finance programs.
Harry lives in downtown Milwaukee with his border collie, Einstein. Having grown up in Madison before living in Columbus and Indianapolis, Harry is very excited to be back in his home state. He is an avid backpacker/camper and also enjoys cycling and playing hockey.
Focus Areas
Debt Issuance & Management
- Alternative Financing Options, Funding Sources, Plans & Tools
- General Obligation & Revenue Debt
- CDA / RDA Lease Revenue Bonds
- Refundings / Cash Defeasances
- Representation to Bond Market & Credit Rating Agencies
- Referendum Services
Economic Development & Redevelopment
- Tax Increment District Creation & Amendment
- Developer Pro Forma Analysis
- Development Agreement Negotiation
- Developer Performance Evaluation
- Public Participation Process
Financial Management Planning
- Capital Improvements Planning
- Project Feasibility Studies
- Financial Goals & Objectives Facilitation
- Project Impact Analysis
- Financial Management Plans
Special Financial Studies
- Levy Limit Referendums
Licenses & Certifications
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
International City/County Management Association
Wisconsin City/County Manager Association
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in City & Regional Planning, Ohio State University