A native of Iowa, I have over 20 years of experience in local government management. I was officially recognized as an Outstanding Iowan by Governor Chet Culver in January 2008 for my work in Burlington. As a former city manager in three Iowa communities, I bring a focused hands-on financial and management knowledge expertise to Iowa clients. Throughout my career, I have had great success in addressing economic development issues, inter- and intra-government organizational needs, project financing and budget issues.Specialties: public finance (municipal bonds), development finance and economic development. Springsted as a firm also brings expertise in the areas of: operational finance (rate studies, impact fee studies, cost-benefit analysis); human resources and organizational management (executive recruitment, compensation and classification, organizational improvement studies); and investment of bond proceeds and idle funds.