• Negotiated federal, state, and local incentives on behalf of Fortune 500 companies nationwide, with a focus on projects in distressed areas, as Director of Credits & Incentives and leader of NMTC and TIF practices within the firm, brokering multimillion-dollar incentive packages.• Managed the credits and incentives for a Fortune 500 health care service company spanning the nation.• Orchestrated an NMTC allocation on behalf of a K-12 school for low income students, represented a major… Show more • Negotiated federal, state, and local incentives on behalf of Fortune 500 companies nationwide, with a focus on projects in distressed areas, as Director of Credits & Incentives and leader of NMTC and TIF practices within the firm, brokering multimillion-dollar incentive packages.• Managed the credits and incentives for a Fortune 500 health care service company spanning the nation.• Orchestrated an NMTC allocation on behalf of a K-12 school for low income students, represented a major grocery store chain on multiple NMTC transactions and incentives for retail and distribution facilities throughout the U.S., and negotiated NMTC allocations for a primary healthcare facility.• Negotiated credits and incentives on behalf of a multinational healthcare products company, in addition to obtaining incentives for a Fortune 50 diversified conglomerate.• Developed procedures for clients to implement Credits & Incentives securitization and compliance processes.• Conducted due diligence reviews of NMTC transactions for a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust as part of an acquisition, leveraging extensive industry expertise to verify compliance. Show less

• Managed the firm’s real estate tax and sales tax incentives practice, including TIF, sales tax finance, business district finance, and Cook County real estate tax incentive appeals.• Directed a key account servicing a large manufacturing company, negotiating a construction loan, term loan, revolving letter of credit, and Small Business Administration loan.• Aided in site selection as well as real estate tax and sales tax incentives for several properties on behalf of a commercial… Show more • Managed the firm’s real estate tax and sales tax incentives practice, including TIF, sales tax finance, business district finance, and Cook County real estate tax incentive appeals.• Directed a key account servicing a large manufacturing company, negotiating a construction loan, term loan, revolving letter of credit, and Small Business Administration loan.• Aided in site selection as well as real estate tax and sales tax incentives for several properties on behalf of a commercial restaurant business throughout the Chicago area.• Negotiated a construction loan and revolving line of credit on behalf of an apartment developer.• Supported a large commercial trucking company throughout a purchase and sale of property as well as a 1031 Reverse Improvement Exchange. Show less

• Independently managed the firm’s TIF and incentives practices for all clients, including negotiating incentives with municipalities on behalf of developers, memorializing incentives in Development Agreements, and providing clients with financial analyses demonstrating the impact of all incentives.• Executed a portfolio sale and leaseback of a West Loop Property on behalf of the seller.• Implemented a strategic process improvement bolstering the efficiency of tax increment financing… Show more • Independently managed the firm’s TIF and incentives practices for all clients, including negotiating incentives with municipalities on behalf of developers, memorializing incentives in Development Agreements, and providing clients with financial analyses demonstrating the impact of all incentives.• Executed a portfolio sale and leaseback of a West Loop Property on behalf of the seller.• Implemented a strategic process improvement bolstering the efficiency of tax increment financing property reviews, streamlining and standardizing the process to save time and money for both the client and the firm.• Represented a Fortune 300 tenant’s preferred developer on acquisition of retail properties nationwide. Show less

• Negotiated real estate tax and sales tax incentives as well as business district incentives on behalf of national retail chains, large industrial companies, and local and multi-state developers.• Managed two Financial Analysts, preparing and reviewing financial analyses for commercial and industrial projects, including return on investment (ROI) and gap analyses.• Drafted development and incentive agreements between clients and municipalities, and prepared developer due diligence… Show more • Negotiated real estate tax and sales tax incentives as well as business district incentives on behalf of national retail chains, large industrial companies, and local and multi-state developers.• Managed two Financial Analysts, preparing and reviewing financial analyses for commercial and industrial projects, including return on investment (ROI) and gap analyses.• Drafted development and incentive agreements between clients and municipalities, and prepared developer due diligence materials related to the issuance of municipal limited obligation bonds.• Executed developer due diligence for the issuance of Business District Bonds, Special Service Area Bonds, and Sales Tax Bonds for a large retail project.• Directed a Development Agreement for a 1M square foot mixed-use project including retail, commercial office, residential, and hotel components with real estate, sales, and business district tax incentives.• Orchestrated Development Agreement, Acquisition Agreement, and Easement Agreements for the acquisition of property for construction of a retail development. Show less

• Executed legislative and regulatory work including statutory and regulatory compliance, drafting and commenting on legislation, federal rules, and federal guidance, developing relationships with key officials.Successfully lobbied Congress to significantly increase funding for metropolitan transportation organizations