Emma is a director and municipal advisor within the public sector practice group and has been with Baker Tilly since 2013. She focuses in the areas of economic development, tax increment finance (TIF) and the financial planning associated with the issuance of municipal bonds throughout the state of Indiana.

Emma Adlam is a director and municipal advisor within the public sector practice group and has been with Baker Tilly since 2013.

Master of Public Affairs
Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (Bloomington, Indiana)

Bachelor of Arts
Denison University (Granville, Ohio) 

Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission

Provides bond issuance assistance to various units of government 

Develops financial feasibilities and financing options for capital projects 

Creates incentive packages for industrial/commercial prospects

Help deliver financings to market and provides post-issuance services  

Executes comprehensive financial planning for counties, cities and townships

Performs TIF creation, management and reporting requirements

Indiana Women in Public Finance, President of the Board

2019 Recipient of the National Association of Municipal Advisors (NAMA) Ryan Bendzinski Young Leaders Award

Led by notable industry professionals and colleagues, the leadership summit is back for another year. Join us in-person for a full day of educational sessions and conversations on a variety of topics impacting Indiana communities including trends in economic development, case studies, community strategic and financial planning and more. Who should attend This summit is intended for thought leaders from cities, towns, counties, economic development organizations, schools and utilities interested in or responsible for financial management and/or public finance across the state of Indiana. 2024 Agenda To explore further details about the day’s schedule, download a copy of the comprehensive agenda. 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and breakfast 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Pre-event session Empowering Indiana communities: Economic development 101 Heidi Amspaugh, principal, Baker Tilly Henry Mestetsky, executive director, Carmel Redevelopment Commission 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome and intro comments Jessica Lynch, director, Baker Tilly Mayor Sue Finkam, City of Carmel 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Navigating economic development trends: Strategies for resilient communities  Moderated by Emma Adlam, director, Baker Tilly Linda Walczak, vice president of expansions and retention, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Steve Roelle, executive director, Warrick County Economic Development, Success Warrick County 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Break 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Concurrent sessions Impactful planning: Achieve sustainability and secure IRA funding Doug Baldessari, partner, Baker Tilly Susan Reed, managing director, Baker Tilly Jason Tanselle, director, Baker Tilly Municipal debt 101: What every elected official should know Sean McGill, senior manager, Baker Tilly Greg Balsano, manager, Baker Tilly 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and learn: The journey of Carmel Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., but the "The journey of Carmel presentation" will be from Noon  – 1 p.m.  Mayor Sue Finkam, City of Carmel Kara Kollros, director of finance, Carmel Clay School District Heidi Amspaugh, principal, Baker Tilly Lindsay Simonetto, director, Baker Tilly 1:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Break 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Concurrent sessions How to use TIF to boost your local economic development and community growth Moderated by Andy Mouser, director, Baker Tilly Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch, City of Michigan City Kevin McGuire, director of technology, Michigan City Area Schools Plan for your community’s future: A guide to strategic and financial planning Jay Staley, director, Baker Tilly Ross Hagen, senior manager, Baker Tilly 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Break 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Exploring the credit landscape: Insights from top rating agencies Moreen Skyers-Gibbs, S&P Global Ratings Ryan Patton, assistant vice president – analyst, Moody’s Investors Service 3:00 – 4:10 p.m. | Forging connections: Working together for their communities Moderated by Matt Eckerle, principal, Baker Tilly Matt Greller, CEO, Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) Bob Taylor, executive director, Indiana Association of Public Schools Superintendents (IAPSS) David Bottorff, executive director, Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) 4:10 – 4:15 p.m. | Closing comments Eric Walsh, partner, Baker Tilly

Emma Adlam

Location

Indianapolis, IN

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Emma's upcoming events

Conference

Crossroads of America Leadership Summit 2024