Matt Eckerle is a principal with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC. Matt specializes in capital projects financing and economic development financing for municipalities. He has assisted communities with the preparation and negotiation of economic development incentives, evaluation of and planning for tax increment financing (TIF) areas, annual reporting requirements, capital projects financings, financial planning and the development or update of recreation impact fees. Matt has assisted in preparing special legislative analyses for Indiana municipal organizations, and he frequently participates as a guest speaker at events of various Indiana local government and economic development organizations.
Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Assists cities, towns, counties and townships with capital project funding solutions, including debt issuance, financial planning and impact fees
- Works with municipal entities to develop local incentive packages for economic development prospects, including tax increment financing (TIF) and property tax abatement
- Provides support for communities related to the administration of TIF allocation areas, including strategic planning, compliance with annual reporting requirements and monitoring annual revenues
- Began career with H.J. Umbaugh & Associates (now Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors) in 2005
- Indiana Economic Development Association, Board of Directors
- Redevelopment Association of Indiana
- Council of Development Finance Agencies
- National Association of Municipal Advisors
- International Economic Development Council
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Education
Bachelor of Science in business with a concentration in finance
Indiana University-Bloomington
