KMA's staff brings to the table years of experience in capital and economic development financing, led by co-founder and President Phil McKenna. Because of our industry experience, KMA "knows the market" and the players in the market, allowing us to better serve our clients and protect their interests.

Experience

KMA is staffed by 9 professionals with more than 100 years of experience in disciplines such as investment banking, public finance, community and economic development, and municipal securities. As financial advisors, we have helped our municipal clients issue nearly $8 billion in bonds over the last three decades. Additionally, the firm has assisted more than 100 municipalities and 100 corporations and developers. Our understanding of both private and public sector perspectives allows us to act as a strong liaison between these two types of entities. Accomplishing a viable partnership between private and for-profit entities is one of the most important goals of any plan we develop.

Focus

KMA does not try to "be all things to all people." Rather, we focus on capital financing and economic development projects for municipalities, developers and other stakeholders. Our work is concentrated in the Midwest, allowing us to get to know individual communities better than national consulting firms that serve a disparate customer base. By taking a focused approach, we are able to both build experience and better serve our clientele.

Staff

Kane McKenna's key professional staff are listed below. Click to learn about each staff member's expertise and background.

Philip R. McKenna, President
Robert Rychlicki, Executive Vice President
Charles L. Durham, Senior Vice President
Mary L. Thompson, Senior Vice President
Charles J. Biondo, Senior Vice President
Iryna Dziuk, Vice President
Zoran Milutinovic, Vice President
Nicholas Greifer, Vice President
Lowell Durham, Research Associate

KMA's staff can be contacted at 312.444.1702 or by email.