Mike has over 38 years of professional experience in the field of local government
having worked in a number of communities in Illinois in administrative and management
roles. Throughout his professional career, Mike has directed planning and development
in both small and medium sized communities. His expertise is in strategic economic
development planning, including targeted business location studies, marketing and
promotion, site selection analysis, structuring of economic incentives for projects
and developing land use regulatory measures to achieve desired results. Mike is
an Edwardsville resident and is a part time instructor in the Policy Analysis &
Public Administration Department at SIUE. His background in economic development
and municipal government will facilitate transaction funding and approvals for BARBERMurphy
clients.
Organization(s)
National Association of Realtors
Illinois Association of Realtors
Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
International Economic Development Council
National & Illinois State Chapter of the American Planning Association
Illinois Development Council
Past President and board member of Illinois Enterprise Zone Association
Education
Masters of Science, City and Regional Planning - Southern Illinois University at
Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, Geography - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville,
Illinois