Jon Commers

Jon Commers is a reputable professional with a strong track record in leading private and public sector teams in urban development and analytics.

His expertise lies in combining finance, economics, data, and strategy to achieve tangible outcomes in urban settings, with a focus on public-private partnerships, redevelopment finance, policy development, economics, big data, and market analysis.

Educationally, Jon pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Political Economy from Carleton College, followed by an MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and a Policy Fellowship in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Throughout his career, Jon has held significant roles including Managing Principal at Visible City, Adjunct Instructor at the University of Minnesota, Principal at Donjek Reinvestment Strategies, Council Member at Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, Member and Chair of the Planning Commission at the City of Saint Paul, Adjunct Professor at the College of St. Catherine, and Project Manager at Springsted Incorporated.