"Jon was instrumental in the launch of our new company, Proxima.us. Jon effectively captured the essence of our company's message and presented it in an extremely polished finished product. We have been told by many development agencies that our proposal was the best they have seen in decades. Jon's efforts took our good idea and made it a reality."

> Michael Bougie, Co-Founder, Proxima.us

> Becky Landon, Co-Founder, Ponterre Group

"Jon gets public finance and he gets the real estate market. When I need to bridge that gap, he's the one I call."

> Michael Bougie, Co-Founder, Proxima.us

"Jon was instrumental in the launch of our new company, Proxima.us. Jon effectively captured the essence of our company's message and presented it in an extremely polished finished product. We have been told by many development agencies that our proposal was the best they have seen in decades. Jon's efforts took our good idea and made it a reality."

> Jenna Fletcher, Program Coordinator, Embrace Open Space

"Jon excels at thoughtful analysis of complex financial and economic questions, yet he is also pragmatic – a rare mix."

> Tony Carideo, President, Carideo Group

"With his experience in business and government finance, Jon offers not only a broad base of knowledge and analytical capabilities, but also the ability to communicate his findings and observations clearly and effectively."

> Chuck Marohn, President, Community Growth Institute

"Donjek brought original thinking to a difficult policy discussion, and produced useful material for the community in an accessible, visual format. Jon’s work was key in moving toward consensus on a challenging issue."

> Tanya L. Bell, Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, Wellington Management, Inc.

"Thanks to his background, Jon really understands the perspective of both private and public sectors. He’s uniquely qualified to help sort through the myriad issues that face redevelopment projects and their financing. Jon can see how to move forward."

> Mike Zipko, Vice President of Strategic Development, Goff Public

"Development poses unique challenges that require an understanding of different financial, governmental, and community interests. Jon’s atypical background and experience helps clients perceive the relationships among these interests; he can also help identify strategies to move things forward."

> Caren Dewar, Executive Director, Urban Land Institute Minnesota

"Jon’s steady hand and depth of knowledge has helped place our region on the national map for collaboration and region-scale job growth strategies."