Matthew Tester, Director

Matt is a mission-driven consultant with over 13 years of experience developing solutions to critical economic, mobility, and development challenges. He has served as a trusted financial and strategic advisor on some of the highest-profile infrastructure projects in North America and is a Series 50 Municipal Advisor Representative. He pairs analytical acumen with a background in economic development and urban planning to advise private- and public-sector clients on funding, financing, and strategic challenges of major development projects and initiatives. Matt is a versatile leader with exceptional analytical and communication skills and motivation for a net-zero future.

Select experience (prior to joining BJH Advisors)

Empire State Development – Moynihan Train Hall: Engagement manager for financial and strategic advisory work on $1.7 billion project in Manhattan (opened 2021)

Empire State Development – Penn Station: Engagement manager for advisory services supporting $15 billion project to reconstruct Penn Station rail complex

Gateway Development Corporation – Gateway Tunnel Project: Advised GDC on financial strategy and federal funding approach for $12+ billion tunnel project

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – Enhanced Bus Amenities: Engagement manager for initiative to deliver enhanced bus amenities and leverage telecoms and advertising revenues

Sound Transit (Seattle) – P3 Advisory Services: Engagement manager for advisory work on potential viability of delivering $15 billion in light rail and bus rapid transit projects through public-private partnerships (P3)

Charlotte Area Transit System – 2030 System Plan: Led development of financial plan and model for $180 million TIFIA loan for the $1.1 billion Blue Line Extension light rail project; led fare analysis and KPI development initiative; advised C-suite on various strategic initiatives

Corporate VPPAs: Lead analyst for financial and commercial advisory work on renewable VPPAs and corporate sustainability targets for major global clients

Washington County (VA) – Broadband: Led development of countywide broadband coverage map, recommended priority initiatives to address coverage gaps, and identified applicable funding sources

While at Market Street Services, led multi-phase research, strategy, and implementation engagements for local governments, development authorities, and regional economic development organizations

Managed and supported engagements producing regional economic development strategies, competitive assessments, target sector analyses, and implementation plans for communities across the country

Email: mtester@bjhadvisors.com