About Us
Mission, Vision, Values
At Becker Professional Services, we envision a world where all communities are thriving economically, socially, and environmentally. Our mission is to help communities become more resilient, innovative, and collaborative, so they can solve their most pressing challenges.
Core Values:
- Integrity
- Authenticity
- Curiosity & Commitment to Learning
- Relationships built on trust
- Respect – for others and the earth
- Balance
Our Approach
- Growth Mindset
- Triple-Bottom-Line Sustainability (social, environmental, financial)
- Human-centered Design Principles
- Evidence-based & Data-driven
- Community-centered
- Systems-thinking
Team
Gary Becker, President
gary@beckerproservices.com
Gary is an experienced leader in the planning, community economic development, and real estate industries. He has over 40 years of consulting experience assisting municipalities, regions, developers, and community organizations address development issues. Gary’s primary areas of specialty include economic development strategy and finance, review of economic and real estate development proposals, and tax incremental finance. Gary has an M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and a B.S. in Economics and Geography from the same institution. Member of International Economic Development Council (iEDC) – Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) emeritus, Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA), American Planning Association (APA).
Katrina Becker, Vice President
katrina@beckerproservices.com
Katrina has a Master’s Degree in Development Practice (community and economic development with an international focus) with a minor in Program Evaluation from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and a B.S. in Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management with a minor in Sustainability from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Katrina has a decade of experience in business operations, nonprofit administration and fundraising, research and evaluation, economic development and entrepreneurship, and most recently managed a fellowship program for entrepreneurs in Minneapolis, Minnesota from 2018-2022.
Mike Beale, Director of Development
mbeale@beckerproservices.com
With great enthusiasm Mike Beale joined Becker Professional Services as Director of Development in March, 2024. In this role he is focusing on continuing to deliver clients high level strategic planning, economic analysis, community development, and real estate development advisory services. Mike brings a wealth of experience to the table. His passions lie in fostering vibrant downtowns, catalyzing thriving rural areas, generating economic vibrancy, and conserving farmland and wildlife corridors. Mike received an M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Mike has work experience with the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development, private sector telecommunications, real estate development, and most recently, economic development experience with the City of Sun Prairie.