President

Shawn Peterson has over 20 years of economic development experience. He started his career at Baker & Daniels LLP assisting governments, schools, nonprofits, and developers with municipal and tax-exempt financing. He later served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of South Bend representing its Redevelopment Commission, Board of Works, and Historic Preservation Commission. He later joined the Indiana Economic Development Corporation serving as its Vice President and General Counsel before he re-entered private practice focusing on encouraging development in low-income communities and various tax credit programs, including new markets tax credits and state redevelopment tax credits. Since 2017, Peterson has consulted with numerous high-growth businesses and impactful nonprofit organizations looking to make catalytic investments and continues to do so as President of Community Redevelopment, located in South Bend, Indiana. He also continues his legal practice in economic development, tax, public, and private finance law through Krieg DeVault LLP.

speterson@communityredevelopment.org

(574) 993-8540

Redevelopment Project Manger

Chrystina brings to the team 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. She has a track record of delivering projects on time, scope, and budget. Chrystina is a licensed architect and certified project management professional. After living in various places in the Midwest, she has returned home and is excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact and enhance her hometown region.

chrystina@communityredevelopment.org

(574) 850-4705