Meet the EBS Tax Credits Team

John McGeehan

President of Operations

John McGeehan leads EBS's tax credit efforts. John graduated from the University of Delaware and earned a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan. After 20 years as an engineer and project manager in the automotive industry, John transferred those skills to Community Development. John now has 15 years of experience delivering funding for services and affordable housing in predominantly low-income communities across the county. John has secured over $440 million of tax credit allocations and $100 million in affordable housing funding mostly across all Federal Home Loan Banks.

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Maggie Assink

Principal at MAST Development

Maggie provides clients with project management services directly through MAST Development, and is also a Project Manager for EBS. She leads the collection of data, prior costs, and other required material, and brings an acute attention to detail as she manages task checklists and budget fluctuations through the closing process. Post-closing, Maggie guides clients through disbursing NMTC funds and completing annual reporting. Her previous experience includes grant writing, executive assistant duties, and coordinating media partnerships and corporate sponsorships. Maggie has a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan.

Cindy Koning

Principal at Inkwell Grant Consulting

Cindy serves clients directly through Inkwell Grant Consulting, and also contracts with EBS for flexible capacity. With over 30 years of experience in community development, Cindy is passionate about community development. Through her work in youth development, the arts, community organizing, and affordable housing, she honed her project management and fund development skills. She has secured over 20 Affordable Housing Program Awards, managed over 170 grants totaling over $134 million, and assisted in the closing of New Markets Tax Credit transactions totaling over $14.5 million net benefit to clients. Cindy has a dual degree in Sociology and Religion from Calvin College and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan.

Steve Dykstra

Principal at Advantage Development Solutions

Steve delivers project management and owner's representative services through Advantage Development Solutions, and also provides his unique skillset through EBS. Steve has 40 years of experience that customers can leverage to help meet the cost, timing, and quality expectations of their projects. His background includes program management, engineering, acquisition, finance, and team leadership roles in the automotive, testing, development, and construction industries. He has provided leadership and coordination during the planning, financing, design, and construction phases of many projects. Steve has an Engineering degree from General Motors Institute and ongoing experience as a board member for multiple organizations.