Mr. Wheelock has an extensive background in economic development and taxation matters, including the negotiation of tax-increment financing (“TIF”) transactions and other economic incentives. He has practiced in state, local, federal and international tax. Mr. Wheelock has practiced as a Certified Public Accountant and has a Masters in Accounting with an emphasis in taxation.

Mr. Wheelock has also represented owners, contractors and architects in various aspects of structuring construction projects and negotiating construction contracts. He is a member of the Kentucky, Georgia, Louisville and American Bar Associations.

PUBLICATIONS
“Manufacturing Incentives Unveiled,” Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, Aug. 2009
“Securing Capital for the Start-Up Company–Private and Public Resources–Economic Development Incentives,” 12th Biennial Business Associations Law Institute, Feb. 2009
“How to Plan and Manage a Successful Construction Project,” National Business Institute, May 2008
“Tax-Increment Finanacing.” National Business Institute, May 2008
“Overview of Kentucky Economic Development Incentives,” Kentucky Association of
Manufacturers, October 2007