Jeff Rexhausen, MSP - Associate Director of Research
Jeff Rexhausen is Associate Director of Research for the Economics Center.
Mr. Rexhausen has specialized in developing analytic tools to assist clients in assessing development feasibility and economic and fiscal impacts. In his position, which he has held since 2001, Mr. Rexhausen designs, directs, and executes economic development and analysis studies for the Economics Center’s research clients.
Mr. Rexhausen has spent more than twenty years in the field of community and economic development analysis and planning, working with leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to design and implement projects in response to diverse community issues. This experience has involved state, regional, local, and private economic development organizations in every region of the nation.
Prior to his work in the Economics Center, he was a research consultant, with accomplishments that included assisting over 100 communities in assessing economic and demographic trends and issues through development feasibility and market studies. In this position, he specialized in creating data analysis tools to assist clients in assessing market feasibility of development projects.
His public sector experience includes serving as the Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s Development Services Division Coordinator. He promoted community and economic development, and assisted local governments in obtaining grants for development projects. Mr. Rexhausen has published research on community development and economic issues in various periodicals and refereed journals, and he has given presentations at professional conferences of numerous organizations. He has also served in leadership and editorial positions for various organizations and journals. He earned his Master’s Degree in Planning, and his Baccalaureate Degree in Urban Sciences at the University of Tennessee.
“The Economics Center has proven to be a great partner and an excellent resource to Cadmus. Their knowledge about the local community and economy—coupled with their analytic capabilities—have been important components of our evaluation and very well received by our client. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the Center.”- 
George’s major focus areas are regional economics and human capital. With his colleagues at the Economics Center, he continues to apply lessons learned in those fields to economic development and workforce development.
“We needed to communicate the value of our institution in the local community and the Economics Center’s economic impact analysis helped us accomplish that goal. They were very easy to work with and met our expectations. We will certainly utilize their services for economic analysis in the future and would recommend them to others.”- 
Jennifer’s work includes analyzing individual and household decision-making, factors that influence as well as the economic and fiscal impacts of those decisions. - 
Jeff has worked with leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, designing and implementing economic development and research projects in response to diverse community issues.
“We're very pleased with the results of this study. Often times, when people think about arts and culture organizations, they do not take into account the economic benefits that come with the educational and entertainment benefits. That was one of our main goals when commissioning this project." 
“The Economics Center brings analytical expertise and valuable insights that helps our clients to develop and, then, communicate key messages. The research team understands we are in a world increasingly dependent on data for decision making. The Center is an important partner in our business and a valuable resource to our community.” - 
“As a research-based organization, Cincinnati Works relies heavily on the type of data and analysis the Economic Center provides. Their ability to analyze economic trends and assess the impact they have on job seekers and workforce development is valuable to the work that we do here at Cincinnati Works.” 
“The TIF Model is intuitive, easy and flexible for report to the Township Trustees to help them understand the resources that Deerfield Township may have available. The Trustees really appreciate having a tool that can inform planning for the future, beyond the upcoming year.” 
“The Center worked to understand our community and our needs. They developed a set of custom economic indicators for Newaygo County, MI. We believe that this information is critical for expressing unique assets of our community and in making important decisions for our economic vitality.” - 
