Teska is pleased (i.e. ecstatic) to welcome colleague, friend, and distinguished planning expert, Michael Blue, FAICP as a Principal to our team.

Prior to joining Teska, Michael served as Director of Community Development in Highland Park, IL for 11 years and Deputy Community Development Director in Mount Prospect, IL for five years. In addition to his experience in the public sector, Michael worked as a planning consultant in the private sector for 12 years.

“This new path gives me the opportunity to bring my career’s experience to projects covering a broad range of topics.”
– Michael Blue

Mr. Blue has been actively involved in the local and national leadership of the American Planning Association and is currently the Planning Officials Development Officer for the IL – APA. In 2008, Michael was selected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Teska is honored to have Michael Blue join our ranks. Here’s to full steam and good things ahead!