Owner’s Representative
Your Project. Our Expertise.
When public sector entities like charter schools, government agencies and other municipalities pursue facility expansion, new construction, or property acquisition, the journey can be intense, multi-faceted, and time-consuming — full of regulatory, logistical, and stakeholder challenges. Tatonka Capital Corporation (TCC) steps in as your Owner’s Representative (Owner’s Rep), serving as a trusted advisor and project lead who keeps your interests front and center from start to finish.
While you focus on your business, TCC manages the process — bringing deep experience, clear strategy, and relentless execution to ensure your project moves forward smoothly and efficiently.
"Tatonka took charge of getting AXL what it needed to have a school that our parents, teachers, and scholars all love. We now own our space that has new classrooms, gym, playground, and a huge cafeteria. We are grateful to have partnered with Tatonka Capital so AXL can now safely say it has its 'Forever Home.'“
— Director of Operations
AXL Academy, Aurora, CO
Why You Need an Owner’s Representative
Public sector facility projects — whether a new city building, county facility, or school campus expansion — are complex undertakings. Without a dedicated Owner’s Representative, organizations risk cost overruns, delays, and gaps in oversight. As your Owner’s Rep, TCC ensures your team has an experienced advocate from day one. We lead the process on your behalf, integrating all stakeholders and resolving challenges before they become obstacles. Successful execution requires alignment across a wide range of stakeholders, including:
School Board and Leadership Teams
Landlords and Facility Owners
City and County Agencies
Legal Counsel
Credit Underwriters
Municipal Advisors
Lenders and Investors
General Contractors
Architects and Engineers
Inspectors and Surveyors
Owner’s Representative Services: What We Do
Project Leadership
& Alignment
Integrate legal, construction, and funding elements into a single cohesive strategy
Coordinate complex documentation and due diligence
Maintain project momentum across competing timelines and requirements
Process & Budget Oversight
Oversee vendor and partner engagement
Manage post-closing processes such as construction draw administration and compliance reporting
Ensure disciplined project compliance, execution and accountability
Feasibility & Strategic
Planning
Lead demographic, market, and site studies
Assess operational sustainability
of long-term facility plansHelp frame key decisions around growth, affordability, and timing
Stakeholder Communication
Prepare and present board-level reports and recommendations
Facilitate informed decision-making through every phase
Coach school leadership on presentations to investors and credit committees
Advocate aggressively for school interests with lenders,
underwriters, and advisors
Why Tatonka?
For more than 30 years, Tatonka has been at the center of hundreds of complex municipal facility transactions — not only guiding them, but also funding many with our own capital. TCC has funded over $1 billion in municipal, federal, and educational financing including $400 million in PK-12 school transactions. We routinely held deals for two to three years while projects developed and enrollments reached forecasted levels, helping clients obtain long-term financing at favorable rates. In addition, Tatonka’s principals bring extensive lending expertise, having previously managed a commercial loan portfolio exceeding $500 million prior to founding TCC.
This unique blend of hands-on experience, long-term thinking, and deep sector knowledge means we understand more than just the mechanics of facility development — we understand your mission.
We don’t just support your project.
We champion it.
Q: How is an Owner’s Rep different from a construction manager?
A construction manager focuses on executing construction. An Owner’s Rep works exclusively for you—the project owner—coordinating between architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors while guiding financing, compliance, and risk management. Our role is to keep the project aligned with your goals, budget, and timeline.
Q: When should a city, county, or school engage an Owner’s Rep?
The earlier the better. Ideally, an Owner’s Rep is engaged before design or site selection to shape strategy, financing, and feasibility from the start. We can also step in mid-project to solve problems, manage change orders, or provide independent oversight if challenges have emerged.
Q: What financing options can an Owner’s Rep help evaluate?
As an Owner’s Rep, we do not provide licensed financial advice. Instead, we work closely with a client’s municipal or financial advisors to evaluate funding strategies that align with project goals. Our role is to ensure the financing process is integrated with the overall project plan, timelines, and long-term facility needs. This collaborative approach helps clients achieve financial outcomes that support successful project delivery.
Q: How do you ensure accountability across contractors and vendors?
We set clear performance benchmarks, monitor budgets and schedules, and require transparency at every step. As a neutral third party, we hold contractors, architects, and vendors accountable to contracts and quality standards. Regular reporting, site visits, and financial oversight keep the project on track with no surprises at handoff.