2024 Hall of Fame

Ed Rendell's approach to infrastructure and financial management as Philadelphia mayor and Pennsylvania governor put him ahead of his time.

Over a long, successful career, former New York City Director of Management and Budget Mark Page has shaped more than his share of public finance innovations. 

Thompson is known for mentoring his employees and his fair treatment of clients.

For more than 40 years, she has been a transformative leader, mentor and friend.

"Investment banking has a variety of personalities working in it, depending on where you are," Rice said. "The M&A business, the trading business, private equity — all of those things fall into investment banking — but public finance is the one area where you're doing things that help provide for the public good." 

"People could trust him and know they were in good hands," said Greg Carey, a co-worker and friend.

Few in the municipal bond industry have had as far reaching an impact on the institutions, best practices and local developments the way Kenneth Lind, the longtime point man for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, has both as in house and outside counsel.

Joan Stern, a legend in public finance law in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, is a member of The Bond Buyer's 2024 Muni Hall of Fame class.

Meet The Bond Buyer's 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, each of whom will be honored at an awards dinner September 18, 2024, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.