Career moves

Current FHWA deputy administrator Kristin White will serve as acting administrator until a successor is named.

Robin Prunty, who retired Aug. 31 as S&P's chief analytical officer for governments, took on a role on its U.S. board the next day.

Full Moon Capital will focus on mid- and smaller-sized specialty credits that are looking to grow.

The group, which has grown to more than 100 individuals since its inception in 2019, will host an event featuring Connecticut Treasurer, Erick Russell.

Piper Sandler has hired Joe Kinder and Brent Blevins as managing directors on its public finance team. Both will focus on Missouri school districts and issuers.

Ciraolo, who spent more than 17 years at Goldman Sachs, has been brought on as a senior vice president in corporate and municipal short-term securities to help expand SWS' taxable muni franchise through commercial paper trading.

Bettina Bronisz' colleagues say she'll leave a legacy of joy and laughter in the Connecticut Treasurer's office.

The industry veteran will give the 14-year-old firm a stronger foothold in the municipal finance industry.

With Antonelli's hiring, IMTC will be able to more efficiently scale fixed-income management and maximize alpha opportunities for clients, the firm said.

Karl Knight worked as chief of staff for U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.

V2 Municipal Capital will source deals exclusively for Fundamental Advisors.

First Eagle Investments has hired Purva Patel, based in Chicago, as managing director and senior investment specialist on its high-yield municipal credit team.

Chicago Transit Authority CFO and Treasurer Jeremy Fine is leaving the agency, CTA President Dorval Carter, Jr., announced.

George "Jay" Wheatley is the latest Citi banker to join Raymond James.

Detroit-based international law firm Miller Canfield has hired five public finance attorneys from Ice Miller. All five will join the firm's Chicago office.

Ila Afsharipour has joined Wells Fargo as managing director. He will oversee the firm's real estate, securitization, and affordable housing team.

Timothy McGregor has joined Chicago-based Riverbend Capital Advisors as managing partner. He will oversee the shaping and execution of investment strategies.

Infrastructure practice is a "strategic priority" for the firm, it said in announcing the hire of Elena Millerman.

Fischer was instrumental in the growth of Wilmington Trust's escrow and public finance businesses in the Northeast and the tender option bond and structured municipal businesses nationally.

David Skeel said he was proud about cutting Puerto Rico's debt and stabilizing the island's finances.