Career moves

The Dallas-based financial services firm, which launched a public finance business in May, announced a staff expansion.

Falcone's agenda as president of the group will include tax provisions, subsidies, permit reform and affordable access to credit.

Public policy students will mingle with current municipal finance pros at an upcoming University of Chicago Harris School career forum.

As managing director at Crews & Associates, Susan Reed aims to bring creative ideas and a deep well of experience to bear on challenges facing Indiana issuers.

Ramirez & Co. continues growth plans with the addition of bankers in Texas, Florida and New York.

"The market is strong right now, and we expect that to continue into next year," Loop's head of public finance Bo Daniels said.

Dan Callahan joined UMB Bank as a senior vice president and public finance banker.

The merger, which takes effect Jan. 1, will combine the firms' public finance practices, which have a current headcount of 29 attorneys.

They new hires will serve various functions in different regions of the country.

Recent career moves are providing firms the opportunity to expand their markets.

The three new hires, two from Nuveen and one from Lord Abbett, will report directly to the fund's manager John Miller.

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.