Career moves

Marina Wiant was named to head California treasurer committees that set the debt limit, determine how the private-activity capacity is deployed and play a critical role in financing the construction of affordable rental housing in the state.

Blaylock Van is bolstering its overall institutional capabilities and reaffirming its commitment to the muni market, said Leonard Jones, executive director of municipal banking and head of public finance, at the firm.

Musalem, an economist, is a former executive vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Joe Ferguson, who served as Chicago's inspector general under three mayoral administrations, replaces Laurence Msall, who died earlier this year.

A group of about 10 bankers reportedly is departing Citi for Jefferies.

Bennett joins the university as associate vice president of finance under CFO Ivan Samstein, former Cook County CFO.

The firm plans to launch a pair of high-yield muni funds in January.

Jaime Alvarez, who joined the Oregon State Treasury from Houston in 2021, was named the state's director of debt management in October.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer chose Jen Flood, her deputy chief of staff, to replace Chris Harkins who is leaving state government later this year.

Winterstein's firm advises buy-side and sell-side clients on vetting vendors, looking at synergies between different technologies and advising on their product set.

Fredericks will tap her extensive muni market network as SOLVE extends its reach into the muni business.

M. Elizabeth Walker and Jerimi J. Ullom have joined law firm Barnes & Thornburg's Indianpolis office as healthcare and public finance partners.

The hire by Missouri-based Stifel comes as some broker-dealers trim ranks amid weak issuance.

After teaching local government finance at the University of North Carolina School of Government, Crews rejoined McGuireWoods's public finance team in Raleigh,

Peter Lam has served as bond counsel to state and local issuers for public and privately placed bond issuances.

The nature of municipal bonds is to help people, says Peter Hayes, "I really like that it's public purpose."

"After more than 36 years as investor and leader, Peter has decided the timing is right to begin his own retirement next year," said Rich Kushel, senior managing director at BlackRock.

"I am excited to lead the team through what will be an exciting period of growth in public finance," Anjali Sharma said.

This comes as the firm shores up its presence in Texas.

Dustin Avey and Jeremy Garber were named co-heads of public finance; Fairman, a 40-year veteran of the firm, will remain in an advisory capacity into 2024.