Community News from Bond Buyer

Analysts Chris Collins and Melissa Nicandri were among the 64 passengers and crew aboard American Airlines flight 5342. The Bond Buyer will honor them at the Rising Stars dinner.

Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.

"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."

Over nearly 40 years, investment banker Diana Hoadley built a legacy of far-ranging vision and collaboration that left a trail of professional admirers.

"The careers of most financial advisors are transactional. They make money on bond deals. The more they do, the more money they can make," James Martling said. "But we got into long-term counseling for clients on long-term infrastructure projects." 

Jim Haddon equates working in the financial world with a competitive event, which in the case of his multi-faceted career, would make him a decathlon winner.

"There's a tremendous amount of teamwork, both within an organization and then among all of the working group members," Eileen Heitzler said. "And the end result is a project with a public purpose."

Hastedt says the city plans two bond sales this fall.

"Annette's expertise and experience add an important new dimension to our already strong Texas K-12 public finance team," Ajay Thomas, FHN Financial's head of public finance, said.

Gary Hall and Sobani Warner were named co-presidents of Siebert Williams Shank as CEO Suzanne Shank focuses on client relationships and strategic initiatives.

Hinojosa has built a strong reputation for creative solutions to complex challenges in the public finance arena, according to a statement nominating him for the honor.

The deputy treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be inducted into The Bond Buyer's Hall of Fame of Municipal Finance in Boston on Sept. 30.

The annual awards for the municipal finance industry will be celebrated at the close of The Bond Buyer's Infrastructure conference in Boston, September 29-30, 2025.

Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest class of Rising Stars, who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.

Veteran banker Tim Kelly will give Baird's higher education and non-profit sectors a national reach.

Taylor Raymond has joined Norton Rose Fulbright as a senior counsel in its Austin and Dallas offices, according to the law firm.