Title: Vice President
Firm: Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Age: 34
Industry & Community Contributions: Wes and his wife work with Boxer Rescue Los Angeles and Nor Cal Boxer Rescue.
Fun Facts: Raised by two psychologists and an investment banker, Wes became an investment banker and married a psychologist.
Wes Ellins is responsible for the day-to-day coverage of some of the largest municipal issuers on the west coast, with a particular focus on those issuers with large, complicated balance sheets and financing structures, including the State of Oregon, Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, University of Oregon, and Sound Transit.
Wes has successfully executed some of the most complex and cutting-edge financings in the industry. He's known for his knowledge of complex numbers and cash flow modeling but also has the ability to see beyond the numbers and consider legal, political, investor, and rating agency concerns.
Wes is a three-time winner of the Most Valuable BATA Banker award for his customer service and ability to provide value-added ideas to manage BATA's extremely complex $9 billion plus debt portfolio. With a tireless focus, Wes is known to be willing to work around the clock to find solutions to complex issues.
"Wes has never failed to deliver and is always up for a challenge. He truly embodies the spirit of a leader and has the smarts to find solutions. Wes is one of the few people I have ever encountered who really enjoys the world of municipal finance."
Sue Woo
Deputy Treasurer, Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA)
