Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Matthew W. Hamill joined the staff of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) in December 2003, where he oversees the association�s policy, research, government and public relations activities.Before joining NACUBO, Hamill served as a Senior Associate at The Institute for Higher Education Policy. At the Institute, Hamill consulted with numerous higher education institutions and other nonprofit organizations, focusing on tax policy issues.Prior to joining the Institute, Hamill served as Vice President for Public Policy for INDEPENDENT SECTOR, an association that broadly represents the nonprofit sector. From 1991 to 1997, Hamill served as Vice President for Administration for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.Hamill was the legislative director for Representative Robert T. Matsui of California (1987-91) and district representative for Representative Matthew F. McHugh of New York (1983-1987).Hamill received his bachelor's degree from Amherst College.

David Rubenstein was appointed to the position of Vice President for Finance and University Treasurer in 2012.� In that role he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Financial Affairs, including contracts, procurement, accounts payable, treasury operations, tax, debt management, budgeting and planning, general accounting, post-award accounting and student accounts.� He also oversees units responsible for auxiliary services, benefits and payroll. � David previously held the position of Vice President of Financial and Planning and Analysis where he was responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of the University's multi-year financial plan as well as debt management and issuance.� That performance was rewarded with upgrades to the University's credit ratings by S&P and Moody's. � David �joined Georgetown in 2004 from New York City Office of Management and Budget where he was Deputy Director responsible for economic and tax forecasting, intergovernmental relations, and the operating and capital budgets for education, housing and economic development. David holds a Master of Science in Industrial Administration from Carnegie-Mellon University and a Bachelor of City Planning from the University of Virginia.

Andy Joynt covers energy, industrial, and transportation project finance transactions across North America. As a member of Fitch Ratings� Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group, Mr. Joynt assesses credit risk for both privately-held projects and public-private partnerships and has published rating criteria, rating reports and outlook related to the project finance industry. Mr. Joynt joined Fitch in 2011 and earned a BA in economics from Vanderbilt University.

In addition to his executive duties, he is charged with management of some of the firm�s largest and most complex municipal clients, having served as financial advisor on the issuance of over $1 billion in municipal debt for issuers such as the Camrosa Water District, Rowland Water District, and the cities of Oakland, San Ramon, Lake Elsinore, National City, South Pasadena, Commerce, Santa Ana and Azusa.� Additionally, Mr. Busch is currently the lead financial advisor assisting the City of San Bernardino through chapter 9.�Mr. Busch began his career in municipal management, ultimately rising to the role of Assistant City Manager. Mr. Busch�s municipal career consisted primarily of assistant/deputy city manager, finance, and project manager positions.� Mr. Busch is a leading expert in areas public finance, debt restructuring and capital markets.� He has also served as the President of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), Chair of Cal-ICMA and is currently the Treasurer of the California Utility Executive Management Association (CUEMA).�Education: Mr. Busch earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State Polytechnic University Pomona in Urban and Regional Planning.� In addition, Mr. Busch has earned a Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration from California State University Long Beach with an emphasis in public finance and public works.��

Barbara Spoonhour, Director of Energy and Environmental Programs, has been with WRCOG since 2001.� Ms. Spoonhour has over 10 years� experience in local government and over 15 years in implementing environmental programs.� Ms. Spoonhour oversees the energy efficiency and water conservation program for Western Riverside County, referred to as HERO.� The HERO program expanded statewide in 2014 and currently has over $1 billion in approved projects.� In addition, Ms. Spoonhour oversees the Western Riverside Energy Leader Partnership, which is a public-private partnership with Southern California Edison that promotes jurisdictional leadership for the promotion of energy efficiency.In 2006, Ms. Spoonhour wrote and was awarded a California Integrated Waste Management Board grant to construct as well as of one of the first inland waterways boater outreach and used oil collection site in California.� Many of the Programs that Ms. Spoonhour oversees are state funded and have extensive tracking and reporting requirements.� Ms. Spoonhour has successfully doubled the number of jurisdictional participants in the Clean Cities Coalition, expanded an elementary school recycling outreach program, and increased participation in the Clean Cities Coalition�s annual event. �

Garrett is a Vice President and a Senior Municipal Research Analyst for the Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO). Before joining HIMCO in 2006, Garrett was with Wellington Management Company in Boston and London. His prior roles in the municipal bond industry were with Fidelity Investments, MuniAuction and Samuel A. Ramirez and Co.� Garrett earned his BA in Economics and Political Science from Bucknell University and is a member of the National Federation of Municipal Analysts and the Boston Municipal Analysts Forum.

Deena McClain has supported the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Authority in various capacities during the past eighteen years. She has served as administrator, legal counsel and acting executive director for the Authority which manages O.co Coliseum and Oracle Arena on behalf of the City of Oakland and the County of Alameda. After receiving a JD degree from UC Davis Law School in 1978, she worked as an associate at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe and a partner at Morrison & Foerster in municipal bond and related disciplines.

Assemblymember Joan Buchanan, elected to the State Assembly in November 2008, represents the 16th Assembly District, which includes portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties and the communities of Alamo, Danville, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek.Assemblymember Buchanan is the Chairwoman of the Assembly Education Committee bringing a deep understanding of educational issues gained during her 18 years of service on the San Ramon Valley School Board, including four terms as board president. Education has been a lifelong priority for Joan. She understands that for California�s economy to thrive in the future, we must invest in a strong public education system, including a focus on instilling strong fundamentals in early grades. Through her service on the State Allocation Board, Joan works to maximize the state�s investment in safe and up-to-date school facilities for all students.Since being elected to the Assembly, Joan has focused on working with local leaders to solve problems. This session, Joan�s legislative package focuses largely on education issues, including a package of three bills dealing with teacher evaluation, discipline and dismissal, as well as mandated reporting. In the areas of educational facilities funding, she has co-authored a bill that will put safeguards on the sale of Capital Appreciation Bonds. She has also introduced The Pink Plate Bill to create a specialized license plate promoting breast cancer awareness and prevention.In 2012, Joan led the Assembly�s review of the Governor�s Reorganization Plan successfully fighting for significant changes in the plan including technology acquisition, maintaining the independence of the California Transportation Commission and the Delta Stewardship Council, and retaining an Advisory Commission on Boating and Waterways.Since 2008, Joan has pursued a legislative agenda focused on fiscal accountability, technology and innovation, and job creation. She has been a proponent of performance based budgeting, using data to drive decision-making and the allocation of resources. She has authored several bills to improve the development and acquisition of information technology by the State of California, recognizing that technology is critical to providing timely and cost-effective services and information to the residents of California.In addition to chairing the Assembly Education Committee, she serves on the standing committees of Utilities & Commerce, Transportation and Accountability & Administrative Review. In 2009, she was appointed, by the Speaker, to the Special Education Commission and in 2010 to the Court Technology Advisory Committee and the State Allocations Board. She also chairs the Select Committee on Government Efficiency, Technology, and Innovation and serves on the Select Committee on Gun Violence in the East Bay.� In 2013, she was appointed by the Speaker, to represent California on the Education Committee of the Council of State Governments.Joan honed her financial and analytical skills at Delta Dental, becoming one of the fastest rising women in the company and Director of Commercial Operations before the age of 30. She left the private sector to raise her five children and in the process became one of the San Ramon Valley�s most effective community activists.Joan is a 30 year resident of Alamo, CA and a native Californian. She holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Gerald Mayfield is Senior Counsel in the Wells Fargo Law Department and located in Charlotte, North Carolina.� Gerry provides legal support to the Wells Fargo Securities Government & Institutional Banking Capital Markets group and Wells Fargo on all municipal securities related matters. Gerry is a graduate of Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia and Temple School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Christine Pihl, Managing Director, is based in Seattle and has 30 years of experience in municipal finance throughout the West and around the nation.� Christine’s experience includes the two most recent municipal securitization financings ($1.1 billion) for the Utility Debt Securitization Authority (LIPA), the largest tax-exempt electric prepay ($514 million) for the Southern California Public Power Authority’s Windy Point Project as well as financings for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, SCPPA’s Mead Adelanto/Mead-Phoenix Project and the Eugene Water and Electric Board. ��Christine also has worked with a wide range of general municipal clients including the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, King County and the State of Washington.Christine began her career in public finance as an analyst for Lehman Brothers in New York. Christine holds the following licenses: Series 7, 24, 52, 53, 63 and 79. Christine has a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from the University of Washington.