DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that the firm has strengthened its Fixed Income Capital Markets group with the addition of Lee White, a veteran public finance investment banker. White joins the firm as a Managing Director and is based in Denver.
With decades of experience leading underwritings, White holds a solid reputation and has a long history of success for his clients across many industries. His career is highlighted with deals in student housing, project finance, higher education, general government, stadiums and renewable energy. His work is represented in hundreds of buildings within Colorado and across the U.S., including Coors Field, the Denver Broncos Mile High Stadium and the Colorado Judicial Center/History Colorado Center.
“Lee is a trusted banker who brings significant knowledge and relationships aligning well with our platform,” said Marc Dispense, President of Fixed Income Capital Markets. “His addition represents our continued commitment to broadening our banking strategy in conjunction with our well-established sales and trading network.”
In addition to advising and leading underwritings for nearly $10 billion to date, White has experience in government and as an advocate for education. He was a cabinet officer for Governor Richard Lamm serving as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Administration and the Colorado Office of State Planning and Budget. He has provided leadership for many civic organizations, including serving on the Denver School Board and as Board Chair of Rocky Mountain Prep Charter School network. He also volunteers his time for several philanthropic and civic organizations.
White previously served as Managing Director at Stifel Financial Corp. and prior to the acquisition, as Manager of the Colorado, Higher Education, and Renewable Energy businesses at George K. Baum.
D.A. Davidson & Co.’s Fixed Income Capital Markets group is a national leader in raising capital through fixed income banking, distribution and depository strategy. With 31 locations across the U.S., the group is consistently ranked among the top firms in the country. The fixed income team serves new issue clients in public finance banking and taxable debt issuance, and maintains a diverse sales and trading group interacting with taxable and tax-exempt investors including banks, credit unions, insurance companies, bond funds, money managers and trust companies.
About D.A. Davidson Companies
D.A. Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions and municipalities nationwide. Founded in 1935 with corporate headquarters in Great Falls, Montana, and regional headquarters in Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Omaha and Seattle, the company has approximately 1,525 employees and offices in 27 states.
Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., the largest full-service investment firm headquartered in the Northwest, providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services, and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company; and Davidson Fixed Income Management, a registered investment adviser providing fixed income portfolio and advisory services.
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