Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Christi Craddick is in the forefront of the newest wave of pragmatic conservatives in leadership roles across Texas. Raised in a strong conservative household, retained as legal counsel by prominent Texas firms, and shaped by more than a decade as a trusted political adviser, Christi has set a clear standard of integrity, self-reliance and innovation in her role as Chairman at the Railroad Commission of Texas.Since her tenure on the Commission began in November 2012, Craddick has pushed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of an energy industry that is driving the state’s unparalleled economic success. In the process, she has repeatedly proven that sensible regulations, careful listening and plain talk can foster innovation that has solidified Texas leadership in the energy sector.Making it a top priority, Christi has worked to educate the public about the oil and gas industry and its impact in Texas. She has fought against Washington’s one-size-fits-all environmental policies that would kill jobs and stifle energy production growth. Christi has advocated for recycling in the oilfields, helping to drive the percentage of reclaimed water upwards, an essential achievement in a state enduring a multi-year drought.As part of her efforts to modernize the agency, Christi has championed an Information Technology (IT) overhaul for the Commission, seeking improvements that would upgrade the Geographic Information System, increase public access to the agency’s data, and speed up inspections and permitting times.A native of Midland, Christi earned both her Bachelor’s Degree as a Plan II graduate and her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin. During her career as an attorney, she specialized in oil and gas, water, tax issues, electric deregulation and environmental policy.Following the example of her father and mother, Craddick has been drawn to public service and politics. As president of a grassroots advocacy firm, she took the lead on work in coalition building in the public policy arena and development and implementation of issue strategies.Christi serves her community as a member of organizations including the State Bar of Texas, University of Texas Liberal Arts Alumni Advisory Council, Southern States Energy Board, The National Petroleum Council and Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Christi resides in Austin with her daughter, Catherine, and is an active member of St. Austin’s Catholic Church.

Julie Egan is Director of Municipal Research, Portfolio Manager at Community Capital Management primarily responsible for municipal credit analysis and research.� She also works with the portfolio management team in structuring new deals on behalf of clients.� Julie was previously a Senior Municipal Research Analyst and Director at Evergreen Asset Management Corporation, Wachovia's asset management arm and currently Wells Cap.� Prior to that, she was a Senior Municipal Research Analyst for John Nuveen & Company, Inc. in Chicago.� Julie began her investment career in 1986 and holds a BBA in Finance from Kent State University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.� She has been a consistent nominee for Smith's All-Star Municipal Analyst Team (Housing) and was elected to the 2012 All Star First Team in Housing; 2013 All Star Third Team in Housing; 2014 All-Star Second Team in Housing, 2015 All Star First Team in Housing, and 2016 All-Star Second Team in Housing.� Julie serves on the Board and as Chair of the National Federation of Municipal Analysts. She previously served as President for the Southern Municipal Finance Society from 2008 to 2010 and 2012. Julie is an associate member of the CFA Institute and the CFA North Carolina Society. Julie holds her FINRA Licenses: Series 6 & 63.Experience in Industry: 1986Experience with firm: 2009�

Mark Tarpley is a Vice President in the Dallas Municipal Finance office of RBCCM. His primary responsibilities include client development, advisory and investment banking services to municipal clients of the firm, with a specific focus on the K-12 sector.Mr. Tarpley joined RBC Capital Markets in August 2013 after a career as a Texas school district financial officer.� He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in managing the financial and operational systems for large school districts, including state aid analysis, budgeting, forecasting, planning and development.� Mr. Tarpley also served on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) and is routinely called upon to present on topics at training sessions and conferences.�� Prior to school administration, Mr. Tarpley worked in public accounting as an auditor, performing over 50 school district and other municipal audits every year.Mr. Tarpley is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a BA in Business Administration from Austin College and an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of North Texas.� He is a FINRA registered securities representative holding Series 7, 50, 52, 63 and 79 licenses�

Sarah Keyton is an assistant director at the Texas Legislative Budget Board.� Prior to this position,�she served as an analyst on the Business and Economic Development team and as an analyst and then manager of the Higher Education team where she worked with analysts to�develop and present budget recommendations for institutions of higher education including General Academic Institutions, Health Related Institutions, Community and Junior Colleges, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.� Sarah joined the LBB in 2006 after graduating from the University Of Texas School Of Law.� She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Houston.

Mr. Galgano is a managing director responsible for new business at National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation. Prior to his current position, he was sector manager for the Transportation and Infrastructure Sector of National. A seasoned professional with over 19 years of experience in municipal financings, his responsibilities included analyzing and structuring a wide variety of U.S. bonds in the airport, toll road, port, stadium and special revenue sectors. In addition, Mr. Galgano is a member of National’s Underwriting Committee where he reviews issues for insurance.Prior to joining National, Mr. Galgano was a managing director in MBIA’s Global Public Finance Division a position he held from December 2002 until January 2009. During that time, Mr. Galgano was instrumental in expanding the global footprint of MBIA in the areas of toll roads, ports and airports as well as Public Private Partnerships. From August of 2001 to December 2002, Mr. Galgano managed the Core Products Group, which focused on the enhancement of general obligation and utility bonds. Mr. Galgano joined MBIA in 1993 as an analyst in the Eastern Region of MBIA’s Public Finance Division.Mr. Galgano has an MBA in Finance from Iona College Hagen School of Business and a B.A. in Business Economics from State University of New York College at Oneonta. He resides in the Town of Southeast with his wife and four children.

Rex Burgdorfer is with Juniper Advisory in Chicago, a specialized investment banking firm focused exclusively on hospital M&A.

Alexandra M. (Sandy) MacLennan is a partner in Squire Patton Boggs, resident in the firm’s Tampa office.� She has extensive experience as bond and disclosure counsel to a wide variety of state and local governmental entities and non-profit organizations, as well as underwriter’s counsel to regional and national investment banking firms.� Sandy is the chair of her firm’s national Disclosure Group, which is a cross practice group of 15 attorneys practicing in public finance, tax and corporate securities law practice areas across the country. She is currently the President-elect of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and has served on the NABL Board of Directors since 2011.