Syndicate Desk Added to George K. Baum & Company's Texas Operations

DALLAS, Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Investment banking firm George K. Baum & Company ("GKB") announced today that long-time Texas underwriter, Julie Villarreal, has joined GKB as a Senior Vice President focusing on Texas underwritings in the Dallas, TX, office.

"We're excited to add such a highly qualified professional to our Texas Municipal Finance Group. Julie's knowledge of Texas issuers and experience in underwriting Texas bonds will be a perfect fit and a tremendous asset to the Firm," said George K. Baum & Company's Co-Manager of Municipal Finance, Ed Steinauer. 

About Ms. Villarreal

Prior to joining George K. Baum & Company, Ms. Villarreal was a Senior Vice President at Southwest Securities where she served as the head of Municipal Syndicate. Ms. Villarreal's 30-year tenure with the regional firm focused on the pricing of negotiated and competitive bond issues, including tax-exempt, taxable and bank qualified.

Ms. Villarreal is a former Board Member of The Municipal Advisory Council in Texas.

"Ms. Villarreal's presence at GKB solidifies our commitment to the growth of our Texas Municipal Finance Group," said George K. Baum & Company's Co-Manager of Municipal Finance, Guy Yandel.

GKB's Texas Municipal Finance Presence

The Dallas-based Texas Municipal Finance Group has grown exponentially since 2012. Led by Executive Vice President Gary Machak, the Texas Group has grown to 12 professionals in two Texas offices. GKB serves some of the largest issuers and completes some of the most complex financings in the state, including the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Texas Veterans' Land Board, and the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. GKB provides underwriting and financial advisory services to state agencies, counties, cities, colleges and universities, K-12 school districts, independent schools, hospitals, housing finance agencies, and transportation authorities throughout Texas.

About George K. Baum & Company

George K. Baum & Company has long been recognized as an industry leader in the structuring, underwriting and marketing of taxable and tax-exempt municipal securities. Founded more than 87 years ago in Kansas City, MO, George K. Baum & Company is one of the nation's most experienced privately held investment banking firms. 

SOURCE George K. Baum & Company

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