David Smalling, Managing Director, Public Finance Banker

David joined Baird in January 2015. Prior to joining Baird, he previously worked as a support banker for RBC Capital Markets, a consultant for Public Financial Management and an analyst for the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas. He has assisted in the financings for several types of issuers, including special districts, school districts, authorities, cities and counties during his career. David focuses on Texas special districts in Houston and Central Texas including municipal utility districts, levee improvement districts, municipal management districts and improvement districts. He has provided financial advisory services to several master-planned communities including Tavola, Nolina, Esperanza, Cane Island, Meridiana and Harvest Green. David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin and lives in Houston.  David currently serves on the Board of Directors for RaiseUp Families and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Wilchester Men’s Club.