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Your Partner for Illinois School Financing

Providing school districts across Illinois with debt financing solutions tailored to their needs.

Baird has the expertise and resources to help school districts across Illinois with their financing needs. Since 1994, Baird has been helping school districts across Illinois meet their operational and fiscal challenges while taking advantage of any funding opportunities that may arise. With a focus on long-term partnerships rather than short-term fixes, we collaborate with your district’s administrative team to create personalized financing solutions.

Our Services

Baird's Illinois School team provides the following services and solutions:

  • Capital needs planning and debt financing
  • Refinancing outstanding bonds and loans
  • Debt structuring and management
  • Credit rating assistance and strategy development
  • Continuing disclosure assistance
  • Referendum assistance

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Baird's Illinois School Team

Contact a member of Baird’s Illinois School team to explore your planning and financing options.

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Mike Williamson Vice President Public Finance Banker
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Landon Boehm Managing Director Public Finance Banker
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Justin Fischer
Justin A. Fischer Managing Director Public Finance Banker
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Bryan P. Derdenger Managing Director Trader
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