Strategic expansion of team supports current demand and growth trajectory in the region
D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group, a nationally recognized team of capital market professionals, has announced the addition of Connie Gonzalez, who will join the team as an associate vice president to serve clients across Utah and other markets.
Within the past 18 months, the D.A. Davidson Special District Group has been ranked as the number one market leader in deal count and par amount issued in the state of Utah. To accommodate the group’s continued growth trajectory, D.A. Davidson is intentionally investing in top talent to expand its team.
“Despite significant economic headwinds, our successful transactions this past year are a testament to the strength of our partnerships and the creativity of our financial solutions. We are steadfast in our commitment to unlocking solutions for our clients and the communities they serve, and to accomplish this, we are focused on securing top talent to enhance our ability to drive successful results for our partners,” said Brennen Brown, managing director of D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group. “The depth of market knowledge and expertise that Connie will bring to our team will advance our ability to tailor the services we provide to our partners, and she will be integral to our future success within the Utah market and beyond.”
Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, Gonzalez spent nearly two years at Piper Sandler Companies, where she worked closely with real estate developers and municipalities to help consult and advise on public infrastructure funding. Her specialized expertise in tax increment financial modeling, real estate pro-forma modeling, HTRZ, CPACE, along with innovative debt structuring provides an unparalleled resource to clients looking to secure capital for real estate developments. Her previous experience also includes equities execution services at Goldman Sachs, Financial Institutions Group at BlackRock in New York City, and an Executive Strategy Internship for the Larry H. Miller Group. She currently serves on the Board for ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America) and is the Utah Young Leader Chair for ULI (Urban Land Institute). Additionally, her involvement with industry organizations such as CREW, Utah’s Economic Alliance, and HomeAid proves evidence of her passion, engagement, and dedication to Utah’s growth. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and sociology from Brigham Young University.
“D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group is a strong, experienced, and dynamic team, coupled with a data-driven understanding of the market. Their consistent ability to unlock financial solutions that go beyond the traditional path, especially amid a turbulent marketplace, is impressive,” said Connie Gonzalez, associate vice president at D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group. “As this team continues to establish its presence and recognition as the leader in the Utah market, I look forward to strengthening their partnerships and contributing to the proven track record of executing for their clients throughout the intermountain west.”
D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group focuses on financing public infrastructure for land development through the issuance of municipal bonds. The team partners with special districts and developers to structure turnkey and tailored bond transactions to optimize the best economic outcome for clients, driving groundbreaking financial solutions with hands-on partnerships from project inception to completion. For more information on D.A. Davidson’s Special District Group, visit: dadavidson.com/specialdistrictgroup.
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 1,575 employees and offices in 30 states.
Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., a full-service investment firm providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services, and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; and D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company.
For more information, visit dadavidson.com.