Brian S. Cooper

Principal

+1 (614) 987 1681

Brian is a principal and municipal advisor within the public sector practice group.

Brian is a veteran of the public finance and economic development arena and specializes in general obligation and revenue-based project financings. He consults on financial matters encompassing capital planning, credit strategy and debt issuance, as well as financial operations including budgeting, forecasting and management review.

Experience

Advises cities, counties, schools and authorities on the bond issuance process
Consults on economic development and tax increment financing projects throughout Ohio
Develops comprehensive plans of finance, credit strategy and capital planning models for municipal issuers
Leads capital market bond pricing efforts in Ohio

Involvement

Industry involvement

Ohio Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Education Committee Member
Council for Development Finance Agencies (CDFA)
National Association of Municipal Advisors (NAMA)
State of Ohio Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM)

Community involvement

Affordable Housing Trust Board Member
Ohio Tax Credit Authority Board Member

Location

Columbus, OH

Education

Bachelor of Science in business administration
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
The Ohio State University

Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission

Expertise

Disclosure

Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC is a registered municipal advisor and controlled subsidiary of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LLP, a tax and advisory firm. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, trading as Baker Tilly, is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Ltd., the members of which are separate and independent legal entities.