Executive Director
Blaylock Van
Ron Banaszek is currently Executive Director, Head of Public Finance and Underwriting at Blaylock Van. He joined Blaylock Van in 2022 after more than 11 years at Ramirez & Co., where he served as Municipal Institutional Sales Manager and a member of the Institutional Sales Team. Prior to Ramirez, he worked in the municipal department at UBS as an institutional salesperson and later as sales manager. Since joining Blaylock, Mr. Banaszek has served as a lead underwriter and the firm’s National Sales Manager, roles he held until January 2026, when he was promoted to Head of Public Finance. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, including over 30 years focused on the municipal bond market, with extensive background in trading, underwriting, and sales. Mr. Banaszek holds Series 7, 53, and 63 licenses.
With the nation focused on addressing extensive infrastructure needs, how does the buy-side evaluate the investment landscape and associated risks within U.S. infrastructure? How has the market fared in 2026 despite the volatility? Are there any credit concerns developing? How does the high-yield landscape look? What prospects exist for alternative investment participants? Is there enough demand for another record-breaking issuance year?