MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 2, 2013--
Piper
Jaffray (NYSE: PJC) today announced the addition of industry
veteran, Romy McCarthy as a managing director in its public finance
investment banking group. McCarthy is based in the firm’s Milwaukee
office, focused on clients in the healthcare and senior living sectors.
McCarthy brings more than 21 years of healthcare finance experience to
Piper Jaffray. She joins the firm from Ziegler, where she spent 19 years
as a public finance investment banker within the healthcare and senior
living groups.
McCarthy has specialized in both hospital and senior living finance in
the Midwest region. Within these sectors, she has completed more than 90
financings in excess of $3.2 billion for clients. McCarthy has worked
with an array of senior living clients including nursing homes, assisted
living providers and continuing care retirement communities. In 2009, a
transaction led by McCarthy was awarded The Bond Buyer’s “Midwest Deal
of the Year”. McCarthy earned a bachelor’s degree in business
administration from Carroll University and a Master of Business
Administration degree from Marquette University.
“We are delighted to add someone of Romy’s caliber to our team,” said Steve
Proeschel, head of healthcare and senior living at Piper Jaffray.
“She brings a great skill set and strong commitment to meeting client
needs.”
Frank
Fairman, head of Piper Jaffray public finance commented, “Romy’s
hiring is indicative of our continued commitment to expanding our public
finance platform. She’s a proven professional who will undoubtedly
broaden our strong healthcare and senior living business lines.”
About Piper Jaffray
Piper
Jaffray is a leading investment bank and asset management firm
serving clients in the U.S. and internationally. Our proven advisory
teams combine deep industry, product and sector expertise with ready
access to capital. Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in
Minneapolis and has offices across the United States and in London and
Zurich. www.piperjaffray.com
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