Larry J. Hart is the Founder and Principal of L. J. Hart & Company. He started the firm in 1991 after having spent fourteen years as Senior Vice President in Public Finance with Dain Bosworth, Incorporated.

Mr. Hart works primarily in structuring municipal financings in Missouri, Illinois, and Wyoming for school districts, cities, towns, counties, and other issuers. He has had primary responsibility for numerous major financings. In addition, Mr. Hart has experience as the Financial Advisor to many school districts, cities, counties, and other issuers in the general area.

During his many years of experience, Mr. Hart has provided these services for numerous issuers totaling in excess of six billion dollars. L.J. Hart & Company completed more than 2,000 separate financings totaling about $5.4 Billion in its twenty seven years as an independent firm. This is very indicative of the respect and loyalty local government issuers have for Mr. Hart as a result of his previous work for them and others. Mr. Hart has consulted extensively with bond attorneys in St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City, Omaha, Minneapolis, Houston, New York and other locations. He is an active participant with the legislative process in various states. In almost all instances, Mr. Hart's involvement with bond issues and lease financings was as sole senior manager and included active participation in the marketing and syndication process to successfully distribute the product. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Missouri Association of Rural Education. Mr. Hart is also a member of the St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association. The company is an associate member of the Missouri School Boards Association, the Missouri Association of School Business Officials and the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Chesterfield.

Mr. Hart's former activities include eight years service with United States Navy, departing in 1976 as a Lieutenant Senior Grade. While in the Navy, his duties included being a Naval Science Department (NROTC) instructor at Northwestern University; Personal Aide to the Commandant of the Ninth Naval District, Weapons Officer aboard the U.S.S. Henderson (DD-785); and Division Officer aboard the U.S.S. Forrest Royal (DD-872). He is originally from Powell, Wyoming and is now residing with his wife, Judi, in Chesterfield, Missouri. He is registered with National Association of Securities Dealers. He has passed the Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal), the Series 28 (Financial Operations Principal) and Series 7 (General Securities) Exams sponsored by the National Association of Securities Dealers. In February 2016, Mr. Hart participated in the Pilot Series 50 Municipal Advisor Representative Qualifications Examination and achieved success. Mr. Hart received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He earned his MBA from the Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg graduate School of Management. His majors in graduate school were Finance, Management policy, International Business and Managerial Economics.

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Thomas J. Pisarkiewicz, C.P.A. joined L.J. Hart & Company as a Vice President in April 2006 and was promoted to President of the Firm on October 3, 2017. Mr. Pisarkiewicz is a graduate of St. Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. After graduating from college, Tom joined BKD, LLP where he successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and gained experience in a wide range of accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services. His audit experience included primarily financial institutions, along with mortgage companies, broker-dealers, contractors, wholesalers, technical colleges, nursing homes and hospitals.

At L.J. Hart & Company, Mr. Pisarkiewicz is a team leader with over 18 years of public finance experience and manages the overall operations, trading of securities, and financial reporting of the firm. He is also responsible for supervision of the preparation of the preliminary and final Official Statements fully describing each financing, providing input and support throughout the process of bringing it to market and arranging a successful closing.

Mr. Pisarkiewicz is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Pisarkiewicz is registered as a Municipal Securities Principal, General Securities Principal and Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Principal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Courtney B. Wegman, C.P.A. started at L.J. Hart & Company in April 2013. In May 2009 she graduated from the University of Missouri of Columbia, Missouri School of Accountancy, earning her Masters of Accountancy degree (4.00/4.00 Cumulative G.P.A) and ranking number one in her class of 150. This followed her graduation in May 2008 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (3.99/4.00 Summa Cum Laude). Upon completion of her university education, Ms. Wegman passed the Certified Public Accountant exam and joined the accounting firm Deloitte and Touche, LLP. She began as a staff auditor from September 2009 through August 2011 when she received a promotion to Senior Auditor. In that capacity Courtney supervised and managed financial statement audits for several major Saint Louis based corporations.

Ms. Wegman’s responsibilities at L.J. Hart & Company include active participation to supervise the many financings in progress to ensure correctness of the cash flow analysis spreadsheets, debt service computations, accuracy of preliminary and final official statements, and the monitoring of the closing process. Courtney is heavily involved in the development of new business relationships and presentations at conferences and at meetings with issuers.

Ms. Wegman is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Dr. John C. Rinehart joined L.J. Hart and Company as a Vice President on July 3, 2023, following retirement after eight years as Superintendent of Schools from the West Platte R-II School District of Weston, Missouri. Dr. Rinehart concluded 31 years in public education in the state of Missouri upon retiring. His education career began as a volunteer assistant football coach at South Nodaway R-IV in Barnard, Missouri while attending college. After completing college, he was a teacher-coach in the North Callaway R-I School District in Kingdom City, Missouri; Clinton #124 School District in Clinton, Missouri; Appleton City R-II School District in Appleton City, Missouri; and the Centralia R-VI School District of Centralia, Missouri. While at Centralia he was appointed high school principal, a position he served in for six years. He then became the Superintendent of Schools for the Albany R-III School District in Albany, Missouri for three years until moving to West Platte. Dr. Rinehart earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. A Masters in Secondary Education Administration as well as a Specialist in School Administration were both earned from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. In December of 2016 he graduated with a Doctorate of Education in Education Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, Missouri.

At L.J. Hart and Company, Dr. Rinehart aids Administrators and Boards of Education in the development of long-range financing plans for future facility needs, assistance with current budgeting issues, and other services that might prove beneficial based upon his experience with Missouri School Finance. Additionally, he is responsible for the development and preparations of cash flow spreadsheets and debt service schedules used to assist issuers with the selection of financing options available for specific projects.

Dr. Rinehart is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Dr. Rinehart has been a member of the American Association of School Administrators, the Missouri Association of School Administrators, and the Missouri Association of School Business Officials. Dr. Rinehart was President of the Northwest Missouri Association of School Administrators for the 2019-2020 term.

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Dr. Wesley T. Townsend accepted a position with L.J. Hart & Company in July 2018 as a Vice President. Prior to joining L.J. Hart & Company, Dr. Townsend served as the Superintendent of Schools of the Pleasant Hill R-III School District of Cass County, Missouri for fifteen years. Before his long term at the Pleasant Hill R-III School District, Dr. Townsend was the Superintendent at the Hayti R-II School District of Pemiscot County, Missouri for three years after previously serving as the high school and junior high principal and seven years as the Industrial Arts Teacher and Coach. Dr. Townsend earned his Doctor of Education Administration from St. Louis University and his Specialists and Master of Science from Arkansas State University.

At. L.J. Hart & Company, Dr. Townsend provides assistance to Administrators and Boards of Education in the development of long-range facilities and financing plans. He also is available to help with the Districts’ budgeting and tax rate levy setting process and other services based upon his lengthy experience with Missouri School Finance. Dr. Townsend is also available to meet with new superintendents of clients of the firm to share his knowledge gained in thirty years of public education in Missouri to help them with various issues of concern.

Dr. Townsend is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Dr. Jeffrey D. Lindsey joined L.J. Hart & Company as a Vice President in March 2019 following his retirement as the Superintendent of Schools of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District. Dr. Lindsey spent 30 years of his life in public education beginning as a high school math teacher at the Van Buren R-I School District for a four year period advancing to high school principal for eight years followed by becoming the Superintendent for twelve years. Dr. Lindsey then accepted the position as Assistant Superintendent at the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District in 2012 and after two years in that position was appointed to Superintendent where he completed another four years. He has held numerous adjunct professor positions with Missouri State University, William Woods University, Southwest Baptist University, and Three Rivers Community College with the primary responsibility of teaching educators to earn their specialist qualifications to become administrators.

Dr. Lindsey earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education at Missouri State University of Springfield, Missouri as well as his Masters in Educational Administration in 1992 and Specialist in Educational Administration in 1997. He completed his Doctorate of Education at Saint Louis University in May 2000.

Dr. Lindsey is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

At L.J. Hart & Company, Dr. Lindsey provides assistance to Administrators and Boards of Education in the development of long range financing plans for future facilities needs, help with current budgeting issues, and other services that might prove beneficial based upon his lengthy experience with Missouri School Finance. In addition he is responsible for the development and preparations of cash flow spreadsheets and debt service schedules used to assist issuers with the selection of financing options available for specific projects.

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Bradley M. Wegman, C.P.A. accepted a position with L.J. Hart & Company in July 2012. Brad is a graduate of the University of Missouri of Columbia, Missouri with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy (Cum Laude) where he also earned his Masters of Accountancy. His first position upon completing his university studies was with the public accounting firm BKD, LLP in the St. Louis, Missouri office where he gained experience in many areas of the profession. He passed the CPA exam and has been licensed since 2010.

At L.J. Hart & Company, Mr. Wegman is responsible for preparing financial analyses, monitoring bond market trends, assisting with the Form C debt service levy calculation, and bringing a financing to market. He provides on-going support to the Firm’s clients and is actively involved in developing new business relationships.

Mr. Wegman is registered as a Municipal Securities Principal and General Securities Principal with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Principal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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L. Todd McCrackin (“Todd”) joined L.J. Hart and Company in July 2017 following retirement as Superintendent of Schools in the East Newton County R-VI School District. Mr. McCrackin spent 14 years in school administration, the last seven of those years as Superintendent. He retired after a total of 29 years of service in public education. Mr. McCrackin began his teaching career as a Social Studies teacher and coach in the Cassville R-IV School District. After eight years he took a similar position in the East Newton County R-VI School District. Later Mr. McCrackin spent one year as Principal at Wheaton R-III School District, before returning to East Newton County R-VI School District becoming high school principal. Overall Mr. McCrackin spent 20 years in the East Newton R-VI School District.

All of Mr. McCrackin’s education career has been in southwest Missouri. Mr. McCrackin earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. He completed his Master’s Degree in Secondary Administration from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. He later earned his Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. Mr. McCrackin has been a member of the American Association of School Administrators, the Missouri Association of School Administrators, and the Missouri Association of School Business Officials.

Mr. McCrackin is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Neil A. Branham joined L.J. Hart & Company as a Financial Analyst in June 2015. In December 2014 he graduated from the University of Missouri in Saint Louis earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, while receiving a full-ride scholarship for basketball.

Mr. Branham works closely with clients to structure debt service schedules and cash flow analyses for specific financings. He plays a major role in the research and development of preliminary and final official statements for general obligation bond and lease certificates of participation financings. Mr. Branham is instrumental in developing new staff and provides on-going support to the Firm’s clients.

Mr. Branham is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Connor T. Brickler After approximately fifteen months serving as an intern at L.J. Hart & Company during his final years as a student at Maryville University, Connor T. Brickler joined the firm as a Financial Analyst upon graduation in May 2021. His field of study was accounting, and he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Mr. Brickler is involved in the development of the preliminary financial analyses for issuer clients that illustrate various financing options. His position also includes document review, meeting preparations as well as attendance and assistance with the presentations to Missouri Boards of Education and administrative officials. Mr. Brickler also facilities the internal processing of the majority of L.J. Hart & Company’s financings such as the research and development of preliminary and final official statements for general obligation bond and capital facilities lease certificate of participation financings.

Mr. Brickler is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). .He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Kristina M. Tibbits (“Krissy”) graduated from Maryville University of St. Louis, Missouri where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Actuarial Science and Accounting. Ms. Tibbits exemplified academic excellence in her courses of study by maintaining a G.P.A of 3.92 on a 4.00 scale while working several hours each week with her internship at L.J. Hart & Company. Prior to accepting this assignment with the firm in the Fall of 2014, Ms. Tibbits was an accounting intern at Eagle Business Products, LLC of Louisiana, Missouri. Her community service activities are commendable and involve Assistant Teacher for kindergarten in Louisiana R-II School District, Country Colorfest, St. Patrick Center of St. Louis, Heart to Heart Community Outreach, American Legion Junior Girls, and the YWCA of Florissant, Missouri. Honors at Maryville University include Omicron Delta Kappa Leader- ship Honor Society (President), Delta Mu Delta International Business Honors Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society. She also managed to be a participant with student member- ship Maryville Accounting Association (President), Actuarial Science Club, and the Keith Lovin Insti- tute for Leadership and Values. Kristina is a graduate of the Louisiana R-II School District High School in Louisiana, Missouri. She and her husband, Jamie, currently reside in Moscow Mills, Mis- souri.

Since Kristina has already worked eighteen months as an Intern for L.J. Hart & Company, her intern- ship was not identical to that of those only spending the summer months with the firm. Some of the assignments in this program include the development of debt service repayment schedules utilizing the Munex software, cash flow analysis spreadsheets with excel software and the associated corre- spondence involved with each project. Ms. Tibbits also performs many routine office administrative tasks such as preparing mailings, binding proposals, filing of documents and composing correspondence. As an analyst/ administrative assis- tant Kristina is assigned to a team led by Courtney B. Wegman , as they complete numerous public finance activities for the company. She contributes considerable support to Ms. Wegman in managing the firm’s school bus lease financing program. Krissy has passed the Series 52 Municipal Securities Representative Exam and the Series 63 Unified Securities Agent State Law Exam.

Erin A. McManus graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a double emphasis in Finance and Banking and Real Estate in May 2019. Ms. McManus demonstrated academic proficiency by maintaining a G.P.A. of 3.77 on a 4.00 scale. Erin’s honors at the University of Missouri feature the Trulaske College of Business Deans List, the Curators Scholars Award, the B&S McAuliffe Scholarship, and the Ginger Bryant Scholarship. Ms. McManus was an active member of the Alpha Delta chapter of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and also volunteered with senior citizens at The Bluff’s nursing home in Columbia, Missouri. She served as an Intern with L.J. Hart & Company during the summer of 2018 and was enthusiastically welcomed back as an analyst.

Some of her current activities include the development of debt service repayment schedules utilizing the Munex software, Form C debt service levy preparation, cash flow analysis spreadsheets with excel software and the associated correspondence involved with each project. Erin is from St. Louis, Missouri and is a graduate of Ursuline Academy high school in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Erin applied herself remarkably well upon rejoining the firm and successfully passed the Series 52 Municipal Securities Representative Exam in September 2019, the Series 63 Unified Securities Agent State Law Exam in November 2019 and the Series 50 Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Exam in February 2020. Erin was promoted to Senior Financial Analyst in recognition of her diligent effort to pass these exams in a rapid manner. She currently resides in Richmond Heights, Missouri.

"Erin A. McManus displays an eagerness to learn and willingly accepts changing priorities in her assignments. I believe the other staff members at L.J. Hart and clients will be pleased with the quality of her assistance on future financings. We are pleased to have the pleasure of her friendly, positive attitude contributing to our daily activities at the firm. ” –Larry J. Hart

Connor W. Wood joined L.J. Hart & Company as a Financial Analyst in June 2024. In May 2024, he graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Banking, a Certificate in Investments, and a minor in Economics.

Mr. Wood is involved in the development of the preliminary financial analyses for issuer clients that illustrate various financing options. His position also includes document review, meeting preparations as well as attendance and assistance with the presentations to board of directors and administrative officials. Mr. Wood also facilities the internal processing of L.J. Hart & Company’s financings such as the research and development of preliminary and final official statements for general obligation bond and capital facility lease financings.

Mr. Wood is registered as a Municipal Securities Representative with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also registered as a Municipal Advisor Representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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We’re excited to welcome our newest Financial Analyst, Lauren A. Krager. Lauren will support the team across a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience while contributing fresh ideas and insights. We’re glad to have Lauren with us and look forward to her contributions during her time here.

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