2. Bauer Promoted to CEO of Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates ‐2‐
Bauer’s unique distinction of understanding and desiring to be in this industry began at the early age of
14 having had exposure through his parents. His step‐father, Paul McDonnell, a former underwriter,
County Treasurer Tax Collector and current chief financial officer of Riverside County, and his mother
Robin Zimpfer‐McDonnell, retired as the assistant county executive officer/Economic Development for
Riverside County in 2009.
Today, with nearly 15 years of public finance experience, Bauer brings a commitment to achieving the
best possible results for clients to his leadership role. While he specializes in California K‐14 agencies, he
has also been involved with a variety of public agencies throughout the State of California, assisting with
debt transactions and policy development.
He has been an expert contributor for the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education
School Business Management Program and the Inland Empire School Business Program Association of
California School Administrators (ACSA). He also is a member of California School Board Association
(CSBA), California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) and Committee on Assessments
Special Taxes and other Financing Facilities (CASTOFF). He was co‐chair of the Fiscal Management Strand
of the Planning Committee for the California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH), a regular
contributor to leading financial publications and an avid and regular speaker for California Debt
Investment Advisory Commission (CDIAC). Bauer also serves on the board of Friends for Fragile X.
About Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates (FRA)
With a 50‐year legacy in providing independent financial advice and services to all levels of government
and non‐profits regarding intricate financing and investment activities, FRA is a trusted resource for
financial services that are effective and practical. The firm has proven success supporting client with
land‐based, utility and school financings and other complex scenarios, and is continually expanding its
support for water agencies, cities and counties, school districts, utilities and continuing
disclosure/aftermarket services. FRA is a founding member of the National Association of Municipal
Advisors (NAMA), the trade association which fosters standards and best practices for municipal financial
advisors, and is a Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and
the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). Founded in 1966, FRA is headquartered in Irvine,
California and maintains an office in Walnut Creek, Calif. For more information visit www.fieldman.com.
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