Associate Director, Americas Public Finance
S&P Global Ratings
Scott Shad is an Associate Director serving as a primary credit analyst for State and Transportation issuers within the Americas Public Finance Rating’s team. His transportation expertise includes mass transit systems, airports, airport special facility projects, toll roads, port authorities, and parking facilities. In addition, Scott covers the state sector where he serves as primary credit analyst for the State of Colorado and Wisconsin. Scott has worked at S&P since 2018.
Prior to joining S&P Global, Scott was a Vice President at George K. Baum & Company (acquired by Stifel) serving as an investment banker and financial advisor for municipal issuers. Scott completed over 190 bond financings totaling over $9 billion in par for general obligation, revenue, or lease purchase financings for municipal issuers and non-profit clients during his seven years at the firm.
Scott is a graduate of Washington & Lee University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Philosophy. He is also a graduate of the Downtown Denver Leadership Program.
With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games fast approaching, Southern California faces an unprecedented deadline to deliver a seamless, “transit-first” mobility plan. Set against a complex backdrop of evolving local funding initiatives, uncertain federal capital grants, and post-pandemic transit recovery, transportation leaders find themselves at a crucial turning point.