Ross Risvold
About Ross Risvold
Ross Risvold serves as the Public Finance and Investments Division Manager for the Municipality of Anchorage, overseeing a debt portfolio of $2 billion and managing investment portfolios ranging from $700 million to $1 billion. He has held this position since 2004 and has extensive experience in municipal finance and capital project financing.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Ross Risvold has served as the Public Finance and Investments Division Manager at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2004. In this role, he oversees a substantial debt portfolio totaling $2 billion. His responsibilities include managing the issuance of new and refunding debt for various municipal entities, such as the Anchorage School District and Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utilities. Additionally, he manages investment portfolios that fluctuate between $700 million and $1 billion seasonally, ensuring effective financial management for the municipality.
Education and Expertise
Ross Risvold holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Wyoming, where he studied from 1972 to 1977. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, focusing on Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from 1979 to 1981. His educational background equips him with the knowledge necessary for his role in public finance and investments.
Background
Prior to his current position, Ross Risvold worked as a Finance Officer at the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) from 1983 to 1996. He also gained experience as a Business Process Analyst at Sprint from 1997 to 2001. His diverse background in finance and business processes contributes to his capabilities in managing complex financial portfolios and relationships within the public sector.
Achievements
In his role at the Municipality of Anchorage, Ross Risvold is responsible for financing all capital projects, which plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. He manages relationships with banking, investment banking, and financial advisory services, ensuring that the municipality has access to necessary financial resources and expertise for its projects.