In-Person Only Event: 38th Annual Conference

The Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority (MHEFA or Authority) is proud to invite you to its 38th Annual Conference on April 15, 2026. This is the Authority’s first joint conference for Higher Education and Healthcare, the result of legislation that added healthcare organizations to the list of those we can assist with capital financing.

We have a great line-up of speakers on topics relevant to you and your organization no matter what industry you work in. We look forward to you joining us for a day of insightful presentations. The conference is also a great opportunity to visit with peers, industry professionals, and Authority staff about how we can assist with your capital financing needs.

Please take a moment to RSVP to save your seat for MHEFA’s 38th Annual Conference.

We look forward to seeing you at the Eagan Community Center on April 15th!

8:45 am Registration, Networking, and Breakfast

9:15 am Introduction, Welcome, and Authority Perspective

• Barry Fick, Executive Director, Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority

9:30 am 2026 US Interest Rate and Inflation Outlook: The Promised Recession…So Where is It?

• Dimitri Delis, Ph.D., Managing Director, Director of Fixed Income Research, Piper Sandler & Co.

10:15 am Public Finance Update from Washington, D.C.

• Emily S. Brock, Director, Federal Liaison Center, GFOA

10:45 am Networking/Snack Break

11:00 am Options for Debt Portfolio Management

• Krenna Weiss, Senior Vice President, Government and Institutional Banking, Wells Fargo
• Ryan Poulsen, Executive Director, Public Finance – West, Higher Education, and Land-Secured Wells Fargo & Company
• Max Wilkinson, Senior Vice President, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

11:30 am Compliance and Risk Management – Regulatory Roundup

• Chad Lassen, Principal, Clifton Larsen Allen
• Mason Gaylord, Manager, Clifton Larsen Allen

12:00 pm Lunch Break

12:45 pm Economic Conditions in Minnesota and the U.S.

• Joe Mahon, Director, Regional Outreach, Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota

1:15 pm How Planning Strengthens Funding Opportunities

• Jennifer Fredericks, Director, Baker Tilly
• David Erdman, Managing Director, Baker Tilly
• Rebekah Martin, CPA, Principal, Baker Tilly

1:45 pm Breakout Room Transition/Snack Break

2:00 pm Moody’s Ratings Overview and Insights on Higher Education Trends

• Debra Roane, Vice, President, Senior Credit Officer
• Emily Raimes, Associate Managing Director
• Tatum Drazen, Analyst, US Public Finance Group

Moody’s Ratings: Higher Education and Not-For-Profits

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2:00 pm Moody’s Ratings Overview and Insights on Healthcare Trends

• Cassandra Golden, Assistant Vice President, Healthcare, Moody’s Ratings

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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