David Seltzer

  • Co-founded Mercator Advisors in 2001 with Bryan Grote
  • Over 30 years of experience in public and project finance, advising governmental issuers on finance strategies and assembling debt financings
  • Assembled and advised on transportation and infrastructure financings for Lazard Frères and Lehman Brothers
  • Served as in-house financial advisor to the Federal Highway Administrator regarding development and implementation of “innovative financing” initiatives, including TEA-21 finance provisions (1996-1999)
  • Helped launch the USDOT’s TIFIA credit program and evaluate the inaugural cycle of loan applications
  • Taught graduate-level courses in finance and accounting at the Wharton School and the Fels Center of Government at the University of Pennsylvania and for the University of Southern California
  • Appointed to the Executive Committee, Transportation Research Board, 2009
  • Appointed Chairman of the Board, Philadelphia Gas Works, 2008
  • Education: Trinity College, 1974, B.A. in Urban Studies; University of Pennsylvania / Wharton School, 1976, M.B.A. (Public Finance)