Cory Plager is a public finance banker supporting K-12 school districts with capital financing solutions throughout Washington state. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, Cory worked in the school finance industry for 15 years where he was responsible for reviewing and approving financial statements, budgets, and school levy and bond certifications for the region. He also supported chief financial officers with accounting, capital projects planning, and managed a business services cooperative that provided business management and financial services to 22 school districts in Eastern Washington. Cory has extensive experience with analyzing and interpreting legislative information and the impact of proposed bills on school finance.
Cory has been a guest presenter at Gonzaga University and Washington State University, and a frequent presenter at WASBO, WSSDA, and WASA conferences. He has been appointed to various statewide committees, such as the recent OSPI Salary Grid Workgroup, the School District Accounting and Advisory Committee, the Fiscal Insolvency Workgroup, and the Learning Assistance Program Technical Working Group.
Cory holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University, a master’s degree from Gonzaga University, and was a Certified School Business Administrator through WASBO.
Fixed Income Capital Markets of D.A. Davidson & Co.
601 W. Riverside, Suite 800
Spokane, WA 99203