Since Catalyst’s inception, Rhys Heinsch has overseen the Company’s portfolio and capital strategies to create profitable urban investment from development through disposition. His focus is on the creation of innovative techniques in customized finance, public/private collaboration and asset management to achieve successful results. Through these efforts, Mr. Heinsch has underwritten, structured, and closed transactions for over $3 billion in debt and equity across 200+ transactions including multiple complex public/private partnerships utilizing structured bonds, grants, tax increment financing, and municipal management districts. During this process, he has helped guide Catalyst’s portfolio to leading positions in multiple markets through his strategic management and team approach. Nationally recognized for innovative capital and deal structuring, Mr. Heinsch has been asked to speak at Harvard University, the American Planning Association and other prominent venues. Mr. Heinsch is a graduate of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin and holds a dual degree in finance and accounting.