Rodriguez named to head DASNY

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Board of Directors on Wednesday named Robert J. Rodriguez its acting president and chief executive officer.

Rodriguez is currently New York’s Secretary of State and will start his new role on May 8. He will be acting president and CEO until confirmed by the state Senate.

“DASNY’s financing, construction and grants management on behalf of science, health and educational not-for-profits [are] the foundation for stronger, inclusive and more sustainable communities across the state of New York,” Rodriguez said.

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York headlined the top 10 issuers in the first quarter of 2024 with a nearly $3 billion deal last month.

“As Secretary of State, Robert has been a skilled manager, a sharp tactician and a devoted public servant for the people of New York, and I have the utmost confidence that he will continue to succeed in this new role,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Rodriguez was as a member of the New York State Assembly for 11 years.

He also held several private sector roles, such as a vice president and director at public financial management at A.C. Advisory Inc. and various management and operations roles at Bloomberg LP.

Rodriguez graduated from Yale University, where he received a B.A. in history and political science and from New York University’s Stern Business School where he received an MBA in finance.