John has worked with Kansas local governments since 1978. Mr. Haas received a Master’s Degree from the Hugo Wall Center for Urban Studies at Wichita State University in 1979. He also has a Certificate of Public Management and graduate hours in finance from WSU. He specializes in public finance and analytical services. Prior to July 2019, Mr. Haas was lead on a majority of the bond financings completed by Ranson prior to 2017, which was an average of approximately 20 to 30 financings a year. Since semi retiring, Mr. Haas works on an average of five to ten issues each year. Mr. Haas served on the intergovernmental relations committee for the National Association of Municipal Advisors (“NAMA”). This committee is responsible for working with federal officials and staff members regarding the issuance of debt by local units of government and the professionals they work with.