"Lee and his company (Community Development Associates) have provided tax-exempt bond financial advisory services to Waste Management for several years. Lee is extremely customer oriented with a great deal of knowledge, experience, and expertise in this area. I would highly recommend utilizing his services." April 30, 2009
"Tax-exempt bond financing can be complex at times. CDA takes the time to work with local government staff to ensure that these transactions receive the guidance and support necessary so that everyone understands and supports the transactions"
"While employed at Allied Waste Industries, now Republic Services, I worked with Lee McCormick for a period of approximately two years. As an expert in the tax-exempt financing field, Lee provided superior advisory services to the Allied Treasury team. The tax-exempt program, set up with his guidance and recommendations, was detailed and efficient. Lee’s outstanding leadership and organizational skills were evident during the smooth execution of nine tax-exempt financing deals which resulted in millions of dollars in interest expense savings. Lee is a professional who treats others with respect and shows integrity in the work he performs."
"Lee is extremely knowledgeable in the Private Activity Bond area and was the driving force in the development of the PAB issuance program for the Mission Economic Development Corporation. His active pursuit of borrowers, combined with his association with MEDC, has created a mutually beneficial program for all parties concerned. It is a pleasure to be associated with a professional such as Lee McCormick." April 30, 2009
"If you are considering the issuance of tax-exempt bonds, I highly recommend utilizing Lee with Community Development Associates. He and his staff are both knowledgeable and dependable. With their assistance we were able to achieve our issuance goals and launch a very successful tax-exempt bond program." May 16, 2009
"Having worked closely with Lee on a recent transaction, I found Lee to be a true leader with a keen eye for business. He is passionate about his job, but what I admire most about Lee is that he is a true family man and a servant leader. His honesty and integrity are above reproach. Do not pass up the opportunity to work with Lee." May 2, 2009
"I have known Lee for several years and have enjoyed working with him on a number of initiatives. Lee has always proven to be a man of great wisdom, character, professionalism and good humor. He also has demonstrated a great deal of creativity in seeking various methods of acheiving a desirable outcome, looking for the win-win solution. I recommend Lee without reservation." Dan Quinto May 4, 2009