Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) 2026 Conference Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) 2026 Conference

John Phan

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Facilities Financing Advisor
Campanile Group


John Phan is the Founder and Principal of Campanile Group. John began his public finance career over twenty years ago, helping schools, colleges, cities, counties, and water agencies finance their capital projects. John provides fiduciary advisory services to charter schools seeking facility financing. He analyzes and evaluates the financing options available for charter schools, which include: commercial loans, bond financing, tax-exempt loans, NMTC loans, CDFI loans, lease-to-own, etc. He helps secure and manage the financing, as well as negotiate the terms and interest rates with the underwriter/lender on the school’s behalf. Since 2014, John has completed over 80 short and long-term financings for charter schools totaling over $1 billion. These projects have ranged from short-term preconstruction notes to long-term start-up school financings.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-phan-912545108

Sessions

Charter schools often struggle to find safe, affordable facilities—but there are a variety of fund…

Bond financing can be transformative for charter schools—but the process can also feel complex, in…