Project Finance, Debt and Strategic Contracts Division Director

Benjamin H. Asher serves as director of Project Finance, Debt and Strategic Contracts.

As director, Asher is responsible for the management of TxDOT’s project financing, debt management and strategic contracts. This includes managing TxDOT's various debt and financial assistance programs, including TIFIA loan activity, the State Infrastructure Bank, toll equity, and pass-through financings. Asher and his team partner with TxDOT districts and state and local entities to finance and deliver major transportation projects throughout the state.

Prior to joining TxDOT in June 2012, Asher worked for Public Resources Advisory Group, an independent financial advisory firm, most recently as a partner and senior managing director in New York. Previously, Asher worked in investment banking on a broad range of financings.

Asher received his bachelor of arts in history from Columbia University and an MBA in finance from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.