CEO, FAF Advisors; Pres., First American Funds

Tom is the CEO of FAF Advisors and president of First American Funds. Appointed as CEO in 2000, he orchestrated the successful integration of multiple disparate cultures into what is now FAF Advisors. Under Tom’s leadership, the firm has become a leading investment advisor with a strong performance-driven culture with experienced, world class professionals; a well-established and proven investment processes; and a stable of strong products. In addition, he has spearheaded the expansion of FAF's distribution from a proprietary focus to a growing multi-channel approach Prior to his current position, Tom served in senior leadership roles at Piper Jaffray and was a member of the management committee that brought the firm’s equity group to national prominence. Previously, he was a top-ranked senior airline equity analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York. Prior to that, Tom was vice president of finance at Northwest Airlines where he was responsible for corporate finance, pension, cash, and credit transactions. Tom received a B.A. in economics and German from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business. Tom serves as director, chairman of the finance committee, and member of the audit committee for Pinnacle Airlines Corp. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Investment Company Institute (ICI). Tom is chairman of the Saint Thomas Academy Board of Trustees, is an advisory board member of Granite Global Ventures, and is a member of the Applied Investment Management Advisory Board for the University of Notre Dame.

Senior Managing Director, Communications

As the head of Communications for FAF Advisors, Kim manages the brand and directs the creation of marketing and client/shareholder materials for the advisor and First American products. She also serves as a member of FAF Advisors’ Operating Committee . Kim, who began working in the financial industry in 1983, joined the firm in 1986. She was previously senior vice president of communications for Piper Capital Management. Kim also worked in communications at Piper Jaffray and Bankers Systems. She received an A.A. from Cottey College and an B.A. in mass communications from St. Cloud State University.

General Counsel

Charlie joined the firm in 2004 and is responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance issues involving the firm and First American products. He is also a member of FAF Advisors’ Operating Committee He began working in the financial industry in 1975 and in addition to more than 20 years of experience in private practice at Gardner, Carton & Douglas, Charlie served as executive vice president and general counsel for Zurich Kemper Investment, where he managed a legal staff and was responsible for oversight of a variety of legal functions, including acquisitions, regulatory compliance, litigation, contract negotiations, and employee benefits. In private practice, Charlie represented clients in corporate finance and M&A transactions and counseled financial service clients regarding regulatory compliance. Charlie began his legal career with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. He received a B.A. and J.D. from the University of Santa Clara and has served as an adjunct professor in the Financial Services Law Program sponsored by ITT Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Senior Managing Director

Jon oversees technology, operations, and investment administration. He most recently oversaw the firm’s Product, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, and Key Accounts groups, where he directed these groups in efforts to promote First American Funds. Jon is also a member of FAF Advisors’ Operating Committee. He began working in the financial industry in 1980 and joined the firm in 1984. Jon received a B.S. from Minnesota State University—Mankato with emphasis in both history and business finance. He also serves as treasurer for the Morton Cure Paralysis Fund.

Chief Financial Officer

As chief financial officer, Joe oversees FAF Advisors’ finance and mutual fund treasury activities, as well as corporate development, risk management, and securities lending operations. He also serves as a member of FAF Advisors’ Operating Committee. Joe joined he firm and began working in the financial industry in 1981. He previously oversaw the asset/liability management and planning and analysis divisions of U.S. Bank’s Treasury and Finance departments. He received a B.A. from Macalester College and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Joe serves on the finance committee of the YMCA of Greater St. Paul.