Leadership Team
The U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. leadership team which supports First American Funds is comprised of experienced executives representing each segment of our business. The firm is headed by Eric Thole, chief executive officer (CEO) of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management.
The Leadership Team includes:

Eric Thole
CEO of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management
30 years of financial industry experience

Kevin Breen
Head of Distribution and Strategy
27 years of financial industry experience

Rick Ertel
General Counsel and Secretary
33 years of financial industry experience

Lisa Isaacson
Chief Administrative Officer
26 years of financial industry experience

Leo Karwejna
Chief Compliance Officer
26 years of financial industry experience

Jim Palmer, CFA
CIO - Money Market Funds Management and Corporate Fixed Income Strategies
37 years of financial industry experience

Jill Stevenson
Head of Operations and Fund Treasury
38 years of financial industry experience

Torie Wise
Head of Business Solutions
16 years of financial industry experience