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
31 years of financial industry experience
Kevin Breen
Head of Distribution and Strategy
28 years of financial industry experience
Rick Ertel
General Counsel and Secretary
34 years of financial industry experience
Lisa Isaacson
Chief Administrative Officer
27 years of financial industry experience
Leo Karwejna
Chief Compliance Officer
27 years of financial industry experience
Jim Palmer, CFA
CIO - Money Market Funds Management and Corporate Fixed Income Strategies
38 years of financial industry experience
Jill Stevenson
Head of Operations and Fund Treasury
39 years of financial industry experience
Torie Wise
Head of Business Solutions
17 years of financial industry experience