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

Eric Thole

CEO of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management
32 years of financial industry experience

Kevin Breen

Kevin Breen

Head of Distribution and Strategy
29 years of financial industry experience

Rick Ertel

Rick Ertel

General Counsel and Secretary
35 years of financial industry experience

Lisa Isaacson

Lisa Isaacson

Chief Administrative Officer
28 years of financial industry experience

Leo Karwejna

Leo Karwejna

Chief Compliance Officer
28 years of financial industry experience

Jim Palmer, CFA

Jim Palmer, CFA

CIO - Money Market Funds Management and Corporate Fixed Income Strategies
39 years of financial industry experience

Jill Stevenson

Jill Stevenson

Head of Operations and Fund Treasury
40 years of financial industry experience

Torie Wise

Torie Wise

Head of Business Solutions
18 years of financial industry experience