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 and president of First American Funds.
The Leadership Team includes:
Eric Thole
CEO of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management and President of First American Funds
29 years of financial industry experience
Jim Palmer, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
36 years of financial industry experience
Kevin Breen
Head of Distribution and Strategy
26 years of financial industry experience
Ken Delecki
Head of Securities Lending
34 years of financial industry experience
Alyssa Bentz
Chief Compliance Officer
19 years of financial industry experience
Rick Ertel
General Counsel and Secretary
32 years of financial industry experience
Jill Stevenson
Head of Operations and Fund Treasury
37 years of financial industry experience
Lisa Isaacson
Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives
25 years of financial industry experience
Mark Nelson
Finance Manager
24 years of financial industry experience
Kyle Rulau
Senior Business Line Risk Manager
33 years of financial industry experience
Torie Wise
Head of Business Solutions
16 years of financial industry experience