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

Eric Thole

CEO of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management and President of First American Funds
30 years of financial industry experience

Jim Palmer, CFA

Jim Palmer, CFA

Chief Investment Officer
37 years of financial industry experience

Kevin Breen

Kevin Breen

Head of Distribution and Strategy
27 years of financial industry experience

Alyssa Bentz

Alyssa Bentz

Chief Compliance Officer
20 years of financial industry experience

Rick Ertel

Rick Ertel

General Counsel and Secretary
33 years of financial industry experience

Jill Stevenson

Jill Stevenson

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

Lisa Isaacson

Lisa Isaacson

Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives
26 years of financial industry experience

Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson

Finance Manager
25 years of financial industry experience

Torie Wise

Torie Wise

Head of Business Solutions
16 years of financial industry experience