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
29 years of financial industry experience

Kevin Breen

Kevin Breen

Head of Distribution and Strategy
26 years of financial industry experience

Rick Ertel

Rick Ertel

General Counsel and Secretary
32 years of financial industry experience

Lisa Isaacson

Lisa Isaacson

Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President of First American Funds
25 years of financial industry experience

Leo Karwejna

Leo Karwejna

Chief Compliance Officer
26 years of financial industry experience

Jim Palmer, CFA

Jim Palmer, CFA

Chief Investment Officer and President of First American Funds
36 years of financial industry experience

Jill Stevenson

Jill Stevenson

Head of Operations and Treasurer of First American Funds
37 years of financial industry experience

Torie Wise

Torie Wise

Head of Business Solutions
16 years of financial industry experience