Money Market Fund Portfolio Management Team
Commitment runs high for the portfolio management team overseeing the First American money market funds. As a group, the senior portfolio managers experience in the industry averages more than 27 years. Learn more about each investment professional below.
Jim Palmer, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
39 years experience
Jim leads the investment team at U.S. Bancorp Asset Management. He is responsible for the investment process and performance of the portfolio management group, including money market mutual funds and institutional investment grade fixed-income portfolios.
Jeff Rowe, CFA
Managing Director - Head of Liquidity Portfolio Management
21 years experience
Jeff leads and oversees portfolio management for money market funds, local government investment pools, and other institutional fixed income portfolios with a focus on capital preservation, liquidity, and disciplined risk management.
Jeff Plotnik
Managing Director - Money Market Funds Portfolio Management
33 years experience
Jeff is responsible for the management and day-to-day trading of the First American money market funds. He also assists in the trading of institutional investment grade fixed-income portfolios.
Mike Welle, CFA
Director - Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
34 years experience
Mike is responsible for management of the First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, including day-to-day trading. He also manages institutional investment grade fixed-income portfolios.
Tony Companion
Director - Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
11 years experience
Tony is the senior member of the trading team and is responsible for the analysis and execution of agency, asset-backed, commercial paper, corporate, and U.S. Treasury securities across the First American money market funds and institutional investment‑grade fixed income portfolios.
Laura Creason
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
14 years experience
Laura manages short‑term investments for the firm’s local government investment pool (LGIP) portfolios. Her investment focus includes government sector securities, including U.S. Treasuries, federal agencies, supranationals, and repurchase agreements.