MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. is pleased to announce that Eric Thole has been named the firm’s chief executive officer and president, effective June 30, 2014. Thole will succeed Joseph Ulrey, who is retiring from U.S. Bank after 34 years of service.
Thole has been serving as chief operating officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. and vice president of First American Funds. He has spent more than 17 years with the firm, working in positions of increasing responsibility.
Thole earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in communications from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He is active in his local community promoting youth involvement in athletics.
“Eric’s background and leadership make him ideally suited for this expanded role,” said Andrew Cecere, vice chairman and chief financial officer of U.S. Bancorp. “We all wish Joe the very best in his retirement, and thank him for his 34 years of service.”
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. serves as investment advisor to the First American Funds. A subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management focuses on providing investment management services to institutional clients, including corporations, public entities and nonprofits. It has combined assets under management of more than $56 billion as of May 31, 2014. First American Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC, an affiliate of the investment advisor.
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