Investment Risk & Analytics
Greg E. Deuser, CFA
Chief Investment Risk & Analytics Officer
Mr. Deuser serves as Chief Investment Risk & Analytics Officer and is responsible for the firm’s investment risk & analytics function. Mr. Deuser previously served as the firm’s Director of Research & Risk Management. Mr. Deuser holds equity in the firm and serves as a non-voting member of the Executive Committee, River Road’s governing body. Prior to joining River Road in 2005, Mr. Deuser served as Vice President & Portfolio Manager for National City and Senior Portfolio Manager and equity partner with PRIMCO Capital Management.
Mr. Deuser graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.S. in Engineering. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation in 1992 and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Louisville.
Chief Investment Risk & Analytics Officer
Human Resources
Elizabeth A. Brenner, PhD, SPHR
Chief Organizational Development Officer
Ms. Brenner serves as Chief Organizational Development Officer. She is responsible for the human resources and administration functions at River Road. Ms. Brenner holds equity in the firm and serves as a voting member of the Executive Committee, River Road’s governing body. Ms. Brenner joined River Road in 2009.
Ms. Brenner earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and an M.S. in Human Resources Education from the University of Louisville. Additionally, she obtained a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Louisville. Ms. Brenner was awarded the SPHR® certification in 2015.
Chief Organizational Development Officer
Liz F. Dutschke
Specialist, Human Resources
Ms. Dutschke serves as Specialist, Human Resources. In this role, she provides generalist human resources support. Prior to joining River Road in 2021, Ms. Dutschke held various human resources positions at Hardin County Schools, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Sullivan University.
Ms. Dutschke earned an associate degree in Computer Graphic Design, a B.S. in Business Administration, and an M.B.A. from Sullivan University.
Specialist, Human Resources
Administration
Barbara A. DeFerraro
Executive Assistant
Ms. DeFerraro serves as Executive Assistant. In this role, she provides general administrative support for River Road’s CEO. Prior to joining River Road in 2005, Ms. DeFerraro worked with the firm’s founders at SMC Capital Inc. (Commonwealth SMC) where she held a variety of securities trading and client administration roles.
Ms. DeFerraro attended the University of Louisville.
Executive Assistant
Erin P. Spencer
Senior Specialist, Administration
Ms. Spencer serves as Senior Specialist, Administration. In this role, Ms. Spencer is responsible for a variety of office operations and administrative functions. Ms. Spencer joined River Road in 2011.
Ms. Spencer earned a B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communications from the University of Kentucky.
Senior Specialist, Administration