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 risk and analytics function. Mr. Deuser previously served as a portfolio manager on River Road’s Long-Short Equity Portfolio and 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
Matthew R. Girardi
Manager, Systematic Research & Development
Mr. Girardi serves as Manager, Systematic Research & Development for River Road, supporting the investment team’s decision making process through the development of data and analytics tools. Prior to joining River Road in 2014, Mr. Girardi served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and worked in the Defense Finance Accounting Service.
Mr. Girardi earned a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Indiana University Southeast and an M.B.A. from Butler University.
Manager, Systematic Research & Development
Brett T. Leary
Specialist, Systematic Research & Development
Mr. Leary serves as Specialist, Systematic Research & Development. In this role, he works with River Road’s investment team to support reporting, special projects, and process enhancements. Mr. Leary joined River Road in 2017.
Mr. Leary graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.S.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Economics. He has passed Level I of the CFA program.
Specialist, Systematic Research & Development
Human Resources
Elizabeth A. Brenner, PhD, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Brenner serves as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, she provides guidance on employee relations and is responsible for developing River Road’s human resources programs. 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 Human Resources Officer
Kristin C. LaMaster, SPHR, PHR
Senior Specialist, Human Resources
Ms. LaMaster serves as Senior Specialist, Human Resources. In this role, Ms. LaMaster supports the firm’s human resources function. Ms. LaMaster joined River Road in 2011.
Ms. LaMaster earned a B.A. in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters in Sports Administration from Northwestern University. She was awarded the PHR® certification in 2015 and the SPHR® certification in 2020.
Senior 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