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.

Elizabeth A. Brenner, PhD, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer

Ms. Brenner serves as Chief Human Resources 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.

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.