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
Senior Specialist, Human Resources
Ms. Dutschke serves as Senior 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.
Senior Specialist, Human Resources
Administration
Erin P. Spencer
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Ms. Spencer serves as Executive Assistant, providing administrative support for River Road’s CEO. Additionally, she serves as Office Manager. In this role, she is responsible for managing office operations and administrative support for the firm. Ms. Spencer joined River Road in 2011.
Ms. Spencer earned a B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communications from the University of Kentucky.
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Barbara A. DeFerraro
Executive Assistant
Ms. DeFerraro serves as Executive Assistant. In this role, she provides 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
Dejah T. Shelton
Coordinator, Administration
Ms. Shelton serves as Coordinator, Administration. In this role, she is responsible for a variety of administrative functions. Ms. Shelton joined River Road in 2023.
Ms. Shelton earned an Associate in Arts from Elizabethtown Community & Technical College and is pursuing a B.S. in Marketing from Northern Kentucky University.
Coordinator, Administration