Laura joined the firm in 1999 and plays a lead role in the daily management of the firm’s Investment Operations department. She is also the lead contact and administrator for cash management services offered to Fund Participants. In this role, Laura has regular contact with Fund Custodians and manages new account and/or new service implementation.

Previously, Laura served PMA’s local government investment pool relationships while working closely with corporate operations. She has also led PMA’s Portfolio Advisory team, responsible for delivering PMA’s high level of client service. As a prior Portfolio Advisor, she was responsible for the placement of investments on behalf of Illinois school district and community colleges as well as developing and implementing cash flow analysis. Within PMA Securities, she was responsible for bond proceeds management and arbitrage reporting for school districts that had issued debt.

Prior to joining the firm, Laura served Northern Trust Corporation for seven years in both the Internal Auditing department and in the Wealth Management Trust Administration group. She received her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Illinois State University and holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 99 FINRA licenses.