Experience: Many of us at RICE HALL JAMES have worked together for over 20 years – a significant advantage that distinguishes both our firm and the enduring consistency of our investment process.
RICE HALL JAMES BIOGRAPHIES:
Investment TeamTrading
Client Service & Marketing
Administration
Trading
D.J. Devin
Head Securities Trader
DJ joined the firm in June 1981 and served in several administrative and trade-related functions. In 1986, she assumed responsibility for the execution of all trades and management of soft dollars and commissions. She received a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from San Diego State University and is a member of the Security Traders Association of Los Angeles.
Jorji-Ann McAllister
Trader
Jorji-Ann joined RHJ in May 1987 and has served in several administrative and trade related functions. Jorji-Ann completes all trading functions, including placement and execution of orders. She has a B.S. in criminal justice from Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska.
Client Service & Marketing
Thao N. Buuhoan
President & Chief Operating Officer
Thao joined the firm in June 2000 and was responsible for Institutional Marketing and Client Service. In June 2009, Thao was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer and oversees Operations and Trading in addition to her Marketing and Client Service responsibilities. Prior to joining RHJ, she was a Marketing Manager at State Street Global Advisors in Hong Kong, responsible for sales and marketing to Asian institutions. She holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Michael Meoli
Vice President
Mike joined RHJ in March 2011 and is responsible for Institutional Marketing and Consultant Relations. Mike recently worked at Everest Capital as Vice President responsible for business development. Other previous work experience includes business development at Pathway Capital Management and conducting research on investment managers at an institutional investment consulting firm. Mike holds a B.A. from Concordia University and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Irvine.
Administration
Carl M. Obeck
Chief Financial Officer
Carl joined RHJ as Marketing Manager in 2003 and was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in 2004 and Chief Financial Officer in 2009. Prior to joining the firm, Carl was responsible for Institutional Consulting Relationships and Marketing at Freeman Associates Investment Management. He also served as Director of Marketing at Messner & Smith. Previous experience includes Corporate Vice President at Montgomery Asset Management and Product Manager for Citibank London NA. Carl has an M.A. from Webster University in Vienna, Austria, and a B.A. from the University of Delaware.
Janine Marquez
Chief Compliance Officer
Janine joined RHJ in July 2002. Janine was appointed Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for RHJ in June 2009. As CCO, she is responsible for oversight and implementation of the compliance program and regulatory requirements for the firm. Throughout her tenure with RHJ, Janine has held various roles within Marketing, Trading and Compliance. Previously, she was a Senior Investment Analyst at Callan Associates Inc. She was responsible for researching and analyzing money management firms for pension fund plan sponsors. She holds a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.
Tony Shaw
Operations Manager
Tony joined the firm in August 2010 and has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining RHJ, he served as Vice President at LPL Financial overseeing areas in operations and client services as well as issue resolution. Tony holds a B.A. degree in finance from San Diego State University.