Amy K. Johnson retired from her position as global head of operations for Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the investment management division of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in June 2019. Ms. Johnson held her position as global head of operations for Columbia Threadneedle Investments from April 2016 to June 2019 and previously served in several positions at Columbia Threadneedle Investments and its predecessors and affiliates since 2001. Her most recent roles included president of Ameriprise Trust Company from November 2006 to April 2017 and Columbia Threadneedle Investments COO - North America from May 2010 to April 2016.
Ms. Johnson has been a board member of Friends of Ngong Road since 2009 and currently serves as COO, a volunteer position. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its mission is to transform the lives of children impacted by AIDS and HIV in Nairobi, Kenya, through education and support. Ms. Johnson has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Parnassus Funds since 2022. Ms. Johnson’s experience, as indicated by her background, support her qualifications to serve as an Independent Director on our Board of Directors. She currently serves as chair of the Technology Committee.