Our fund managers
Our experienced asset managers are deeply immersed in their industries of focus. They apply an active management approach to long-term success, viewing the world through the lens of the future to adapt in the present. Together, they help expertly form and manage a team of more than 145 investment professionals with:
- More than 85% who possess 10+ years of service
- More than 50% who have 20+ years of investment experience
- More than 80% who hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, an advanced degree, or both
Meet the team
ASSET ALLOCATION MUTUAL FUNDS
Stephen Lowe, CFA
Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist
Stephen Lowe, CFA | Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist
Professional details
Mr. Lowe joined Thrivent in 1997. He is the Chief Investment Strategist and has served as a portfolio manager of various Thrivent mutual funds since 2009. He was portfolio manager of the high yield portion of Thrivent’s general account (2002-2009). Mr. Lowe also was high yield research manager (2004-2009), and prior to that an investment research analyst (1997-2002). Prior to Thrivent, Mr. Lowe worked as an equity securities analyst at Dain Bosworth, and a reporter and editor at several newspapers.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund (since 2016)
- Thrivent Conservative Allocation Fund (since 2015)
- Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Fund (since 2013)
- Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund (since 2016)
- Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund (since 2016)
- Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund (since 2016)
David Royal
Chief Investment Strategist
David Royal
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer
David Royal | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Professional details
Mr. Royal joined Thrivent in 2006. He is the Chief Financial Officer and and Chief Investment Officer at Thrivent.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund (since 2018)
- Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund (since 2018)
- Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund (since 2018)
- Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund (since 2018)
David Spangler, CFA
Head of Mixed Assets & Market Strategies
David Spangler, CFA
Vice President, Model & Mixed Asset Portfolios
David Spangler, CFA | Vice President, Model & Mixed Asset Portfolios
Professional details
Mr. Spangler joined Thrivent in 2002 serving as Director of Thrivent’s Investment Product Management group. Currently, he is the Vice President of Model & Mixed Asset Portfolios. In 2019, he was named Senior Portfolio Manager.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund (since 2019)
- Thrivent Conservative Allocation Fund (since 2022)
- Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Fund (since 2019)
- Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund (since 2019)
- Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund (since 2019)
- Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund (since 2019)
Theron Whitehorn, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Theron Whitehorn, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Whitehorn joined Thrivent in 2018 serving as Director of Fixed Income Quantitative Research.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent Conservative Allocation Fund (since 2021)
- Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Fund ( since 2021)
EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS
Brian Bomgren, CQF
Senior Portfolio Manager
Brian Bomgren, CQF | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Bomgren joined Thrivent in 2006 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent International Equity Fund (since 2016)
Lauri Brunner
Senior Portfolio Manager
Lauri Brunner | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Ms. Brunner joined Thrivent in 2007 serving as a research analyst covering large cap consumer discretionary and consumer staples companies.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund (since 2018)
Matthew Carlone, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Matthew Carlone, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Carlone joined Thrivent in 2023 as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund (since 2025)
Nabil M. Elsheshai, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Nabil Elsheshai, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Elsheshai joined Thrivent in 2023 as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Growth Fund (since 2025)
Patrick Farley, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Patrick Farley, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Farley joined Thrivent in 2018, serving as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Growth Fund (since 2024)
- Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund (since 2025)
Brian Flanagan, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Brian Flanagan, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Flanagan joined Thrivent in 1994, serving as a portfolio manager since 2000.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund (since 2004)
Shu Guo
Senior Portfolio Manager
Shu Guo | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Guo joined Thrivent in 2022, serving as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent International Equity Fund (since 2024)
Nicolas M. Horns
Senior Portfolio Manager
Nicolas M. Horns | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Horns joined Thrivent in 2021 as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund (since 2025)
Michael Hubbard
Senior Portfolio Manager
Michael Hubbard | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Hubbard joined Thrivent in 2018, serving as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Growth Fund (since 2022)
Vikram Kaura
Senior Portfolio Manager
Vikram Kaura | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Kaura joined Thrivent in 2017, serving as a portfolio manager since 2022.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund (since 2022)
Kurt Lauber, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Kurt Lauber, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Lauber joined Thrivent in 2004. He has previously served as an associate portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund (since 2013)
Thomas Lieu, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Thomas Lieu, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Lieu joined Thrivent in 2019, serving as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund (since 2022)
Stephen Lowe, CFA
Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist
Stephen Lowe, CFA | Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist
Professional details
Mr. Lowe joined Thrivent in 1997. He is the Chief Investment Strategist and has served as a portfolio manager of various Thrivent mutual funds since 2009. He was portfolio manager of the high yield portion of Thrivent’s general account (2002-2009). Mr. Lowe also was high yield research manager (2004-2009), and prior to that an investment research analyst (1997-2002). Prior to Thrivent, Mr. Lowe worked as an equity securities analyst at Dain Bosworth, and a reporter and editor at several newspapers.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Global Stock Fund (since 2026)
J.P. McKim, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
J.P. McKim, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. McKim joined Thrivent in 2019, serving as a portfolio manager since 2022.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund (since 2022)
Mark Militello, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Mark Militello, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Militello joined Thrivent in 2022 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund (since 2023)
Noah Monsen, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Noah Monsen, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Monsen has been with Thrivent since 2000 and has served in an investment management capacity since 2008.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent International Equity Fund (since 2016)
David Royal
Chief Investment Strategist
David Royal
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer
David Royal | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Professional details
Mr. Royal joined Thrivent in 2006. He is the Chief Financial Officer and and Chief Investment Officer at Thrivent.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Global Stock Fund (since 2026)
Gregory A. Scolaro, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Gregory A. Scolaro, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Scolaro joined Thrivent in 2025 as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund (since 2026)
Jaimin Soni
Senior Portfolio Manager
Jaimin Soni | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Soni joined Thrivent in 2019, serving as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund (since 2025)
David Spangler, CFA
Vice President, Model & Mixed Asset Portfolios
David Spangler, CFA | Vice President, Model & Mixed Asset Portfolios
Professional details
Mr. Spangler joined Thrivent in 2002 serving as Director of Thrivent’s Investment Product Management group. Currently, he is the Vice President of Model & Mixed Asset Portfolios. In 2019, he was named Senior Portfolio Manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Global Stock Fund (since 2019)
James Tinucci, CFA
Vice President & Head of Equity Investments
James Tinucci, CFA | Vice President & Head of Equity Investments
Professional details
Mr. Tinucci joined Thrivent in 2014. He previously held various positions at Thrivent from 2007 to 2012. Prior to rejoining Thrivent, Mr. Tinucci was a manager at Deloitte Consulting.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund (since 2015)
Jing Wang, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Jing Wang, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Wang joined Thrivent in 2019 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent International Equity Fund (since 2023)
Jordan Winters, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Jordan Winters, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Winters joined Thrivent in 2025, serving as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund (since 2025)
Katelyn Young, CPA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Katelyn Young, CPA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Ms. Young joined Thrivent in 2022 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund (since 2023)
FIXED INCOME MUTUAL FUNDS
Johan Åkesson, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Johan Åkesson, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Åkesson joined Thrivent in 1993, and has served as portfolio manager and associate portfolio manager during various time periods since 1999.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent High Yield Municipal Bond Fund (since 2018)
- Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund (since 2022)
Jon-Paul (JP) Gagne
Senior Portfolio Manager
Jon-Paul (JP) Gagne | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Gagne joined Thrivent in 2018 serving as a senior research analyst and trader covering securitized assets. He became a portfolio manager in 2021.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent Short-Term Bond Fund (since 2021)
- Thrivent Government Bond Fund (since 2022)
- Thrivent Multisector Bond Fund (since 2025)
Stephen Lowe, CFA
Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist
Stephen Lowe, CFA | Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist
Professional details
Mr. Lowe joined Thrivent in 1997. He is the Chief Investment Strategist and has served as a portfolio manager of various Thrivent mutual funds since 2009. He was portfolio manager of the high yield portion of Thrivent’s general account (2002-2009). Mr. Lowe also was high yield research manager (2004-2009), and prior to that an investment research analyst (1997-2002). Prior to Thrivent, Mr. Lowe worked as an equity securities analyst at Dain Bosworth, and a reporter and editor at several newspapers.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Multisector Bond Fund (since 2018)
Paul Ocenasek, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Paul Ocenasek, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Ocenasek joined Thrivent in 1987. He has served as a portfolio manager since 1997.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent High Yield Fund (since 1997)
William Stouten
Senior Portfolio Manager
William Stouten | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Stouten joined Thrivent in 2001. He was a research analyst and trader for the Thrivent money market funds since 2001.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Money Market Fund (since 2003)
Cortney Swensen, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Cortney Swensen, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Ms. Swensen joined Thrivent in 2011 serving as a research analyst covering investment grade corporate bonds. She became a portfolio manager in 2016.
Paul Tommerdahl, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Paul Tommerdahl, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Tommerdahl joined Thrivent in 2016 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent High Yield Fund (since 2023)
Kent White, CFA
Vice President, Fixed Income Mutual Funds
Kent White, CFA | Vice President, Fixed Income Mutual Funds
Professional details
Mr. White is currently a VP, Fixed Income Mutual Funds, and was previously the Director of Investment Grade Research. He has been with the firm since 1999.
Theron Whitehorn, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Theron Whitehorn, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Whitehorn joined Thrivent in 2018 serving as Director of Fixed Income Quantitative Research.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Multisector Bond Fund (since 2021)
Stephanie Woeppel
Senior Portfolio Manager
Stephanie Woeppel | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Ms. Woeppel joined Thrivent in 2022 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent High Yield Municipal Bond Fund (since 2023)
- Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund (since 2023)
ETFs
Simon Bizien, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Simon Bizien, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Bizien joined Thrivent in 2022 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (since 2023)
Charmaine Chan, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Charmaine Chan, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Ms. Chan joined Thrivent in 2022 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Value ETF (since 2023)
Nicholas Griffith, MD, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Nicholas Griffith, MD, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Griffith joined Thrivent in 2021, serving as a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (since 2022)
Andrew Leeser, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Andrew Leeser, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Leeser joined Thrivent in 2012, serving as a portfolio manager since 2021.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Ultra Short Bond ETF (since 2025)
Chad Miller, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Charles (Chad) Miller, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Miller joined Thrivent in 2013 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (since 2022)
Christopher J. Parker, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Christopher J. Parker, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Parker joined Thrivent in 2022 and is a senior portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Small Cap Value ETF (since 2023)
Cortney Swensen, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Cortney Swensen, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Ms. Swensen joined Thrivent in 2011 serving as a research analyst covering investment grade corporate bonds. She became a portfolio manager in 2016.
Portfolios managed
- Thrivent Core Plus Bond ETF (since 2025)
- Thrivent Ultra Short Bond ETF (since 2025)
Kent White, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Kent White, CFA | Vice President, Fixed Income Mutual Funds
Professional details
Mr. White is currently a VP, Fixed Income Mutual Funds, and was previously the Director of Investment Grade Research. He has been with the firm since 1999.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Core Plus Bond ETF (since 2025)
Graham Wong, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager
Graham Wong, CFA | Senior Portfolio Manager
Professional details
Mr. Wong joined Thrivent in 2013, serving as a portfolio manager.
Portfolio managed
- Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (since 2020)