A Blend of Youth and Experience

Brian L. Gevry, CFA, is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Boyd Watterson Global Asset Management Group LLC (“Boyd Watterson Global”), the parent company of Boyd Watterson Asset Management, LLC (“Boyd Watterson”) and Amber Infrastructure Group. Brian is also the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Boyd Watterson. He is responsible for the strategic leadership of the companies and oversight of the investment processes and committees. In his executive leadership role, he focuses on the development and execution of the vision, cultural values, goals, and strategies, allocating resources as necessary to meet client needs while achieving the long-term success of the organization. He also guides the investment process, including developing investment philosophy and procedures across all asset classes to ensure Boyd Watterson Global’s investment management subsidiaries deliver investment results that meet client expectations while maintaining moderate levels of risk.

Brian joined Boyd Watterson’s predecessor firm, Duff & Phelps Investment Management, in November of 1991. Prior to becoming CEO and CIO in 2006, Brian held various management positions including Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CIO. Brian has worked to shape the organization’s foundational culture ensuring cohesive investment principles, philosophy, and procedures across asset classes. He emphasizes inclusivity and transparency to ensure all employees understand and demonstrate Boyd Watterson’s values and beliefs.

Additionally, Brian established the Strategic Management Process, through which he sets and oversees long-term company and line of business objectives. He has been instrumental in the company’s growth which continues to accelerate with expanded asset classes and new product offerings comprising real estate, fixed income, equity, and infrastructure strategies. Throughout his tenure as CEO, Brian has expanded Boyd Watterson’s footprint, opening offices in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Washington, D.C., Tampa, FL, Denver, CO, and most recently, West Hartford, CT, to join the already established headquarters in Cleveland, OH, and office in Chicago, IL. With the addition of Amber Infrastructure, Brian has taken the business to new levels, expanding into 12 countries.

• MBA from Case Western Reserve University
• BA from Cleveland State University
• CFA Charterholder
• Member of the CFA Institute
• Member of the CFA Society of Cleveland
• Chair of the Cleveland State University Foundation Investment Committee
• Member of the Schott Memorial Center Foundation, Inc.
• Member of the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors

Timothy M. Hyland is on the Committee of Managers for Boyd Watterson Asset Management and is President of the company. Additionally, Tim is the National Director of Sales, Marketing, and Client Service. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Distribution and Marketing teams, formulating annual plans, and overseeing their implementation. It is through his passion for client service and determination to meet client expectations that he maintains and grows existing relationships with consultants and institutions and creates new relationships. Tim is also focused on monitoring market trends in order to provide insight in the development of marketing materials and new products.

Tim’s relationship with Boyd Watterson began in October of 1994 when he joined the predecessor firm Duff and Phelps Investment Management Co. as Executive Vice President and National Sales Manager. Under his leadership, the firm has significantly expanded relationships, as well as assets under management, and has established a strong national presence.

Prior to joining Duff & Phelps in 1994, Tim was a Senior Vice President at McDonald & Co. Securities, Inc., earning a prestigious distinction in the firm’s Presidents’ Council for top producers.

• BS from the Georgia Institute of Technology

Timothy O. Horne is Head of the Boyd Watterson real estate division and of the Denver, Colorado office. Together with the Chief Executive Officer, he is responsible for the development and implementation of the long-term strategic and annual business plans. In his role as leader of the real estate division, Tim leverages the Boyd platform for cohesiveness, efficiency, and results. He manages the entire real estate team, the GSA focused open-end real estate fund, the maintenance and continued growth of the company’s real estate investment footprint and develops and maintains key strategic relationships. Tim provides senior level support and guidance across the company, personifying and maintaining Boyd Watterson culture and values.

Tim’s resume includes a long tenure with the General Services Administration where, prior to joining Boyd Watterson in February of 2021, he was Regional Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service for GSA’s Region 8 and Acting Administrator of GSA. His extensive career in the government space provides a solid framework for his contribution to Boyd’s vast government leased real estate portfolios.

• BS in Finance from Regis University
• BA in Communications from Regis University
• Member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee

As the Head of Boyd Watterson Fixed Income, Michael R. Vandenbossche, CFA, focuses on investment strategy formation and portfolio management of Boyd Watterson’s Fixed Income line of business. Responsible for ensuring investments follow client guidelines, with the goal of realizing client objectives and outperforming applicable benchmarks and competitor peer groups, while managing downside risks. He oversees the daily execution and implementation of the investment process. Mike started with the company in October of 2014 as a Senior Portfolio Manager before transitioning into his current role as CIO.

Previously, Mike served as a Portfolio Manager with Ambassador Capital Management and Munder Capital Management, where he was a member of the Investment Strategy team, headed the Captive Insurance team, and managed the corporate and CMBS sectors. His resume also includes time at Victory Capital Management and First of America Bank in such roles as Portfolio Manager, Asset/Liability Manager, and Municipal Analyst.

• MBA from Western Michigan University
• BA in Finance from Central Michigan University
• CFA Charterholder
• Member of the CFA Institute
• Member of the CFA Society of Detroit

Thomas J. Tarantino is Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer and is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the company, including the technology and human resource teams. He also oversees the Legal department and regulatory compliance function, including internal legal and compliance personnel. In addition, Thomas oversees the management of investor relations department and the new product implementation team.

Thomas joined Boyd Watterson in January of 2016 and played an integral role in the establishment and growth of the internal Legal department, as well as the expansion of compliance processes and practices, keeping pace with company growth and increasing regulatory demands. Thomas has also supervised the creation of the new product implementation group and dedicated investor relations team. He has more than 25 years of law experience focusing on such areas as corporate and business law, investment adviser regulation, securities law, commercial real estate, government law, and public finance.

• JD from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
• BA from Cleveland State University
• Admitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio, the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
• Currently serving on the Board of Directors of Deepwood Foundation
• Member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals and various bar associations

Don Haisch is the Chief Financial Officer for Boyd Watterson Global and oversees all aspects of the strategic and day-to-day global financial operations. Don’s leadership responsibilities include corporate accounting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, regulatory reporting, funding, treasury, and financial reporting for the management company, subsidiaries, and the funds.  Don also supports and represents the firm with investors, regulators, and other external constituencies.

Don joined Boyd Watterson in December 2024. Don has an extensive background in both the alternative asset management and real estate spaces. Prior to joining Boyd, Don was a Chief Accounting Officer at Ares Management for over ten years where he worked in both the Real Estate Debt vertical and the Secondaries vertical. In the Real Estate Debt vertical, Don was responsible for Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (a NYSE listed commercial mortgage REIT) and was integral in the launch of two real estate debt open end funds. In the Secondaries vertical, Don contributed to the success and significant growth of Ares Private Market Fund (a private equity secondaries registered investment company). Prior to Ares, Don was the Senior Vice President of the Americas for six years at CBRE where he oversaw all accounting and finance across all CBRE transactional and management businesses in the Americas (CBRE’s largest region).

• MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Business
• BS in Accounting from Western Illinois University
• Certified Public Accountant (Missouri, Inactive)
• Currently serves on the USO California Advisory Board

James A. Waler is the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for constructing, evaluating, and optimizing Boyd Watterson’s technology infrastructure and framework. He works closely with the CEO and key executives to identify and implement the best technologies and services to meet strategic long-term objectives. James also provides oversight and guidance to the IT and Operations departments, ensuring systems and practices are in place for customer security and satisfaction.

James began working for Boyd Watterson in July of 1990 when it was under the name of its predecessor, Duff & Phelps Management Co. James has been a critical component in the creation of proprietary systems throughout the company and in streamlining and enhancing processes and procedures.

• BS in Computer Science from John Carroll University

Brian A. Convery, CFA, is the Co-Chief Investment Officer of Boyd Watterson’s real estate division. Brian co-leads the investment process and discipline, developing investment philosophy, strategy, and procedures to ensure Boyd Watterson delivers investment results that meet client expectations while maintaining moderate levels of risk. He guides, alongside the CEO and other CIOs, the Macro and Investment Policy Committees, focusing on evaluating the broad investment market and guiding risk and return positioning. Brian is responsible for working with the Head of the real estate division to develop and implement long-term strategic and annual business plans, overseeing the investment initiatives. He also supervises the Research team, ensuring high-level strategic focus and performance.

Prior to joining Boyd Watterson in 2011, Brian had an extensive career highlighted by roles including a management consultant focusing on corporate strategy and an investment analyst specializing in high-yield bonds. His initial role with Boyd was Portfolio Manager of Credit research. His initiative and innovation quickly elevated his position to his current role, advising on strategic direction and facilitating new product development and execution. Within the real estate division, Brian serves as a portfolio manager and member of the Investment Committee. He was instrumental in the development and launch of the firm’s state and local government focused open-ended real estate fund and open-ended REIT product and is an integral part of new product development. He has also driven the development and growth of the Research and Data Lab, a facet of the company focusing on qualitative and quantitative decision making, which he now directs.

• MBA from Georgetown University
• BA from the University of Dayton
• CFA Charterholder
• Member of the CFA Institute
• Member of the CFA Society of Cleveland

Kelly leads Boyd Watterson’s Human Resources team with a focus on cultivating a strong, people-first culture. She oversees all aspects of HR operations, including talent acquisition, organizational planning, training and development, performance management, and compensation and benefits strategy. As a strategic member of the executive team, Kelly plays a key role in aligning HR initiatives with the company’s strategic long-term goals, helping to attract top talent and ensuring a positive, high-performing workplace.

Since joining Boyd Watterson in 2021, Kelly has brought over 18 years of combined HR and legal experience to the role. Prior to her time here, she spent eight years at a multi-state custom home builder, advancing to HR Director. Earlier in her career, she worked as an OSBA Certified Employment Law Paralegal for nearly a decade, giving her a solid foundation in employment law and compliance.

• Master’s Certificate in International Human Resources and Employment Relations from Pennsylvania State University
• BA in Organizational Management from Malone University
• AA in Business from Stark State College

Renee C. Copsey, Executive Administrator, provides support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other top-level executives in the development and completion of long-term strategic plans and annual business plans for Boyd Watterson’s various lines of business. She assists in the development of company-wide policies and procedures and serves as supervisor of the administrative team, responsible for the hiring, training, managing, and development of the group.

Renee began her career with the firm in June of 2015 and worked in several administrative positions before transitioning to her current role. With excellent organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work well with people at all levels, Renee is a valued member of the executive team.