Mike Marzolf
VP and Investment Manager, Co-Manager, Small Cap Fund at Mairs & Power Inc.
About
Mike Marzolf is Vice President and Investment Manager at Mairs & Power, Inc., serving as co-manager of the Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund since December 2021. In this role, he oversees portfolio construction and investment strategy, focusing on identifying growth opportunities among small-cap stocks, primarily within the Upper Midwest region.
His expertise spans U.S. small-cap equities with an emphasis on companies in the industrials, consumer, technology, and healthcare sectors. Previously, Mike held senior investment roles including Vice President - Research and Investment Management at Sit Investment Associates, Inc., and Portfolio Manager at Columbia Management, where he managed multi-sector equity portfolios.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas and is recognized for his rigorous research approach and sector analysis. Across his career, he has contributed to fund performance through disciplined stock selection and regional specialization, helping shape investment best practices at prominent Midwest asset managers.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power, Inc. | VP and Investment Manager, Co-Manager, Small Cap Fund | Nov 2021 to Present | — |
| Sit Investment Associates, Inc. | Vice President - Research and Investment Management | Mar 2016 to Nov 2021 | — |
| Columbia Management | Portfolio Manager | Apr 2007 to Mar 2016 | — |
| Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. | Portfolio Manager | Apr 2007 to Mar 2016 | — |
| Thrivent Financial | Portfolio Manager, Analyst | Jan 2005 to May 2007 | — |
| Piper Jaffray | Principal - Senior Analyst, Enterprise Software | Apr 1998 to Mar 2003 | — |
| RSM Us LLP | Senior Auditor, Consultant | Mar 1994 to Mar 1998 | — |
| TCF Bank | Accountant, Financial Analyst | Jun 1990 to Mar 1994 | — |
| Firstar Shelard Bank/Us Bank | Retail Banking, Loan File Review | Oct 1986 to Jun 1990 | — |
| Red Sky Partners, Llc. | Partner - Analyst | Unknown to Present | — |
Education
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
1988 — 1993
St Thomas Academy
Skills & Expertise
Others at Mairs & Power Inc. (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Investment Manager | Burnsville, MN , United States |
 | Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
G Glenn Johnson | Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
 | Chairman and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
M Michelle Warren | Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
 | Equity Research Associate | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States |
 | Chief Investment Officer | United States |
C Chad Kilmer | Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
 | Senior Research Associate | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
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