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Kathleen Knudson
Senior Investment Officer at Provident Investment Management, Inc.
About
Kathleen Knudson is currently Senior Investment Officer at Unum I Provident Investment Management, based in Chattanooga, TN, where she leads investment strategy and portfolio management for the firm. Her responsibilities include oversight of asset allocation, risk management, and the evaluation and management of institutional investment portfolios.
Knudson has deep expertise in commercial mortgage investments and insurance-related asset classes, having previously served as Vice President - Commercial Mortgage at American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company and as a Senior Investment Professional at Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Throughout her career, she has specialized in commercial real estate lending, structured finance, and fixed-income securities, with a particular focus on the insurance sector and institutional investors.
She holds a Masters in Finance from Loyola University of Chicago – Graduate School of Business and a BS/BA in Business from Elmhurst College. Widely recognized for her strategic investment acumen, Knudson has contributed significantly to the development of risk-adjusted investment frameworks and demonstrated a commitment to advancing best practices in institutional investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unum I Provident Investment Management | Senior Investment Officer | Aug 2015 to Present | — |
| American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company | Vice President - Commercial Mortgage | Jun 2011 to Nov 2014 | Head of commercial mortgage department |
| Nationwide Life insurance Co. | Sr Investment Professional | Mar 2000 to Jun 2011 | My responsibilities included promoting Allstate's CML platform, including originating/analyzing/underwriting commercial mortgage loans, building, fostering and maintaining industry relationships, keep... |
| Allstate Life Insurance Company | Senior Investment Analyst | Jan 1999 to Mar 2000 | Originate commercial real estate loans, and managed territory and corresponding relationships with mortgage bankers. |
| AMRESCO | Sr. Investment Analyst | Mar 1998 to Dec 1998 | Sourced and originated commercial real estate loans for securitization. |
| Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa | Director | Jun 1990 to Dec 1997 | Originate commercial real estate loans. |
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business
Masters, Finance
1988 — 1990
Elmhurst College
BS/BA, Business
1984 — 1987
Skills & Expertise
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