| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.27 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
PA-9: Committee on Investor Responsibility
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Amy
Zimmer University Foundation President Foundation |
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Does the institution have a formally established and active committee on investor responsibility (CIR) or equivalent body?:
Yes
The charter or mission statement of the CIR or other body which reflects social and environmental concerns or a brief description of how the CIR is tasked to address social and environmental concerns:
The UWRF Foundation Investment Committee oversees the Foundation's investments and actively reviews and discusses ESG philosophy and investments as a standing item on the Committee's agendas. In addition, the ESG sub-committee formally reviews the ESG philosophy of the Foundation and the Investment Managers about all stakeholders annually. The Investment Policy Statement is updated as needed to ensure it remains aligned with the evolving philosophy. The sub-committee will request a manager search if the ESG philosophy of the Manager and the Foundation ESG philosophy begin to diverge.
The Foundation’s bylaws specify the formation of the Investment Committee, which is responsible for recommending and maintaining the investment policy, managing the Foundation’s investments, and recommending and monitoring the Investment Manager(s) as deemed prudent and appropriate. The Investment Policy Statement maintained by this committee must be ratified and approved by the Board. The Investment Policy Statement includes the ESG philosophy and the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Investment Committee and the Investment Manager(s) concerning ESG.
The Foundation’s bylaws specify the formation of the Investment Committee, which is responsible for recommending and maintaining the investment policy, managing the Foundation’s investments, and recommending and monitoring the Investment Manager(s) as deemed prudent and appropriate. The Investment Policy Statement maintained by this committee must be ratified and approved by the Board. The Investment Policy Statement includes the ESG philosophy and the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Investment Committee and the Investment Manager(s) concerning ESG.
Does the CIR include academic staff representation?:
Yes
Does the CIR include non-academic staff representation?:
Yes
Does the CIR include student representation?:
Yes
Members of the CIR, including affiliations and role:
Barbara Butler '86
Owner: Bulter CPA, LLC
Dixie Carroll '93, Vice Chair
Counsel: Ameriprise Financial
Garth Christenson '80
Owner: Christenson Vision Care
David Drewiske '77, Board Chair
Retired Corporate Real Estate Manager: 3M Company; Community Resource, Development Agent: University of Wisconsin Extension Service; Interim Executive Director: Kinnickinnic River Land Trust
Chris Felling '80
Retired Human Resources Director for Global Services: 3M Company
Mark Forsythe '77, '82
President: Peoples State Bank
Mark Gherty '75, Past Chair
Retired Trial Attorney: Gherty and Gherty, S.C.
Melissa Johansen '97
Financial Education: U.S. Bank
Scott Jones '02
Vice President of Business Loans: Royal Credit Union
Dan McGinty '80, '86
Retired Director of Alumni Relations: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Max Neuhaus '00, Secretary
Partner: Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C.
Deanne Nezas '84
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Multi-Asset Team: PineBridge Investments
Chuck Palmer '73
Retired Regional Managing Director for Minnesota: Wipfli
Bridget Ruemmele '80
Professor of Plant and Earth Science: University of Rhode Island
Chet Slipek '77 &'86
Retired Financial Institution Examiner: Farm Credit Administration
Dave Stone '78
Semi-Retired Executive Director: Ward Petroleum; Chief Operating Officer Ward Energy Companies; Director/Vice President Marathon Oil Company/Texas Oil and Gas
Terri Wilcox '77, '85
Co-Founder: The Resultants; Co-Founder: International Vision Facilitation Council
Amy Zimmer
Foundation President: UW-River Falls Foundation
Maria Gallo
Chancellor: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
David Travis
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Rick Foy
Vice-Chancellor for University Advancement: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Alex Tupan
2022-23 Chair: University of Wisconsin-River Falls Faculty Senate
Kendra Jentz
Student Representative: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Owner: Bulter CPA, LLC
Dixie Carroll '93, Vice Chair
Counsel: Ameriprise Financial
Garth Christenson '80
Owner: Christenson Vision Care
David Drewiske '77, Board Chair
Retired Corporate Real Estate Manager: 3M Company; Community Resource, Development Agent: University of Wisconsin Extension Service; Interim Executive Director: Kinnickinnic River Land Trust
Chris Felling '80
Retired Human Resources Director for Global Services: 3M Company
Mark Forsythe '77, '82
President: Peoples State Bank
Mark Gherty '75, Past Chair
Retired Trial Attorney: Gherty and Gherty, S.C.
Melissa Johansen '97
Financial Education: U.S. Bank
Scott Jones '02
Vice President of Business Loans: Royal Credit Union
Dan McGinty '80, '86
Retired Director of Alumni Relations: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Max Neuhaus '00, Secretary
Partner: Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C.
Deanne Nezas '84
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Multi-Asset Team: PineBridge Investments
Chuck Palmer '73
Retired Regional Managing Director for Minnesota: Wipfli
Bridget Ruemmele '80
Professor of Plant and Earth Science: University of Rhode Island
Chet Slipek '77 &'86
Retired Financial Institution Examiner: Farm Credit Administration
Dave Stone '78
Semi-Retired Executive Director: Ward Petroleum; Chief Operating Officer Ward Energy Companies; Director/Vice President Marathon Oil Company/Texas Oil and Gas
Terri Wilcox '77, '85
Co-Founder: The Resultants; Co-Founder: International Vision Facilitation Council
Amy Zimmer
Foundation President: UW-River Falls Foundation
Maria Gallo
Chancellor: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
David Travis
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Rick Foy
Vice-Chancellor for University Advancement: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Alex Tupan
2022-23 Chair: University of Wisconsin-River Falls Faculty Senate
Kendra Jentz
Student Representative: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
None
Examples of CIR actions during the previous three years:
In the past three years, the Investment Committee and Board reviewed and updated the Investment Policy Statement to:
1. Affirm the Foundation's commitment to the prudent management of Foundation funds.
2. Articulate the Foundation's ESG philosophy.
3. Clearly outline the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Investment Committee and the Investment Manager(s) with respect to ESG.
1. Affirm the Foundation's commitment to the prudent management of Foundation funds.
2. Articulate the Foundation's ESG philosophy.
3. Clearly outline the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Investment Committee and the Investment Manager(s) with respect to ESG.
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