Mark Thompson co-founded Riverbridge in 1987 to pursue his passionate belief in long-term investing. As chief manager, Mark is responsible for the strategic decision making and overall management of the firm. He is also chairman of the Riverbridge Board of Governors. Prior to founding Riverbridge, Mark spent several years at IDS Financial Corp, where he performed investment research and was an associate portfolio manager of the IDS New Dimensions Fund. Mark is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Minnesota. Mark is also a member of the board of directors of Endurance Capital, Wiland Direct, Inc., TreeHouse, Opportunity International Nicaragua, Motivation AI, Inc., as well as a trustee of the LoCorr mutual funds and the Board of Investment – Converge Retirement Fund. He is also active in the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club and his local church, Christ Presbyterian Church. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Business in Finance from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.