Board Member Thao N. Buuhoan

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In June 2000, Thao joined Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC (RHJ) a San Diego based investment management firm focused on micro to mid cap growth equities. She was initially responsible for building out the firm's Institutional Marketing and Client Service efforts. In June 2009, Thao was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer and in addition to her Marketing and Client Service responsibilities, she also oversees the firm's Operations and Trading departments as well as the firm's expanded investment offerings. Prior to joining RHJ, she was a Marketing Manager at State Street Global Advisors in Hong Kong, responsible for sales and marketing to Asian institutions. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania.