This webcast, hosted by the Ohio Treasurer's Office, will provide a market review and an update on STAR Ohio and STAR Plus. Additionally, we will offer a brief review of both programs.
JD Pisula, Director of Investments, Ohio Treasurer of State, Jason Headings, Vice President Public Funds, Meeder Investment Management, Zachary Amendolea, CFA, Investment Associate, Ohio Treasurer of State
This webcast will provide a market review and an update on STAR Ohio and STAR Plus. Additionally, we will offer a brief review of both programs.
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[email protected] 30 East Broad Street
9th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (800) 228-1102
Mr. Pisula oversees the investment of nearly $20 billion, including the Ohio treasury and the STAR Ohio local government investment pool. Additionally, JD is the primary portfolio manager for the State’s long-term portfolio, manages the Ohio Market Access Program, and serves as an advisor for multiple state boards and commissions. Prior to arriving at the Treasurer’s office, JD worked in the administration of Ohio Governor John R. Kasich. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Denison University and earned an MBA at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.
Jason Headings holds a B.S. in Marketing and a B.S. in Finance from Miami University, Richard T. Farmer School of Business and is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). He has over 12 years of investment experience. As Portfolio Manager of the Meeder Money Market Fund, he has been recognized with the Money Fund Intelligence Award by Crane Data in 2012 and 2013 and the “Top Manager Award” from iMoneyNet in 2011 and 2014. Each of those years the Fund ranked highest in the United States amongst all prime retail money market funds. He is an instructor at various educational seminars.
[email protected] 30 East Broad Street
9th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (800) 228-1102
Zach Amendolea joined the office of Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel in March of 2015. Mr. Amendolea oversees daily operations of the Liquidity Fund of the Ohio Regular Account and assists with the management of STAR Ohio. Prior to arriving at the Treasurer’s office, Zach worked as a taxable fixed income trader at Huntington National Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration from Ohio University. In addition, Mr. Amendolea is a CFA charterholder.
