Thomas W. Butch

Chairman at

Waddell & Reed LLC

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Thomas W.
Butch's current job(s) include Chairman & Chief Marketing Officer at Waddell & Reed LLC since 2017, Director at The Kansas City Sports Commission, and Director at The National World War I Museum.
Mr. Butch's former job(s) include President & Chief Executive Officer at Ivy Distributor, Inc. from 2003 to 2011, Director at Emerging Managers Group LP, Vice President at Mellon Financial Corp., Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President at Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. from 2010 to 2017, and President-Mutual Funds Division at Stein Roe & Farnham, Inc. from 1994 to 1999.
Mr. Butch obtained his undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1978.

Thomas W. Butch active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Waddell & Reed LLC Waddell & Reed LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Chairman	2011-03-21
The Kansas City Sports Commission The Kansas City Sports Commission The Kansas City Sports Commission is a company based in Kansas City, MO. It is focused on promoting and supporting sports events and activities in the area. The Kansas City Sports Commission works to attract and host major sporting events, as well as provide resources and support for local sports organizations. With subsidiaries in the United States, the Kansas City Sports Commission plays a vital role in enhancing the sports culture and economy of the region.	Director/Board Member	2010-03-01
The National World War I Museum The National World War I Museum The National World War I Museum and Memorial is the official museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and legacy of World War I. Located at 2 Memorial Drive, it features an extensive collection of WWI artifacts, comprehensive exhibitions, interactive experiences, digital tours, and online collections databases. The private company is based in Kansas City, MO. The Edward Jones Research Center supports scholarly and genealogical research with archives, military records, and access to databases. The museum engages the community through memberships, donations, volunteering, commemorative giving, and corporate partnerships, and offers amenities such as group tours, venue rentals, a museum store, and a café. It hosts annual events with historians and digital summits exploring WWI themes, and marks significant anniversaries while promoting remembrance and education. Matthew Naylor has been the CEO of the company since 2013.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Thomas W. Butch

Companies	Position	End
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.	Sales & Marketing	2017-11-21
Stein Roe & Farnham, Inc. /Private Capital Management Div/ Stein Roe & Farnham, Inc. /Private Capital Management Div/ Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides private capital management services	Corporate Officer/Principal	1998-12-31
Emerging Managers Group LP Emerging Managers Group LP Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Distributes offshore asset management products	Director/Board Member	-
Mellon Financial Corp. Mellon Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Ivy Distributor, Inc. Ivy Distributor, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Macquarie Group Ltd., Ivy Distributor, Inc. is a company based in Overland Park, KS.	Chief Executive Officer	-

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Mellon Financial Corp. Mellon Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial services	Finance
Waddell & Reed LLC Waddell & Reed LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Finance
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment advisory, investment management, investment product underwriting, distribution and administrative services	Finance
Ivy Distributor, Inc. Ivy Distributor, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Macquarie Group Ltd., Ivy Distributor, Inc. is a company based in Overland Park, KS.	Finance
Stein Roe & Farnham, Inc. /Private Capital Management Div/ Stein Roe & Farnham, Inc. /Private Capital Management Div/ Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides private capital management services	Miscellaneous
The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Kansas City Sports Commission The Kansas City Sports Commission The Kansas City Sports Commission is a company based in Kansas City, MO. It is focused on promoting and supporting sports events and activities in the area. The Kansas City Sports Commission works to attract and host major sporting events, as well as provide resources and support for local sports organizations. With subsidiaries in the United States, the Kansas City Sports Commission plays a vital role in enhancing the sports culture and economy of the region.
Emerging Managers Group LP Emerging Managers Group LP Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Distributes offshore asset management products	Miscellaneous
The National World War I Museum The National World War I Museum The National World War I Museum and Memorial is the official museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and legacy of World War I. Located at 2 Memorial Drive, it features an extensive collection of WWI artifacts, comprehensive exhibitions, interactive experiences, digital tours, and online collections databases. The private company is based in Kansas City, MO. The Edward Jones Research Center supports scholarly and genealogical research with archives, military records, and access to databases. The museum engages the community through memberships, donations, volunteering, commemorative giving, and corporate partnerships, and offers amenities such as group tours, venue rentals, a museum store, and a café. It hosts annual events with historians and digital summits exploring WWI themes, and marks significant anniversaries while promoting remembrance and education. Matthew Naylor has been the CEO of the company since 2013.