Troy Grande

Troy Grande, CFA, has extensive work experience in financial and operational roles. Troy currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Troy has also worked as the Chief Financial Officer at HomeRiver Group and The Palisades Group, LLC, where they managed various financial functions and acted as a liaison for regulatory reporting. Troy has also served as the Chief Financial Officer at Chadwick School, where they consolidated reporting for multiple departments and oversaw the establishment of an international campus. Additionally, they worked as a Portfolio Manager at Seneca Capital Management, co-founding a Real Estate Investment Trust and managing its liability book. Troy has held financial leadership roles at Siltanen/Keehn and Dunk.net. Earlier in their career, they held significant positions at Fremont General Corporation, including Senior Vice President and General Manager, and Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, where they worked as an Analyst.

Troy Grande, CFA, obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from Southern Methodist University, which they attended from 1983 to 1985. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Finance, General, at the University of San Francisco, completing their studies in 1989.

In addition to their academic achievements, Troy Grande has earned several certifications. In March 1993, they became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) through the CFA Institute. Later, in April 2013, they obtained a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) C License from the U.S. Soccer Federation. In the same year, they also earned a National Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches in May 2013.