Missy Ballard

Missy Ballard is an experienced administrative professional currently serving as the Admin Team Lead for Executive Offices at Principal Asset Management, a role commenced in March 2021, where support is provided to the CFO and the CIO along with leadership of a team of 15 Administrative Assistants. Prior experience includes positions at Principal Global Investors as an Administrative Assistant IV, and various roles at Principal Financial Group, including Recruitment Consultant and International HR Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed managing annual processes and consulting with business leaders on staffing strategies. Missy Ballard began the career at Principal Financial Group in 1996 as an Administrative Assistant, supporting a team of portfolio managers and analysts. Missy Ballard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources Management from Upper Iowa University.