The Management Team
The members of our seasoned management team, with more than 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, are highly skilled and passionate about delivering the highest level of client service and business excellence.
Ashi S. Parikh
Chairman and co-Chief Executive Officer
Ashi Parikh is Chairman and co-Chief Executive Officer of RidgeWorth Investments, a position that he assumed in July 2010. In this capacity he is responsible for leading the overall strategic direction and growth of the firm. Ashi’s previous roles at RidgeWorth included President and Chief Investment Officer, which he held from March 2008 to July 2010, and Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Equities, which he held from September 2006 to March 2008.
Prior to joining RidgeWorth in 2006, Ashi worked for Eagle Institutional Growth Advisors, where he concluded his tenure at the firm by serving as its Chief Investment Officer. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1988 with a degree in economics and earned his M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business. Ashi has more than 18 years experience in the financial services industry.
David Eidson
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
David Eidson is co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of RidgeWorth Investments, a position that he assumed in July 2010. In this role, he is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the firm and has direct oversight of the compliance, technology and human resources functions. Prior to this role, David was Chairman and CEO of RidgeWorth.
David joined RidgeWorth as CEO in 2004, after serving in several executive-level positions within SunTrust Banks, Inc. He graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in finance. David has more than 24 years of financial services experience.
Jim Stueve
President
Jim Stueve serves as President of RidgeWorth Investments, a role he assumed in July 2010. In this role, he is responsible for the sales, marketing and client service efforts for the company, as well as all activities related to the RidgeWorth Funds. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director responsible for Sales and Distribution for RidgeWorth Investments.
Prior to joining RidgeWorth in 2007, Jim most recently served as executive vice president and director of Sales for A I M Distributors Inc. He received a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in finance and economics from Valparaiso University. He is a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Investment Management Analyst. Jim has more than 24 years of financial services experience.
Patrick A. Paparelli
Chief Compliance Officer
Patrick Paparelli is Managing Director and Director of Legal and Compliance. In this capacity he is responsible for overseeing and managing the firm's compliance program. He is also the Chief Compliance Officer of RidgeWorth Investments and the RidgeWorth Funds.
Patrick started with SunTrust Bank in 1986. Prior to joining RidgeWorth in 2001, Patrick managed the SunTrust Bank, Atlanta Retirement Services Line of Business until 2001. Patrick received a BA in Business/Purchasing Management from Mercyhurst College in 1983 and a MBA from Gannon University in 1985. Patrick has over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Julia Short
Managing Director, President and CEO RidgeWorth Funds
Julia Short is President and CEO of the RidgeWorth Funds and Managing Director of RidgeWorth Investments. In this capacity she is responsible for the oversight, management and product development of the RidgeWorth Funds.
Prior to joining RidgeWorth in 2004, Julia worked for SEI Investments within their Global Fund Services and Brokerage Division. Julia graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and a minor in Physics. Julia has over 15 years of financial services experience.
John H. Stebbins
Chief Financial Officer
John is Chief Financial Officer for RidgeWorth Investments. In this capacity, his responsibilities include managing a variety of key functions within the firm including accounting, finance, management reporting, human resources, and incentive plan administration.
John joined RidgeWorth in 2000, after seven years of successful audit experience in SunTrust Banks, Inc. He graduated from Emory University in 1992 with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Georgia and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). John has more than 14 years of financial services experience.
