Christopher D. Strom, CFA

Chris has served as vice president, investment manager, and co-manager of the Small Cap Fund since 2021. He was made a co-manager of the Mairs & Power Fund (formerly Growth Fund) in June 2026.

In his roles, he conducts extensive due diligence on an array of multi-cap holdings in a variety of industries, interacting with sell-side analysts, examining company filings/presentations, attending investment conferences and trade shows, as well as interviewing management teams, customers, suppliers, and competitors. Chris also advises portfolio managers on relative attractiveness of individual equities and presents buy/sell recommendations to the Investment Committee.

In addition to Chris’ responsibilities of equity research and portfolio management on the Mairs & Power Fund and Small Cap Fund, he helps individuals, and their families achieve peace of mind through personalized portfolio management and investment counseling services.

He joined the firm after seven years as an Analyst with Zuckerman Investment Group in Chicago. Previously, Chris worked at Wells Fargo Investments and as an Equity Business Analyst with Riversource Investments (Ameriprise), both in Minneapolis.
Chris earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and an MBA - Applied Security Analysis Program from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a CFA charterholder.

Chris and his wife live in the Twin Cities with their two daughters. When they aren't busy taking care of their growing family, they enjoy trying new restaurants and breweries, as well as taking part in all the activities available in the area, especially the beautiful bike trails. They also enjoy traveling, with Europe a recent favorite spot, and Chris can often be found on the golf course in the summer.