BA, Economics, University of California, Irvine MBA, Finance, University of California, Irvine
Mr. Braakman is responsible for the investment outlook, portfolio strategy, asset allocation, risk management, treasury and investment processes for First American Trust, FSB. His career started at First American Trust in 1995 and during his tenure, he has held various operational and investment management positions. Most recently, Mr. Braakman oversaw the management of First American’s $2.3 billion corporate investment portfolio. He is also a member of the board of directors for First Security Business Bank in Orange, CA.