Tom O. Putnam
SEEC Founding Member & Chairperson
Founder & Executive Chairman of Fenimore Asset Management, Co-Manager of FAM Funds
Mr. Putnam earned his BA from the University of Rochester and MBA from Tulane University before establishing Fenimore Asset Management & FAM Funds in 1974. Not only is he dedicated to Fenimore’s investors, Tom is passionate about investing in the community.
As Founder and Executive Chairman, Mr. Putnam serves as a mentor to Fenimore’s Senior Management and Research teams. He also serves in a strategic role and reinforces the firm’s vision, mission, and culture. Tom is a Director on the Fenimore Asset Management board, Trustee on the FAM Funds board, and Co-Manager of FAM Funds.
He is a former member of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) Board of Governors, Cobleskill Regional Hospital Board, and Reformed Church of America Investment Committee. Tom currently serves on the Fenimore Art Museum Board, Helios Care Foundation Board (formerly Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care), Koinonia Primary Care Board, Guideposts Board, and Guideposts Foundation Board.