37 CAPITAL - Key Persons


Anthony L. Humeniuk

Job Titles:
  • Controller
Mr. Humeniuk is Controller of 37 Capital. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial accounting and reporting for 37 Capital's alternative investment funds and strategies. Mr. Humeniuk joined 37 Capital in 2020 and has been in the investment industry since 2006. Prior to joining 37 Capital, Mr. Humeniuk was a Senior Manager, Global Finance/Corporate Development at Boston Consulting Group from 2017 to 2020, a Fund Controller at HarbourVest Partners from 2015 to 2017, and a Senior Manager, Assurance and Advisory Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2006 to 2015. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Northeastern University.

Brett S. Kozlowski

Job Titles:
  • Co - Head of Structured Credit, Fixed Income / Portfolio Manager
Mr. Kozlowski is Co-Head of Structured Credit, Fixed Income, at Putnam and a Portfolio Manager of 37 Capital's alternative Structured Credit strategies. He develops the investment strategies within structured credit, including commercial mortgage and structured finance security selection. Mr. Kozlowski is a Portfolio Manager of 37 Capital's Structured Credit and Private Mortgage funds and Putnam's Core, Core Plus, Dedicated Mortgage, Fixed Income Global Alpha and Global Alpha Plus, and Short Duration Bond strategies. In addition, Mr. Kozlowski leads Putnam's ESG efforts within securitized credit. He collaborates with portfolio managers and analysts to assess the fundamental relevance of ESG issues at the security level, and the potential for alpha generation and risk mitigation at the portfolio level. Mr. Kozlowski joined Putnam in 2008 and has been in the investment industry since 1997. Previously, Mr. Kozlowski spent over a decade at Fidelity Investments, including serving as a Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, and Trader. He earned a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Eric C. Vander Mel

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
Mr. Vander Mel is an Analyst for 37 Capital and Putnam's Fixed Income group, focusing on leveraged loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). He joined 37 Capital in 2021 and has been in the investment industry since 1988. Prior to joining 37 Capital, Mr. Vander Mel was a Managing Director, Senior Analyst, at First Eagle Private Credit Advisors, where he specialized in broadly syndicated loan CLOs from 2013 to 2020. Previously, he was a Director, U.S. Credit, at Knight Capital from 2010 to 2013; a Senior Vice President, Credit Sales and Trading, at FBR Capital from 2009 to 2010; and an Executive Director, Special Situations, at Morgan Stanley from 2004 to 2009. Earlier, he served at Fleet Securities as a Director, Loan Trading, from 2001 to 2004, and as a Director and Underwriter, Acquisition Finance, from 1996 to 2000. Mr. Vander Mel began his career at Fleet National Bank, in roles that included Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Commercial Lending, from 1988 to 1996. Mr. Vander Mel earned a B.A. in Economics from Colby College.

Jatin Misra

Job Titles:
  • Co - Head of Structured Credit, Fixed Income / Portfolio Manager
Dr. Misra is Co-Head of Structured Credit, Fixed Income, at Putnam and a Portfolio Manager of 37 Capital's alternative Structured Credit strategies. He manages the risk and return of agency and non-agency residential mortgage-related securities, whole loans, derivatives, pass-throughs, and options as well as asset-backed securities. Dr. Misra is a Portfolio Manager of 37 Capital's Structured Credit and Private Mortgage funds and Putnam's Agency Mortgage-Backed and Dedicated Mortgage strategies. He has been in the investment industry since he joined Putnam in 2004. Previously at Putnam, Dr. Misra served as a Mortgage Investment Analyst and a Fixed Income Quantitative Research Analyst. He earned a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology.

Michael V. Salm

Job Titles:
  • Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income at Putnam
  • Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income / Portfolio Manager
Mr. Salm is the Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income at Putnam and the Portfolio Manager of 37 Capital's Structured Credit strategies. He is responsible for the overall strategy and positioning of Putnam's fixed income portfolios and oversees Putnam's trading operations and fixed income quantitative teams. He is also a Portfolio Manager of Putnam's Core Global, Core Plus, Global Government, Fixed Income Global Alpha, Dedicated Mortgage, and Ultra Short Duration Income strategies. Mr. Salm joined Putnam in 1997 and has been in the investment industry since 1989. In addition, Mr. Kozlowski leads Putnam's ESG efforts within securitized credit. He collaborates with portfolio managers and analysts to assess the fundamental relevance of ESG issues at the security level, and the potential for alpha generation and risk mitigation at the portfolio level. Mr. Kozlowski joined Putnam in 2008 and has been in the investment industry since 1997.

Ryan E. Powers

Job Titles:
  • Client Service Manager
Mr. Powers is the Client Service Manager for 37 Capital. He is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective investors, creating materials for product offerings, and managing all client inquiries. Mr. Powers joined 37 Capital in 2021 and has been in the investment industry since 2010. Prior to joining 37 Capital, Mr. Powers led alternative asset fundraise mandates at Probitas Partners, a private placement advisory firm, from 2012 to 2019. Prior to this role, he was an Associate at Cappello Capital, where he provided support for M&A transactions and private placement mandates from 2010 to 2012. Earlier, he served as a project manager and design engineer for several consulting firms in Northern California. Mr. Powers earned an M.B.A. from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis.

Scott M. D'Orsi

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager
Mr. D'Orsi leads 37 Capital's team and strategies focused on leveraged loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). In addition, he is a Portfolio Manager in Putnam's Fixed Income group. Mr. D'Orsi joined 37 Capital in 2021 and has been in the investment industry since 1990. Prior to joining 37 Capital, Mr. D'Orsi was a Managing Director, CLO Portfolio Manager, and Head of Liquid Loans at First Eagle Investment Management, where he launched the CLO business of its predecessor company, from 2004 to 2020. Previously, he served in high-yield bond sales at Spear Leeds & Kellogg from 2003 to 2004 and was an Executive Director, High-Yield Capital Markets, at CIBC World Markets from 1999 to 2003. Earlier, Mr. D'Orsi was a Vice President and Director, High-Yield Capital Markets, at BancBoston Securities from 1997 to 1999 and a Portfolio Manager, Asset-Based Lending, at Bank of Boston from 1994 to 1996. He began his career as a Credit Analyst and Portfolio Manager, Asset-Based Lending, at Fleet Financial Group from 1990 to 1994. Mr. D'Orsi earned an M.B.A. from Babson College and a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

Stephen L. Newton

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
Mr. Newton is an Analyst for 37 Capital and Putnam's Fixed Income group, focusing on leveraged loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). He joined 37 Capital in 2021 and has been in the investment industry since 2002. Prior to joining 37 Capital, Mr. Newton served as a Director, Senior Credit Analyst, at First Eagle Private Credit Advisors from 2014 to 2020. Previously, he was a Vice President, Senior Credit Analyst, at Citizens Financial Group from 2013 to 2014; a Director, Sales and Client Relations, at Social Finance from 2012 to 2013; and an Assistant Vice President, Credit Analyst, at Eaton Vance Management 2004 to 2010. Mr. Newton began his career as an Analyst at Banc of America Securities from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Newton earned an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.S. in Finance from Boston College.

Steven P. McKay

Job Titles:
  • Head of Global DCIO and Institutional Management
  • Head of Global Defined Contribution Investment Only
Mr. McKay is Head of Global Defined Contribution Investment Only (DCIO) and Institutional Management. He oversees Putnam's DC division, including Relationship Management, Business Development, National Distribution, and the largest DC recordkeepers and platforms. In addition, Mr. McKay leads Putnam's global institutional asset management business, which serves investors and clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His responsibilities also include oversight of 37 Capital, Putnam's Japan business, and the firm's work with institutional affiliates. Mr. McKay served at Putnam from 2012 to 2014 and rejoined the firm in 2016. He has over 25 years of investment industry experience. Previously at Putnam, Mr. McKay held various leadership positions, including as a Regional 401(k) Consultant and as a DC National Sales Manager. From 2015 to 2016, he served as Head of Large-Market DC Sales at Empower Retirement. In this role, he led the firm's distribution efforts in the $50 to $500 million market segment. Earlier, Mr. McKay was a Divisional Vice President at The Hartford Retirement Plans Group from 2008 to 2012. He began his career in management at MFS Investment Management/MFS Retirement Services in 1993. Mr. McKay earned a B.A. from Salem State University.