Michael Degernes

Michael Degernes is Head of Municipals on the North American Fixed Income team. Michael joined Aberdeen via the acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's London and Philadelphia fixed income businesses in 2005. Previously Michael worked at Bank of America and Bank of America Securities where he was managing director and fixed income analyst. Previously, Michael worked for NationsBank Leasing as senior vice president for utility leasing and financial structuring. Prior to that, Michael worked for Nova Northwest, Inc. as chief financial officer. Michael also worked for PacifiCorp as vice president of finance and assistant treasurer. Michael began his career with the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission as economist and expert witness in utility rate cases. Michael graduated with a BS from Washington State University and a MS from University of California, Davis.http://thinkingaloud.aberdeen-asset.us/thinkingaloudus/