Christopher J. Brodhead
Principal and Chief Growth Officer
585.586.0970
Join Date: April 2021
Chris is responsible for leading Alesco’s business development and marketing efforts. He also serves on Alesco's Alternative Investment Committee. Prior to joining Alesco, Chris served as a Managing Director at Benefit Street Partners (BSP), where he led the distribution of multiple alternative investment offerings from BSP and the broader Franklin Templeton family of brands. Previously, Chris served as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Broadstone Real Estate, LLC, where he helped to grow the firm from a single-family office to a manager of nearly $5 billion in alternative investment offerings.
Credentials & Education
- BBA Philosophy / Prelaw, St. Bonaventure University
- MBA, St. Bonaventure University
Community Involvement
Chris serves on the Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY, has served as a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Mountain Retreat, as a member of both the EYP Steering and GEH Legacy Committees for the George Eastman House, and as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Small Business Council of Rochester, NY.
Awards & Recognition
- 2012: Forty Under 40 Recipient, Rochester Business Journal
Personal Life
Chris and his wife Emily reside in Rochester, NY, with their two sons. He enjoys travel, skiing, fly fishing, bass guitar, and golf, among other pursuits.