Kol Rath
About Kol Rath
Kol Rath serves as the Assistant Vice President of Acquisitions at Waterton, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in finance and acquisitions, having held various roles at companies such as Kohler Co., Waterton, and Principal Global Investors.
Current Role at Waterton
Kol Rath serves as the Assistant Vice President of Acquisitions at Waterton, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing acquisition strategies and managing the acquisition process to support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at Waterton
Prior to his current role, Kol Rath worked at Waterton as a Senior Acquisitions Analyst from 2019 to 2021 and as an Acquisitions Analyst from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to various acquisition projects and played a key role in the analysis and evaluation of potential investment opportunities.
Internship Experience
Kol Rath has gained diverse experience through various internships. He worked as a Financial Analyst Intern at Kohler Co. for two months in 2015 and as a Real Estate Acquisitions Intern at Principal Global Investors for seven months in 2016. Additionally, he served as an Applied Economic Research Intern at Aegon Asset Management for five months in 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Kol Rath studied at The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance and Economics. His studies spanned from 2012 to 2017, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial analysis.
Early Career Roles
Before entering the finance and acquisitions field, Kol Rath held various positions. He worked as a Bank Teller at Hills Bank and Trust Company from 2014 to 2015 and as a Front Desk Clerk at Days Inn from 2010 to 2012. These roles helped him develop customer service skills and an understanding of banking operations.