Michael Casey is a financial principal at Lowry Hill.  He assisted in opening the firm’s Scottsdale office in August 1997 and has helped to grow the Scottsdale business to its current level of more than $500 million assets under management.  Mike is actively involved in business development and works with 22 client families.

Mike was previously vice president and manager of the Private Banking Group of Norwest Bank in Minneapolis.  He led the group in integrating the banking, investment, and financial functions for the Private Bank. He also worked closely with The VIP Forum in the research and development of new banking strategies for the affluent market.  Prior to his work with Norwest Minneapolis, Mike worked with entrepreneurs and small business owners at Norwest Sioux Falls in the areas of credit, and estate and investment planning.

Mike received his master’s of business administration and his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota where he is a now trustee of the USD Foundation.  He is a certified trust and financial advisor (CTFA).

Mike is active in both the Phoenix and Scottsdale communities.  He is chairman emeritus of the Herberger Theater Company and has led development efforts there for the past five years.  Mike is treasurer of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra.  He is also on the advisory board of the Arizona Community Foundation.  Mike developed and chaired the Internship Program for students on financial aid at Brophy College Preparatory School. In addition, he works with the Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation and the Children’s Museum of Phoenix in their fundraising efforts.