Wayne G. Pierson is a member of Oaktree’s Board of Directors. He is Chief Financial and Investment Officer of Meyer Memorial Trust. Prior to joining Meyer Memorial Trust, Mr. Pierson served as Treasurer of Gregory Affiliates from 1980 until 1982. From 1973 until 1980, he served as an audit supervisor with Ernst & Young. Mr. Pierson initiated and continues to conduct today a comprehensive investment survey for the Foundation Financial Officers Group, representing more than 150 foundations with assets in excess of $200 billion. He serves on a number of private equity fund advisory boards and is a trustee for several private trusts. Mr. Pierson received a B.S. in business administration cum laude from California State University, Northridge, and is a Certified Public Accountant and CFA charterholder.