Mr. Monroe is the Portfolio Manager of Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund and related separately managed accounts. He is responsible for the overall strategy and positioning of Putnam's small-cap growth strategy. Previously at Putnam, Mr. Monroe was an Analyst in the Equity Research group. He was responsible for conducting fundamental analysis and valuation of small- and mid-cap companies in the industrials sector and making buy/sell recommendations. Mr. Monroe joined Putnam in 2012 and has been in the investment industry since 1996.