Our Team

Technology makes it work. People make it happen.

At CAPIS, we recognize that our success is due to the talent and dedication of our employees. While technology powers everything we do, it’s the CAPIS employees that truly make things happen.

Leading by Example: President & CEO Kristi Wetherington

Kristi Wetherington

President & CEO

Kristi Wetherington

President & CEO

Kristi Wetherington, daughter of the founder of Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS), Don Potts, has spent the past 22 years building on her father’s vision of providing transparent execution and research services to institutional investors. She joined CAPIS in 1993 as an electronic trading specialist and quickly advanced to the compliance department. In 2001, she was elected president by the company’s board of directors and took over running the day to day operations of the firm. She was named chief executive officer in 2006.

Throughout the years, Ms. Wetherington has consistently been involved in the development of client relationships, helping to find solutions to the most pressing challenges, while maintaining her involvement in industry groups. A passionate advocate for the industry, she has been actively engaged in legislative meetings and industry focus groups, in addition to business alliances. As CEO, Ms. Wetherington’s responsibilities range from providing strategic direction to guiding the daily operations of CAPIS. Her passion and excitement for the business are shared by her management team and are evident through her interactions within the firm.