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Fund Manager Profiles

Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund:
William S. Chester, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager, Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund and Westcore Select Fund 

F. Wiley Reed, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager

Mitch S. Begun, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager

Adam C. Bliss
Co-Portfolio Manager

Jeffrey J. Loehr, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager

Westcore Growth Fund:
Ross G. Moscatelli, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager

Derek J. Scarth
Co-Portfolio Manager

Craig W. Juran, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager

Westcore International Frontier Fund:
John C. Fenley, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager

Jeremy A. Duhon, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Koji Oki, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Westcore Blue Chip Fund, Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund , Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund and Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund:
Kris Herrick, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager

Mark M. Adelmann, CFA, CPA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Derek Anguilm, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Troy Dayton, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Lisa Ramirez, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Westcore Micro-Cap Opportunity Fund:
Kris Herrick, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager

Paul Kuppinger, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager

Jon Tesseo
Co-Portfolio Manager

Westcore Flexible Income Fund and Westcore Plus Bond Fund:
Mark R. McKissick, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager

Troy Johnson, CFA, Co-Portoflio Manager

Lisa M. Snyder, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Westcore Colorado Tax-Exempt Fund:
Thomas B. Stevens, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager

Kenneth Harris, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager

Todger Anderson
"It's an interesting and intellectually challenging business and our investment professionals wouldn't be doing anything else. If you provide the right environment, people do great things."

~ Todger Anderson, CFA
President

The People Behind the Research
Teamwork, Knowledge, Wisdom, Experience

At Westcore, we understand that it's the people that add the value to investing. All the best information and research processes in the world mean nothing without experienced people in the position to make the decisions. To attract the highest caliber investment professionals - and to keep them - we've created an environment that is challenging and intellectually stimulating, where everyone has input on investment decisions and where they are rewarded based on their performance. As of December 31, 2008, our investment professionals had an average of 17 years in the investment industry and 9 years working together as a team at our firm. Experience through many market cycles add to their strength as individuals and as members of the team.

Westcore Funds Investment Team

The greatest strength of Westcore Funds is the experienced investment team assembled at Denver Investment Advisors LLC. With an average of 17 years of investment experience and 9 years working together as a team, our professionals are dedicated to serving Westcore shareholders.

 

Will Chester William S. Chester, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager, Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund and Westcore Select Fund

Joined Firm: 1986

Investment Experience: 22 years

Effective June 1, 2005, William S. Chester is Lead Portfolio Manager of Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund and Westcore Select Fund. Will is a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors and Managing Director of the equity growth research team. Will was Co-Portfolio Manager of Westcore Select Fund from December 1, 2001 to May 31, 2005 and was Co-Portfolio Manager of Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund from October 1, 2002 to May 31, 2005. He has been conducting equity research for Denver Investment Advisors for 19 years. Prior to joining Denver Investment Advisors, Will gained economic experience at Centennial Precious Metals and the University of Denver. His educational background includes a B.A. form the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. from the University of Denver. He is a member of the CFA Society of Colorado and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
 

F. Wiley Reed, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund

Joined Firm: 1996

Investment Experience: 13 Years

Effective June 1, 2005, F. Wiley Reed is Co-Portfolio Manager for Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund. Wiley is a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors. He joined our firm in 1996 to co-manage small-cap growth investments for high net worth accounts with Todger Anderson. In 1998, he moved to the equity growth research team. He is responsible for small- and mid-cap growth investments in the technology, media, and aerospace/defense sectors. Prior to Denver Investment Advisors, he co-managed a micro-cap fund at the Graduate School of Industrial Administration (GSIA) at Carnegie Mellon University. He was also a pension analyst for Jefferson-Pilot Corporation. He received a M.S. in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Business from Wake Forest University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder and is a member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

 

Mitch S. Begun, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund

Joined Firm: 2003

Investment Experience: 8 Years

Effective April 29, 2008, Mitch is Co-Portfolio Manager for Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund. He joined Denver Investment Advisors as an Associate Analyst in 2003. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an Equity Research Associate at Raymond James & Associates for two years. Mitch also interned with a financial advisor at Wheat First Union. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and a current member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

Adam C. Bliss
Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund

Joined Firm: 2004

Investment Experience: 11 Years

Effective April 29, 2008, Adam is Co-Portfolio Manager for Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund. He joined Denver Investment Advisors as a Research Analyst for the growth team in 2004. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an Equity Research Analyst at Berger Funds where he entered the investment field at the beginning of his career. He earned his B.S.B.A. from Saint Mary's College of California and his M.B.A. from the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver.

Jeffrey J. Loehr, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund

Joined Firm: 2001

Investment Experience: 8 Years

Effective April 29, 2008, Jeff is Co-Portfolio Manager for Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund. He joined our Mid-Cap Growth Research Team in 2001. He started with Denver Investment Advisors in 2000 as an intern and research assistant for the Growth Investing style. Jeff's current areas of focus include retail and consumer related, staples and commerical services. He earned his B.A. from The University of South Florida and his M.B.A. from the University of Denver. He is also a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

Ross G. Moscatelli, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager, Westcore Growth Fund

Joined Firm: 2004

Investment Experience: 13 Years

Effective September 28, 2004, Ross G. Moscatelli is Lead Portfolio Manager of Westcore Growth Fund. Ross was Co-Portfolio Manager of Westcore Growth Fund from April 14, 2004 to September 27, 2005. Prior to rejoining Denver Investment Advisors in 2004, Ross was an Associate Portfolio Manager with Invesco Funds Group, Inc. beginning in 2001.  From 1997 to 2001, Ross was a member of the equity growth research team at Denver Investment Advisors.  From 1995 to 1997, he worked as an Investment Banking Financial Analyst/Associate with Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.  Ross received his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.   He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. 

Derek J. Scarth

Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore Growth Fund

Joined Firm: 2004

Investment Experience: 9 Years

Effective September 28, 2004, Derek J. Scarth is Co-Portfolio Manager for Westcore Growth Fund. Derek joined Denver Investment Advisors as a Senior Research Analyst in 2004. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as an Investor Relations Manager at Newmont Mining Corporation and spent four years at Berger Financial Group as an Equity Analyst. Derek earned his B.A. from Regis University and his M.S.M. from the University of Denver.

Craig W. Juran, CFA

Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore Growth Fund

Joined Firm: 2004

Investment Experience: 14 Years

Craig joined Denver Investment Advisors LLC as Co-Portfolio Manager of Westcore Growth Fund in 2004. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Invesco Funds Group, Inc. where he was an Equity Analyst and Associate Partner since 2002. From 1998 to 2002, Craig was a Product Manager for Invesco Funds Group, Inc. and from 1997 to 1998, he worked as a Communications/Financial Writer with Invesco. From 1994 to 1997, Craig worked for Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. as a Research Analyst and Manager. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Colorado State University. Craig holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a current member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

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John C. Fenley, CFA

Lead Portfolio Manager, Westcore International Frontier Fund  

Joined Firm: 2000

Investment Experience: 18 Years

John has been Lead Portfolio Manager for Westcore International Frontier Fund since November 27, 2006 and Co-Portfolio Manager since October 1, 2003. He joined Denver Investment Advisors in 2000 from Hansberger Global Investments where he was the Lead Portfolio Manager and Portfolio Team Member responsible for over $1.0 billion in assets of international, global and small-cap mandates for institutional clients and mutual funds. Prior to that he worked as a Portfolio Manager at Sun Trust Bank where he was responsible for $900 million in Personal and Institutional Trust assets. John worked at the Fifth Third Bank as a Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst prior to joining Sun Trust Bank. John received his M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and has a B.A. from Vanderbilt University. John is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFA Society of Colorado and The Association for Investment Management & Research.

Jeremy A. Duhon, CFA

Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore International Frontier Fund  

Joined Firm: 2004

Investment Experience: 7 Years

Jeremy A. Duhon, CFA has been a co-portfolio manager of the Westcore International Frontier Fund since April 30, 2009. He is also a research analyst on the international small-cap team and a vice president at Denver Investments. Prior to joining the firm in 2004, Mr. Duhon worked as a senior investment fellow at El Pomar Foundation for two years. He received a BA from Pomona College. Mr. Duhon is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.

Koji Oki, CFA

Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore International Frontier Fund  

Joined Firm: 2006

Investment Experience: 5 Years

Koji Oki, CFA has been a co-portfolio manager of the Westcore International Frontier Fund since April 30, 2009. He is also a research analyst on the international small-cap team and a vice president at Denver Investments. Prior to joining the firm in 2006, Mr. Oki worked at Reed Global Advisors LLC for three years as an equity research analyst. He also worked for The Yankee Group as a senior analyst for one year and interned with The Boston Consulting Group in Tokyo. Prior to that he spent six years working as a trade policy officer at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications in Japan. Mr. Oki received a BA from Keio University in Japan and an MPP from Harvard University. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.

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Kris Herrick, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Westcore Blue Chip Fund
Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund

Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund
Westcore Micro-Cap OpportunityFund
 
Joined Firm:
2000
Investment Experience:
11 Years

Kris B. Herrick, CFA, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors is Director of Value Research and is responsible for co-managing Westcore Blue Chip Fund, Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund, Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund and Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund. Kris joined Denver Investment Advisors as a Research Analyst in 2000. His previous experience includes working as an analyst with Jurika and Voyles. Kris earned both a B.A. and a B.S. from the University of Northern Colorado. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

 

Mark M. Adelmann, CFA, CPA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Westcore Blue Chip Fund
Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund

Joined Firm: 1995
Investment Experience: 27 Years

Mark M. Adelmann, CFA, CPA, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors is a Senior Research Analyst with the Equity Value Research Team and is responsible for co-managing Westcore Blue Chip Fund, Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund, Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund and Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund. Mark joined the Value Strategies Group in 1995 in order to expand the capabilities of the department. Prior to joining Denver Investment Advisors, Mark worked with Deloitte & Touche for 14 years in auditing and financial reporting. He received his B.S. from Oral Roberts University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mark is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of AIMR and the CFA Society of Colorado.

 

Derek Anguilm, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Westcore Blue Chip Fund
Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund

Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund
 
Joined Firm: 2000
Investment Experience: 9 years

Derek R. Anguilm, CFA, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors, is a Senior Research Analyst with the Equity Value Research Team and is responsible for co-managing Westcore Blue Chip Fund, Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund, Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund and Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund. Derek joined the Value Research Team in December 2002. He started at Denver Investment Advisors as a Research Analyst to Wealth Management and Growth investing style in 2000, after interning as a research assistant on the MIDCO product. His previous experience includes an internship as a research assistant at Everen Securities. Derek earned a B.S. in Finance at Metropolitan State College of Denver and was President of the Finance Club while there. Derek is a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research as well as an affiliate member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

 

Troy Dayton, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Westcore Blue Chip Fund
Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund
 
Joined Firm: 2002
Investment Experience: 12 years

Troy Dayton, CFA, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors, is a Senior Research Analyst with the Equity Value Research Team and is responsible for co-managing Westcore Blue Chip Fund, Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund, Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund and Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund. Troy joined Denver Investment Advisors as a Research Analyst with the Value Strategies Group in 2002. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Equity Research Analyst with Jurika and Voyles, as well as an Analyst at Dresdner RCM Global Investors. He also worked as a Trading Support Officer for Citibank's Global Asset Management Department in London, England. Troy earned his B.S. degree from Colorado State University. Troy is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Lisa Z. Ramirez, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Westcore Blue Chip Fund
Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund
Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund
 
Joined Firm: 1993
Investment Experience: 15 years

Lisa Z. Ramirez, CFA has been a co-portfolio manager of the Westcore Blue Chip Fund, Westcore Mid-Cap Value Fund, Westcore Small-Cap Opportunity Fund and Westcore Small-Cap Value Fund since April 30, 2009. She is also a research analyst on the value team and a vice president at Denver Investments. Prior to joining the value team in 2005, Ms. Ramirez was with the mid-cap growth equity team for eight years. Prior to that Ms. Ramirez started her career at Denver Investments as a portfolio administrator. She received a BS from the University of Colorado at Denver and an MBA from Regis University. Ms. Ramirez is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Colorado.

Paul Kuppinger, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Westcore Micro-Cap Opportunity Fund
 
Joined Firm: 2006
Investment Experience: 19 years

Paul Kuppinger, CFA, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors, is a Quantitative Analyst with the Equity Value Research Team responsible for co-managing the Westcore Micro- Cap Opportunity Fund since its inception. Prior to joining Denver Investment Advisors in 2006, Mr. Kuppinger was a principal at Rocky Mountain Wealth Advisors since 2004 following a year of consulting as a self-proprietor in 2003. Prior to this he has held various positions in the wealth 24 management business at CPFA, Curian Capital, Prima Capital and KPMG Investment Advisory Practice. Mr. Kuppinger has a total of 18 years of professional experience.

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Jon Tesseo
Co-Portfolio Manager
Westcore Micro-Cap Opportunity Fund

Joined Firm: 2008
Investment Experience: 21 years

Jon Tesseo, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors, is a Quantitative Analyst with the Equity Value Research Team responsible for co-managing the Westcore Micro-Cap Opportunity Fund since its inception. Prior to joining Denver Investment Advisors in 2008, he was an Investment Director at OmniWealth Ltd. since June 2007. Prior to that, he held Portfolio Manager/research positions at Oak Research, Inc. (April 2004-June 2007), Harris Investment Management (August 1999-April 2004) and Navellier & Associates (April 1991-August 1999). He began his career with Lotus Development, Inc. Mr. Tesseo has a total of 20 years of professional experience.


Mark R. McKissick, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager, Westcore Flexible Income Fund and Westcore Plus Bond Fund

Joined Firm: 1999
Investment Experience: 17 Years

Mark R. McKissick, CFA, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors is responsible for managing the Westcore Plus Bond Fund and Westcore Flexible Income Fund. He has been a fixed income research analyst with Denver Investment Advisors since 1999. His previous experience includes work with Hotchkis & Wiley, Payden & Rygel Investment Council, and Salomon Brothers. He also worked as a Senior Accountant with Ernst & Young with his CPA (although he is non-practicing now). Mark earned a B.S. from Oklahoma State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

Troy Johnson, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore Flexible Income Fund 

Joined Firm: 2007
Investment Experience: 14 Years

Troy A. Johnson, CFA has been a co-portfolio manager of the Westcore Flexible Income Fund since April 30, 2009. He is a research analyst on the fixed income team and a vice president at Denver Investments. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Mr. Johnson worked as a portfolio manager and analyst at Quixote Capital Management for six years, specializing in risk arbitrage. He also performed credit analysis of investment grade and high yield issues for eight years while ultimately serving as the senior fixed income analyst at Invesco Funds Group, Inc. Mr. Johnson received a BS from Montana State University and an MS from the University of Wisconsin. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Colorado.

Lisa M. Snyder, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore Plus Bond Fund

Joined Firm: 2006
Investment Experience: 12 Years

Lisa M. Snyder, CFA has been a co-portfolio manager of the Westcore Plus Bond Fund since April 30, 2009. She is a research analyst on the fixed income team and a vice president at Denver Investments. Prior to joining the firm in 2006, Ms. Snyder worked for eight years as a performance analyst for Ampersand Capital. She received a BA from Stanford University and an MS from the University of Denver. Ms. Snyder is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Colorado.

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Tom StevensThomas B. Stevens, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager, Westcore Colorado Tax-Exempt Fund

Joined Firm: 1986
Investment Experience: 39 years

Effective May 28, 1999, Thomas B. Stevens has been Lead Portfolio Manager for Westcore Colorado Tax-Exempt Fund. A Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors, Tom spent two years at Fidelity Bank where he served as Vice President of Fixed Income. Prior to his experience at Fidelity, Tom was employed at National Investment Services of America where he left as Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Fixed Income. Tom received his B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Virginia and his M.B.A. in International Business from Columbia University. He is a current member of the CFA Society of Colorado and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Tom StevensKenneth A. Harris, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager, Westcore Colorado Tax-Exempt Fund

Joined Firm: 2000
Investment Experience: 24 years

Effective June 1, 2005, Kenneth A. Harris is Co-Portfolio Manager of Westcore Colorado Tax-Exempt Fund. Ken is a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors and has been a portfolio manager at the firm since 2000. Prior to joining Denver Investment Advisors, he was with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado from 1985 to 2000, where he was Treasurer from 1995 to 2000. Ken earned a B.B.A. from the University of Arizona and an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado at Denver. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a current member of the CFA Society of Colorado.

 

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