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Investing with Harris Associates
Employment Opportunities
We recognize that the decision to hire an investment manager is a very important one. We believe our people demonstrate our dedication to excellent performance and service.
Top Management
Portfolio Managers and Investment Analysts
Legal/Operations
Marketing/Client Relations
- Top Management
- Robert M. Levy
, CFA
Partner, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer
- BA, Vanderbilt University, 1972
- MBA, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, 1974
- Formerly a Portfolio Manager and Director, Gofen and Glossberg, Inc., 1977-1985
- 34 years of investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1985
- Kristi L. Rowsell
, CPA
Partner and President
- President/Principal Financial Officer, The Oakmark Funds
- BS, Virginia Tech, 1988
- Master of Accountancy - Taxation, Virginia Tech, 1989
- Formerly VP and Treasurer at Calamos Asset Management, 1992-1995; and Senior Tax Specialist, KPMG Peat Marwick, 1989-1992
- 21 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1995
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- Portfolio Managers and Investment Analysts
- Henry R. Berghoef
, CFA
Partner and Director of Research
- Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark Select Fund
- BA, Calvin College, 1971
- MA, Johns Hopkins University, 1974
- MBA, George Washington University, 1985
- Formerly an Investment Analyst with Kirr, Marbach & Co., 1990-1993; Investment Analyst with Geico Corporation, 1985-1990; Manager of Investment Insurance with Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1979-1984; International Economist with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1977-1979; and Legislative Aide of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1975-1977
- 24 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1994
- Eric J. Bokota
, CFA
International Investment Analyst
- BS, Miami University of Ohio, 2000
- Formerly a Research Associate at Brandes Investment Partners, 2001-2003
- 9 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2004
- Judson H. Brooks
, CFA
Investment Analyst
- BA, Indiana University, 1993
- MBA, University of Chicago, 1998
- Formerly a Research Analyst for Ariel Capital Management, 1998-2001
- 12 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2001
- Robert S. Burnstine
Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst
- BBA, The University of Michigan, 1986
- JD, Harvard Law School, 1989
- Formerly Managing Director at Talon Asset Management, Inc., 1997-2001; Senior Associate with the Merchant Banking and Media Groups of Chase Manhattan Corporation, 1994-1997; Senior Associate with the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis, 1989-1994
- 16 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2001
- James P. Clarahan
International Investment Analyst
- BSE, University of Michigan, 2004
- MBA, University of Chicago, 2010
- Formerly an Analyst Intern at The Weitz Funds, 2009; Combustion Engineer at GE-Aviation, 2004-2008
- 1 year investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2010
- Anthony P. Coniaris
, CFA
Partner and Investment Analyst
- BA, Wheaton College, 1999
- MBA, Northwestern University, 2005
- Formerly Research Associate with Harris Associates 1999-2003
- 11 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1999
- Jeffrey A. Corbin
Senior International Research Operations Analyst
- BS, Indiana University, 2000
- Formerly Senior Fund Analyst with Harris Associates L.P, 2001-2005; Loan Specialist with Crowe Chizek LLC, 2001; Credit Analyst with Fifth Third Bank, 2000-2001
- 9 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2001
- Kurt C. Funderburg
Investment Analyst
- BS, West Virginia University, 1987
- MBA, Pennsylvania State University, 1992
- Formerly Senior Vice President-Equity Analyst at Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc., 1993-2000; Investment Officer at Mercantile Safe Deposit & Trust Co., 1992-1993
- 18 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2000
- Kevin G. Grant
, CFA
Partner, Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst
- Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark Fund
- BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987
- MBA, Loyola University, 1991
- 19 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1988
- Justin D. Hance
International Investment Analyst
- BA, Claremont McKenna College, 2006
- Formerly an Investment Analyst at BGI, 2006-10
- 4 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2010
- David G. Herro
, CFA
Partner and Chief Investment Officer, International Equity
- Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark International Fund, The Oakmark International Small Cap Fund, and The Oakmark Global Select Fund
- BS, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1983
- MA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1985
- Formerly a Portfolio Manager with The State of Wisconsin Investment Board, 1989-1992, and The Principal Financial Group, 1986-1989
- 25 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1992
- M. Colin Hudson
, CFA
Investment Analyst
- BA, DePauw University, 1992
- MS, Indiana University, 1995
- MBA, Indiana University, 1999
- Formerly a Vice President and Director of Research at Hilliard, Lyons Asset Management, 1999-2005; Investment Analyst at Wallington Asset Management, 1998-1999
- 12 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2005
- Eric Liu
International Investment Analyst
- BA, University of California Los Angeles, 2001
- MBA, University of Chicago, 2009
- Formerly a Research Associate at Dodge & Cox, 2004-2007; Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies & Company, 2002-2004
- 8 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2009
- Edward S. Loeb
, CFA
Partner and Portfolio Manager
- BA, Princeton University, 1986
- MBA, Northwestern University, 1990
- Formerly a Corporate Finance Analyst with Wertheim Schroder & Co., Inc., 1986-1988
- 22 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1989
- Michael L. Manelli
, CFA
International Investment Analyst
- BBA, University of Iowa, 2000
- Formerly a Research Associate/Analyst at Morgan Stanley, 2001-2005
- 10 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2005
- Michael J. Mangan
, CFA, CPA
Partner and Portfolio Manager
- BBA, University of Iowa, 1985
- MBA, Northwestern University, 1992
- Formerly a Portfolio Manager with Stein Roe & Farnham, 1988-1997; and Senior Auditor with Continental Bank, 1985-1988
- 22 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1997
- Clyde S. McGregor
, CFA
Partner and Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark Equity and Income Fund and The Oakmark Global Fund
- BA, Oberlin College, 1974
- MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1977
- Formerly an Investment Officer of the Northern Trust Company, 1977-1981
- 33 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1981
- Win Murray
Partner and Investment Analyst
- BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1992
- MBA, Georgia State University, 1996
- Formerly Equity Analyst at Colonial Management/Fleet Bank, 1999-2003; Sector Portfolio Manager at ASB Capital Management, 1997-1999; Equity Analyst at Federated Investors, 1996-1997
- 15 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2003
- Diane L. Mustain
, CFA
Portfolio Manager
- BS, DePaul University, 1981
- MBA, DePaul University, 1985
- Formerly Executive Vice President and Head of Equities with Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., 1981-2001
- 29 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2002
- William C. Nygren
, CFA
Partner and Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark Fund, The Oakmark Select Fund, and The Oakmark Global Select Fund
- BS, University of Minnesota, 1980
- MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison Applied Security Analysis Program, 1981
- Formerly Director of Research of Harris Associates, 1990-1998; Investment Analyst with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1981-1983
- 29 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1983
- Matthew C. Pickering
, CFA
International Investment Analyst
- BS, Miami University, 2000
- Formerly a VP and Associate International Portfolio Manager at Institutional Capital, 2000-2006
- 10 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2006
- Pierre O. Py
International Investment Analyst
- Master in Science of Management, HEC "Grande Ecole" - Paris, France, 1999
- LLM, University of Pantheon-Assas, Paris II - Paris, France, 1999
- MBA, Harvard Business School, 2005
- Formerly a Research Associate at Trust Company of the West (TCW), 2004; Investment Banking Associate at Salomon Smith Barney, 2000-03; and Principal Investment Analyst at Goldman Sachs, 1999-00
- 10 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2005
- John R. Raitt
, CFA
Partner and Investment Analyst
- BA, Williams College, 1978
- MBA, Northwestern University, 1980
- Formerly Director of Research of Harris Associates, 1998-2002; Investment Officer with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1980-1986
- 30 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1986
- Edward A. Studzinski
, CFA
Partner, Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark Equity and Income Fund
- AB, Boston College, 1971
- JD, Duke University School of Law, 1974
- MBA, Northwestern University, 1985
- Formerly a VP and Investment Officer with Mercantile National Bank of Indiana, 1986-1995; private law practice, 1980-1985; Staff Accountant with Arthur Young & Co., 1978-1980; and Officer on active duty in the U.S. Navy, 1974-1978
- 25 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1995
- John P. Tansey
Fixed Income Manager
- BA, University of Notre Dame, 1990
- Formerly Trading and Research Associate with Fred Kolber & Co., 1993-1995; Equity Volatility Specialist for EPIA Partners, 1991-1993
- 21 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1995
- Robert A. Taylor
, CFA
Partner, Director of International Research and Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Manager of The Oakmark Global Fund
- BBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994
- 16 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1994
- Edward J. Wojciechowski
, CFA
Investment Analyst and Director of Fixed Income
- BS, Marquette University, 1995
- Formerly Portfolio Manager, and Equity and Fixed Income Analyst at Strong Capital Management, 1993-2005
- 15 years investment experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2005
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- Legal/Operations
- John N. Desmond
Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President, The Oakmark Funds
- BS, University of Massachusetts, 1986
- MS, Bentley College, 1994
- Formerly Vice President and Director for Nuveen Investments, 2005-2007; Director, Investment Operations and Business Manager for Scudder/Deutsche Asset Management, 1995-2004; Vice President, Group Operations Manager with First Data Investor Service/440 Financial Group, 1991-1995; Project Leader for Putnam Investments, Inc., 1987-1991; various operations and technology roles for Bank of Boston Corporation, 1980-1987
- 30 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2007
- Richard J. Gorman
Chief Compliance Officer for The Oakmark Funds
- BA, Providence College, 1987
- JD, The University of Detroit, 1991
- Formerly employed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the following positions: Senior Special Counsel to the Chicago Investment Management Examination Staff, 2002-2006; Special Counsel to the Investment Management Staff, 1999-2002; Senior Attorney, Division of Enforcement, 1994-1999
- 16 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2006
- Thomas E. Herman
, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
- BS, Cornell University, 1983
- MBA, University of North Carolina, 1991
- Master of Accounting and Financial Management, Keller Graduate School, 2003
- Formerly Sr. Vice President, CFO and Treasurer at Ariel Investments, 2005-2010; Vice President, Controller at Ariel Investments 2004-2005; Regional Finance Manager and other positions at Otis Elevator Company, 1991-2004; Engineer and Senior Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, 1983-1989
- 27 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2010
- Gracie O. Inacay
Director of Human Resources
- BS, Roosevelt University, 1999
- Formerly Manager, Human Resources at Harris Associates L.P., 2001-2008; Manager, Human Resources at First Variable Life Insurance Co., 1998-2001; Human Resources Representative at Warrior Insurance Group, 1994-1998; Agency Sales Representative at Warrior Insurance Group/Insure One Insurance Agency, 1990-1994
- 21 years business experience
- Joined Harris in 2001
- John J. Kane
Director, Mutual Fund and Institutional Services
- Treasurer of The Oakmark Funds
- BA, Illinois Benedictine College, 1993
- MBA, Northwestern University, 2003
- 17 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1993
- Colin P. McFarland
Chief Compliance Officer
- BS, Bridgewater State College, 1985
- MBA, Northeastern University, 1990
- Formerly Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP, 1997-2005; National Bank Examiner for the U.S. Treasury Department, 1991-1997; Assistant Operations Manager for E.F. Hutton & Co., 1985-1989
- 23 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2005
- Margaret K. McLaughlin
Assistant General Counsel
- BBA, Saint Mary's College, 1989
- JD, Marquette University, 1993
- Formerly Senior Counsel at Heller Financial, 1998-2000; Law Clerk to the Honorable Jeffrey T. Miller U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, 1997-1998; Senior Attorney U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Enforcement, 1993-1997; Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio, 1996-1997
- 18 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2000
- Ian J. McPheron
Senior Attorney
- BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993
- JD, Northern Illinois University, 1997
- Formerly Associate Counsel/Director of Compliance at Calamos Advisors LLC and Assistant Secretary to the Calamos Funds, 2002-2004; Associate at Gardner, Carton & Douglas, 2002; Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Van Kampen Investments, Inc., 2000-2002; Associate at Wildman Harrold, Allen & Dixon, 1997-2000;
- 14 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2005
- Michael J. Pietras
Compliance Manager
- BS, DePaul University, 1995
- Formerly Compliance Manager/Supervisor at Driehaus Capital Management, 2004-2005 and 2000-2002; Director of Compliance at PMA Financial Network, 2002-2004; Senior Compliance Examiner at NASD Regulation, Inc., 1998-2000; Senior Investigator at The Chicago Board of Trade, 1995-1998; Senior Market Analyst at The Chicago Board Options Exchange, 1989-1993
- 20 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2005
- Dermot Putnam
Chief Information Officer
- BA, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison, 1982
- MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1983
- Formerly Director of Technology at Wanger Asset Management L.P. 1995-2002; Senior Technical Specialist at Kemper Financial Services, 1989-1995
- 20 Years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2002
- Janet L. Reali
Partner and General Counsel
- Secretary, The Oakmark Funds
- BA, Indiana University, 1973
- JD, Loyola University School of Law, 1977
- Formerly Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Everen Securities, Inc. and its predecessor Kemper Securities Inc., 1991-1999; Partner with the law firm of Keck, Mahin & Cate, 1988-1991
- 20 years of business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2001
- Mary A. Wickers
, CPA
Senior Director of Operations & Client Service
- BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1979
- Formerly First VP, Administration & Asset Management with ABN AMRO, 1997-2002; VP of Finance & Administration for Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc., 1995-1997; Alpha Source Asset Management, 1993-1995; Kemper Financial Services, Inc., 1982-1993; and Arthur Anderson & Co., 1979-1982
- 26 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2003
- Christopher P. Wright
Director of Mutual Fund Operations
- Vice President, The Oakmark Funds
- BS, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1995
- MBA, North Park University, 1997
- Formerly Credit Analyst-Commercial Lending and Bookkeeper at Park National Bank, 1995-1997
- 13 years business experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1997
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- Marketing/Client Relations
- Debra L. Austin
Director, Investment Advisory and Client Relations
- BBA, University of Iowa, 1993
- Formerly Senior Portfolio Associate with Harris Associates L.P., 1993-2006
- 17 years investment industry experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1993
- Kathleen O. Gerdes
Director, Advisor Relations
- BA, Oberlin College, 1993
- MBA, Northwestern University, 2005
- Formerly a Business Development Officer at Atlantic Trust Stein Roe, 1997-2006; Planning and Development Associate for the Jane Addams Hull House Association, 1994-1997
- 13 years investment industry experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2006
- Michael J. Neary
, CFA, CFP®
Partner and Managing Director, Marketing & Client Relations
- Vice President, The Oakmark Funds
- BS, Northern Illinois University, 1990
- 18 years investment industry experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1995
- Michael W. Politzki
Manager, Shared Advisory & Wrap Products
- BS, Miami University, 1992
- Formerly a Trust Analyst for Alliance Pension Consultants, 1994-1999
- 18 years investment industry experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1999
- Vineeta D. Raketich
Director, International Operations & Client Relations
- Vice President, The Oakmark Funds
- BS, DePaul University, 1993
- MS-Taxation, DePaul University, 2002
- Formerly Supervisor, Mutual Fund and Institutional Services with Harris Associates L.P., 1995-2003; an Analyst at The Barnes Alliance, 1993-1995
- 18 years investment industry experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 1995
- Jack Wildermuth
, CFA, CAIA
Director, Marketing & Client Relations
- BS, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, 1989
- MBA, Duke University, 1995
- Formerly Vice President, Marketing, Research Affiliates, 2006-2008; Partner, Stratford Advisory Group, 1998-2006; Consultant, Wilshire Associates, 1997-1998; Fixed Income Sales, WR Hough & Co., 1995-1997; U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer, 1989-1993
- 15 years investment industry experience
- Joined Harris Associates in 2008
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