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SEC and CFTC Registered Investment Advisor taking a rigorous and scientific approach to investment research with a specific focus on global equity markets, liquid external alternative investment strategies, and portable alpha portfolio construction. LAB QS is the Investment Manager of LAB Dynamic Equity Fund, L.P. "DYNE" and LAB Dynamic Equity Offshore Fund "DYNO".

Owner of LAB QS. DCCP was previously a Colorado SEC Registered Investment Advisor and General Partner of Deer Creek Fund, L.P. "DCF", a systematic, global equity-focused alternative investment vehicle.

SEC Registered Investment Advisor focused on direct and LP illiquid market investments and a liquid portfolio concentrated in a handful of alternative investment strategies.

· Provide investment expertise and oversight for the $6Bln portfolio· Working in conjunction with the Executive Director and the outside investment consultant, responsible for developing a strategic program for investment and monitoring of Plan assets· Member of Senior Management team who is responsible for day-to-day operations and strategic planning· Key responsibilities include asset allocation models, rebalancing policies, developing, recommending and implementing standard operating procedures, negotiating and monitoring ongoing investment manager agreements, managing the alternative investment program, representing the System at limited partner meetings and on investment advisory committees, monitoring trends affecting the investment climate, developing and overseeing the due diligence process for manager selection, evaluating manager performance, making manager recommendations to the Board, serving as the liaison with consultants, custodial banks and other investment service providers ,and representing WRS as needed with external consultants, including the State Legislature, the Governor's office, other State employees, and employee retiree groups

· Senior management team member responsible for 75 employees; reported to Chief Investment Officer and Board of Directors.· Invested 10% of total assets, contributing to growth of assets under management from $8 billion to $56 billion.· Launched Endeavor Fund, named one of the five promising new funds in 1998, and Growth and Income Fund, a category leader.· Spearheaded Growth Fund, added to S&P Select List; ran/marketed similar funds in Europe, Canada and the UK.· Recruited, hired and mentored portfolio managers / analysts. Achieved highest level of leadership in the organization.

Primary technology, telecommunications and media analyst for the investment department; reported to the Chief Investment Officer· Performed due diligence on investments, including analysis of business models, industry trends and competitive position.· Developed key investment propositions across multiple portfolios via financial/industry analysis and model building.· Instrumental in managing $800 million of aggressive growth money; optimized competitive position in technology sector.

· Significant analytical role in management of $250 million portfolio, including execution of buy/sell orders.

Mba, Finance

Bs, College Of Engineering

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