RESEARCH TEAM
Thomas O. Putnam, Founder & Chairman
Tom received a BA from the University of Rochester, MBA from Tulane University, and is Fenimore’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer. Tom imparts the ongoing vision for Fenimore and provides insight and guidance to its separately managed portfolio business and FAM Funds. Not only is Tom dedicated to Fenimore’s investors, he is passionate about investing in the community. Tom founded the firm in 1974, is a firm Principal, and has been with Fenimore for 38 years.

John D. Fox, CFA, Director of Research
John holds a BS from Fairfield University, MBA from the University of Connecticut, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Prior to joining Fenimore in 1996, John spent 10 years in the financial services industry as a financial analyst and life insurance executive. John is a firm Principal, Director of Research, and Co-Manager of the FAM Value Fund. He has been with the firm for 16 years.

Paul C. Hogan, CFA, Research Analyst
Paul earned a BA from St. Bonaventure University, MBA from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Prior to joining Fenimore in 1991, he was an officer in the United States Army National Guard. Paul is a firm Principal and Co-Manager of the FAM Equity-Income Fund. He has been with Fenimore for 21 years.

Andrew F. Boord, Research Analyst
Andrew received a BS from the University of Tennessee and MS from American University, both in Accounting. He also earned his CPA in 1994 (currently inactive). Prior to joining Fenimore in 2005, Andrew spent 10 years in the investment management industry including a position as Vice President and Portfolio Manager with A.G. Edwards Asset Management. He has been with Fenimore for seven years.

Marc D. Roberts, CFA, Research Analyst
Marc earned a BS from Siena College in the spring of 2007 and then joined Fenimore. During his senior year he worked as an assistant with a financial advisor at Wachovia Securities, a Junior Accountant for Wilson, Stark & Basila CPAs, and the co-manager of Siena’s student-managed Bjorklund Endowment Fund. Marc has been with Fenimore five years.

Andrew P. Wilson, CFA, Research Analyst
Drew holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business, and BA from Loyola University of Chicago. Drew was a Partner, Equity Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Martin Capital Management in Elkhart, Indiana for 15 years before joining Fenimore in 2011. Prior to that, he was with Watson Wyatt Worldwide. 

Kevin D. Gioia, Junior Research Analyst
Kevin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Siena College and graduated with honors in 2010 before joining Fenimore’s Research Team as a Junior Analyst.

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