Mr. Laveson joined Becker Capital Management, Inc. in 1995. Prior to joining Becker Capital Management, Inc., Mr. Laveson was a senior analyst and portfolio manager with Crabbe Huson, Neuberger & Berman, Rosenkranz, Ehrenkrantz, Lyon & Ross and Montgomery Securities. He graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master's in Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Patrick E. Becker joined Becker Capital in 1996 and has over 29 years of experience as an investment professional. Prior to joining Becker Capital, Mr. Becker was Vice President for Grove Securities. He began his career as a retail stockbroker with Merrill Lynch and subsequently became vice president at Grove Securities, where he was responsible for managing individual and institutional assets for over 120 clients. Pat is a past president of the Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce and the Jesuit Alumni Board, and he currently serves on Jesuit’s President Advisory Board and the Young Audiences of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Mr. Becker received a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Portland.

Ms. Kessler joined Becker Capital Management, Inc in 2004. Prior to joining Becker Capital Management, Inc, Ms. Kessler was a senior analyst and portfolio manager at IDS/American Express, Safeco Asset Mgt, and Crabbe Huson. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Carleton College with a B.A. in English Literature. She received her MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Mr. Murray joined Becker Capital Management, Inc. in 2013. Prior to joining Becker Capital Management, Inc., Mr. Murray most recently served as a senior member of the North American Equities team at Alliance Trust, PLC and covered a variety of industries. He received a M.A. from University of Edinburgh.

T.J. joined Becker Capital in 2013. T.J. manages portfolios and is an equity analyst. Before joining the firm, T.J. served as a Senior Research Associate at Raymond James covering the consumer sector. Prior to that, he covered a variety of industries at Raymond James. B.S., Florida Southern College, M.B.A., University of Florida.

Sid joined Becker Capital in 2015, bringing nearly 15 years of investment industry experience. Sid manages portfolios and is an equity analyst in the Becker Seattle office. Prior to joining the firm, Sid headed the Value Equity Research team within the Wealth Management division at Robert W. Baird (through its acquisition of McAdams Wright Ragen). Sid started his career as a trader on the Indian stock market. B.E. Chemical Engineering, Pune, India. He received his MBA from Willamette University.

Blake joined Becker Capital in 1998. He helps oversee the company’s investment process, manages portfolios, and is an equity analyst. Prior to joining the firm, Blake was a Vice President with U.S. Bancorp’s National Accounts Division. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Providence Child Center Foundation. B.S., University of Oregon