Washington High School
Massillon, Ohio

2023 Distinguished Citizen

WHS Class of 1983

Business, Finance, Community


Professional

  • Partner at Strong Capital Management, Milwaukee WI based investment management firm (1988-2003), managed nearly $50 Billion at its peak
  • Managed 4 mutual Funds, a Bermuda-domiciled hedge fund and 2 domestic Partnerships, led a management buyout of the hedge fund business unit
  • Founded Skylands Capital LLC, a Milwaukee WI based management firm (2004-present)
  • Continue to manage funds previously managed at Strong to a global clientele.

Honors/Awards

  • Magna Cum Laude distinction at Case Western University (1985)

Education

  • Massillon Washington High School, 1983
  • Tufts University, France, 1984
  • Internship at BR Goodrich, 1987
  • Case Western University Bachelor of Science, 1987
  • Indiana University Masters Bachelor of Arts in Finance, 1989.

Athletics

  • Massillon Tiger Football (1980-1982), State runners-up in 1982
  • Case Western University Football (1983-1986)
  • WHS Tiger Sharks Swim Team (1981-1983)
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