Investment Team
All members of the BCM investment team have the title “Research Analyst,” which is indicative of how we prioritize our time and resources as a firm. Analysts are free to pursue investment ideas within the bounds of our disciplined process and are encouraged to conduct extensive fieldwork, including visits to company operations, meetings with management teams, and participation in industry events.
Operations Team
BCM invests heavily in operational and regulatory infrastructure, and we strive to be excellent in this regard. We are committed to implementing and maintaining best practices across all facets of operations and compliance, with the goal of providing extraordinary client service.
Investment Team
Brian Bares, CFA
Founder and ChairmanBrian founded Bares Capital Management in 2000. He developed BCM’s investment philosophy and research process, and he is responsible for firm oversight. Brian is the author of The Small-Cap Advantage, published in 2011 by John Wiley & Sons. He is also an external advisor for the M.B.A. Investment Fund at the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in Mathematics.
Jay Creel
Chief Executive Officer, Portfolio Manager, and Research AnalystJay joined BCM in 2012. He is responsible for portfolio management, investment due diligence, client relationships, and firm administration. Prior to joining the firm, Jay was a general partner and investment analyst at Treaty Oak Capital Management and an investment banker at Molecular Securities (a spinoff of Morgan Stanley) and Deutsche Bank Securities. He graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in History.
John Dowling, CFA
Portfolio Manager and Research AnalystJohn joined BCM in 2013. He is responsible for portfolio management, investment due diligence, and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, John was an auditor at CommunityAmerica Credit Union and Sprint. He holds an M.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of the M.B.A. Investment Fund, and a B.S. in Accounting from William Jewell College.
Landon Shanks
Research AnalystLandon joined BCM in 2014. He is responsible for investment due diligence and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, Landon was an equity research analyst at Century Management. He holds a M.B.A. and a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas State University.
JT Maynard
Research AnalystJT joined BCM in 2019. He is responsible for investment due diligence and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, JT served internships at OC&C Strategy Consultants and Matrix Capital Management. He graduated from Williams College with a B.A. in Economics.
Andrew Hillman
Research AnalystAndrew joined BCM in 2020. He is responsible for investment due diligence and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served internships at Morgan Stanley and Budros, Ruhlin & Roe. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Business Administration.
Operations Team
Jim Bradshaw, CFA
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance OfficerJim joined BCM in 2001. He is responsible for all aspects of firm operations and compliance. Prior to joining the firm, Jim was an analyst at Sheshunoff Information Services where he focused on banking mergers and acquisitions. Jim graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Finance.
Todd Povondra
Head Trader and Operations SpecialistTodd joined BCM in 2005. He is responsible for trade execution and a variety of operational duties. Prior to joining the firm, Todd worked for U.S. Online. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in Marketing.
Alejandra Martinez
Operations and Compliance SpecialistAlejandra joined BCM in 2015. She is responsible for a variety of operational and compliance duties. Prior to joining the firm, Alejandra served as a personal banker at JPMorgan Chase & Co. She graduated from St. Edward’s University with a B.B.A. in Accounting.