BCM Team
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.
Brian Bares
Brian founded Bares Capital Management in 2000. He developed BCM’s investment philosophy and research process, and he is responsible for portfolio management, investment due diligence, client relationships, and firm strategy. 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 and has earned the CFA designation.
Jay Creel
John Dowling, CFA
John 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 a M.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of the M.B.A. Investment Fund, a B.S. in Accounting from William Jewell College, and has earned the CFA designation.
Ben Huang
Ben joined BCM in 2015. He is responsible for portfolio management, investment due diligence, and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, Ben served an internship at Bessemer Trust. He graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in Economics.
Sam Barton
Sam joined BCM in 2021. He is responsible for investment due diligence and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, Sam served internships at Washing Pond Capital and Abdiel Capital Advisors. He graduated from The University of Chicago with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and Economics.
Helen Fulham
Helen joined BCM in 2021. She is responsible for investment due diligence and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, Helen served as a Congressional Intern in the U.S. House of Representatives. She graduated from Harvard College with a A.B. in Environmental Science and Public Policy.
Harrison Gross
Harrison joined BCM in 2020. He is responsible for investment due diligence and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, Harrison served an internship at PIRHL and managed a multifamily investment property. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Business Administration.
Andrew Hillman
Andrew 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.
JT Maynard
JT 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.
Nage Ngo
Nage joined BCM in 2021. She is responsible for investment due diligence and new idea generation. Prior to joining the firm, Nage served internships at Emerald Asset Management and Mirae Asset Securities Vietnam. She graduated from Smith College with a B.A. in Quantitative Economics, Mathematics & Statistics.
Landon Shanks
Landon 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.
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.
Jim Bradshaw, CFA
Jim 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 and has earned the CFA designation.
Todd Povondra
Todd 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
Alejandra 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.