Corporate Background for Investment Management, Tampa, Florida

Donald R. Jowdy • Biography
President and Chief Investment Officer

Prior to founding Suncoast Equity Management, Inc., Donald Jowdy was a Portfolio Manager with Polen Capital Management. The firm consistently performed in the top 10% of its peer group for three, five and ten year periods, as measured by several industry consultants including Effron/PSN and Nelson's Investment Manager Database. During his tenure, Mr. Jowdy played a key role in the company's growth from $20 million in assets to approximately $250 million. Don then served in an advisory capacity to Polen Capital Management during its growth to over $1 billion in client assets.

Previously, Mr. Jowdy was an equity analyst with 13D Research, Inc., advising institutional clients through an independent investment research organization. He provided an in-depth analysis of domestic as well as global investment opportunities in areas such as Latin America, Southeast Asia and the People's Republic of China.

Don Jowdy was also a Senior Associate with the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (formerly Coopers & Lybrand). He is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Accounting.

Sean Wright • Biography
Director of Operations

Sean Wright was previously with Polen Capital Management. At Polen, he played a key role in trading, compliance, and operations as the firm grew from $400 million to over $1.7 billion. Prior to joining Polen, Mr. Wright spent 3 years with Salomon Brothers and 10 years with Smith Barney. Mr. Wright earned his bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida, and his M.B.A from University of Miami. He is also an industry arbitrator with the National Association of Securities Dealers.