A Blend of Youth and Experience

Brian L. Gevry, CFA, is CEO and Co-CIO of Boyd Watterson Asset Management, LLC, responsible for the strategic leadership of the company and the oversight of the company’s investment processes and committees. Brian also serves as a Manager of Boyd Watterson and as Chairman of the Real Estate Investment Committee. Prior to his role as CEO, Brian served as Boyd Watterson’s Chief Operating Officer from 2000–2006. Previous leadership roles with the company include Executive Vice President and member of the Operating Committee of Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., Boyd Watterson’s predecessor company. Brian also held positions as a fixed income portfolio manager and senior strategist on the Conservative Value Equity and Fixed Income committees. Brian began his career with the company in 1991. Brian holds a CFA Charter from CFA Institute, an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, and a BA from Cleveland State University. He is a member of CFA Society Cleveland and of CFA Institute.

Brian A. Convery, CFA, is the Co-CIO of Boyd Watterson, responsible with the CIO for developing and overseeing investment strategies for the company. He is the primary portfolio manager for Boyd Watterson’s private state government fund and a member of the Real Estate Investment Committee. In addition, Brian manages the company’s research and quantitative teams. Brian joined Boyd Watterson Asset Management in 2011. Prior to joining the company, Brian was a senior investment analyst with Key Private Bank in Cleveland. Previously, he was a partner at WR Huff Asset Management. Brian has also served as a management consultant with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd. Brian holds a CFA Charter from CFA Institute, an MBA from Georgetown University, and a BA from the University of Dayton. He is a member of the CFA Society of Cleveland and CFA Institute.

Mike R. Vandenbossche, CFA, is CIO of Fixed Income and oversees the company’s fixed income strategies. Mike joined Boyd Watterson Asset Management in 2014. Prior to joining the company, Mike was a portfolio manager with Ambassador Capital Management and Munder Capital Management. At Munder, he was a member of the investment strategy team, headed the captive insurance team and managed the corporate and CMBS sectors. Prior to joining Munder, Mike managed institutional fixed income portfolios for Victory Capital Management. Mike started his investment career at First of America Bank in 1990, holding multiple positions including portfolio manager, asset/liability manager, and municipal analyst. Mike holds a CFA Charter from CFA Institute, an MBA from Western Michigan University, and a BA from Central Michigan University.  He is also a member of the CFA Society of Detroit and CFA Institute.

Michael J. Krushena, CFA, is Deputy CIO of Fixed Income focusing on the high yield and securitized sectors. Prior to joining Boyd Watterson Asset Management in 2017, Michael was the deputy chief investment officer for the Retirement Systems of the City of Detroit.  Earlier in his career, Michael served as a senior portfolio manager with Ambassador Capital Management and Munder Capital Management.  At both institutions, Michael was a member of the Corporate Credit Strategy team and traded the corporate and asset-backed sectors.  He also managed Munder Capital Management’s Enhanced Core institutional composite and the Munder Bond Fund.  Michael started his investment career with First Chicago Capital Markets in 1995.  Michael holds a CFA Charter from CFA Institute, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and a BA from the University of Michigan.  He is also a member of the CFA Society of Detroit and the CFA Institute.

David M. Dirk, CFA, is Director of Portfolio Management and Trading. David joined Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., predecessor to Boyd Watterson, in 1996. David holds a CFA Charter from CFA Institute, an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, and a BA from Baldwin Wallace University. He is also a member of the CFA Society of Cleveland and CFA Institute.

S. Brad Fush, CFA, is Director of Credit Research for the company’s fixed income strategies.  Brad joined Boyd Watterson Asset Management in 2019.  Prior to joining the company, Brad was the Director of Credit Research for Incore Capital Management and Munder Capital Management.  At Incore, he was a senior member of the investment strategy committee and focused on credit analysis and credit modeling for the corporate sector.  Brad started his career at Comerica Bank holding multiple positions including Manager, Commercial Lender and Commercial Credit Analyst.  Brad holds a CFA Charter from the CFA Institute, an MS in Accounting and MBA in Finance from Wayne State University, and a BA in Economics from Albion College.  He is also a member of the CFA Society of Detroit and the CFA Institute.

Greg D. Oviatt, CFA, is a Senior Portfolio Manager focusing on Boyd Watterson’s suite of taxable fixed income portfolios.  Prior to joining Boyd Watterson Asset Management in 2019, Greg was a Senior Portfolio Manager at INCORE Capital Management and Munder Capital Management where he was a senior member of the investment strategy committee, managed institutional fixed income portfolios primarily for insurance companies, and performed credit research in the banking sector.  Prior to joining Munder in 2000, Greg was a Money Market Portfolio Manager and Fixed Income Trader at National City Investment Management Company, First of America Investment Corporation and First of America Bank Corporation.  Greg began his career in the investment management industry in 1994.  Greg holds a CFA Charter from the CFA Institute and a BA in Economics from Kalamazoo College.  He is also a member of the CFA Society of Detroit and the CFA Institute.

Justin C. Waggoner is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Trader focusing on Boyd Watterson’s suite of intermediate taxable portfolios.  Justin joined Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., predecessor to Boyd Watterson, in 1999.  Justin holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and a BS from The Ohio State University.  Justin is a member of the CFA Society of Cleveland and CFA Institute.

James R. Shirak is a member of Boyd Watterson’s Executive Committee and Real Estate Investment Committee. Prior to joining Boyd Watterson in 2000, Jim was founder and principal of Sterling Asset Management in Cleveland, Ohio. Previously, he held the position of head of fixed income for BP America, Inc.’s Pension Plan and Savings and Investment Plan. Jim also served as director of fixed income for the Investment Centre and head of fixed income for the Pension Plan of Republic Steel and Lincoln National Corp. Jim holds an MBA and a BA from Ohio University. Jim is a member of CFA Society of Cleveland, CFA Institute, and is a past President of the Bond Club of Cleveland.

Christie Espin is a Portfolio Manager focusing on Boyd Watterson’s suite of tax-free portfolios.  Prior to joining the company in 2008, Christie served as the Senior Municipal Trader for First Union/Wachovia for ten years. Christie holds a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Rich D. Pasela is a Portfolio Manager and Credit Research Analyst focusing on Boyd Watterson’s suite of short-term fixed income portfolios.  Prior to joining the company in 2016, Rich held various positions at McDonald & Co. Securities and Key Bank, including operations specialist, retail equity trader, equity research liaison/product manager, and corporate investment grade fixed income desk strategist.  Rich has a BA from Baldwin Wallace University.  He is a member of the CFA Society of Cleveland and CFA Institute and is currently enrolled in the CFA program.

Joy M. Franz serves as a Fixed Income Trader. Joy joined Duff & Phelps, predecessor to Boyd Watterson Asset Management, in 1993 as an operations analyst. Prior to joining the company, Joy was a trust operations clerk III at National City Bank.

Ashish Mishra is a Portfolio Manager for Boyd Watterson’s fixed income team. Prior to joining the company in 2018, Ashish worked in different roles in Biopharma Industry. He holds an MBA from the Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management, an MSc from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and a BSc from V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur.

Cameron D. Vandenbossche serves as a Credit Analyst for Boyd Watterson’s fixed income team. Cameron started at BWAM in June 2018 as an Intern where he assisted both the real estate and fixed income teams focusing on market research and credit analysis. Cameron holds a BA in Economics with a Minor in the Leadership of Organizations from Michigan State University and an ABA from St. Clair County Community College.

Austin M. Reed is a Fixed Income Analyst for Boyd Watterson’s fixed income team. Prior to joining BWAM in 2022, Austin worked at Level One Bank as a Financial Specialist in the Treasury Department where he specialized in fixed income securities, including municipal bonds, subordinated debt, and mortgage-backed securities. Austin holds a BBA with an emphasis in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University and is currently enrolled in the CFA program.