John K. Anderson, Jr. co-founded Bott-Anderson Partners, the original name of the firm, in 2003. The mission of the firm from then to now has been to provide significant value to a small number of clients through a focus on personal service. His deep knowledge of the unique needs and objectives of each client, coupled with continuing due diligence through personal relationships with the independent managers engaged to managed the various segments of client portfolios, has allowed this mission to be consistently accomplished. Prior to establishing the firm, from 1996 until 2002, Mr. Anderson was Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial