James H. Hentges, CFA
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
As of 2009, James is a member of Rainier fixed-income management team and serves as a Portfolio Manager and Analyst. He began his career in 1990 with GE Financial Assurance as an accountant, shifting to investments in 1997. Prior to leaving GE Financial Assurance, he served as a Senior Analyst for high-yield securities in oil service, homebuilding and supermarket industries. From the year 2000, James worked with AIG Investments as a Portfolio Manager and then assumed the Managing Director's position for their collateralized debt obligations portfolios backed by investment grade corporate credits.
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James holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He received his Bachelor of Business degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, from University of Texas, Arlington.
Matthew Kennedy, CFA, Principal
Director of Fixed Income Management
Matt Kennedy is Rainier Investment Management's Director of Fixed Income. He began his investment career in 1995 with GE Financial Assurance in Seattle. During his years at GE Financial Assurance, he served as a senior analyst and made investment recommendations for Investment Grade, High Yield and Private Placement Portfolios. From 1991 through 1994, Matt was a CPA and auditor with Deloitte & Touche in Seattle.
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Matt holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, with specializations in Finance and Accounting, from Washington State University. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the Seattle Society of Financial Analysts.