Don Jowdy

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Suncoast Equity Management LLC

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Mr. Donald R.
Jowdy is a Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Suncoast Equity Management LLC.
Prior to founding Suncoast Equity Management in 1997, Mr. Jowdy was a Portfolio Manager with Polen Capital Management.
During his tenure, Polen Capital 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.
He played a key role in the company’s growth from $20 million in assets to approximately $250 million.
He then served in an advisory capacity to Polen Capital Management during its growth to over $1 billion in client assets.
Previously, he 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.
He was also a Senior Associate with Price Waterhouse Coopers (formerly Coopers & Lybrand).
He is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

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Companies	Position	Start
Suncoast Equity Management LLC Suncoast Equity Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance SEM actively seeks opportunities to minimize the risk of permanent capital loss. The core of their investment management approach lies in selecting individual companies that excel within their Disciplined Investment System (SEM-DIS). The firm prioritizes companies with favorable long-term prospects and a sustainable competitive advantage. By investing in growth-oriented businesses, they aim to enhance the potential returns for the overall portfolio.	Founder	1996-12-31

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Polen Capital Management LLC Polen Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Polen Capital is a disciplined, bottom-up, concentrated equity investment manager. Their sole focus is high quality growth investments. They invest in companies with growing earnings driven by solid franchises, strong balance sheets, experienced management teams and leading products/services.	Portfolio Manager-Equities	-
Coopers & Lybrand LLP Coopers & Lybrand LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Polen Capital Management LLC Polen Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Polen Capital is a disciplined, bottom-up, concentrated equity investment manager. Their sole focus is high quality growth investments. They invest in companies with growing earnings driven by solid franchises, strong balance sheets, experienced management teams and leading products/services.	Finance
Coopers & Lybrand LLP Coopers & Lybrand LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services	Commercial Services
Suncoast Equity Management LLC Suncoast Equity Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance SEM actively seeks opportunities to minimize the risk of permanent capital loss. The core of their investment management approach lies in selecting individual companies that excel within their Disciplined Investment System (SEM-DIS). The firm prioritizes companies with favorable long-term prospects and a sustainable competitive advantage. By investing in growth-oriented businesses, they aim to enhance the potential returns for the overall portfolio.	Finance
Indiana University Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services

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