Mr. Kute joined Johnson Investment Counsel in 1994 and serves as Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager on the SMID Cap Core Equity strategy. Brian is also a Principal of the firm. In this role, Mr. Kute is responsible for the strategy that he developed in 2013 which includes the oversight of all portfolio management and research in addition to leading the SMID Cap Core Strategy Team. He has over 25 years of industry experience including roles as a Fund Manager, Director of Research, Research Analyst, Equity Trader and as an investment committee member. Prior to joining the firm, Brian worked for Gradison McDonald Investments, Inc. Mr. Kute received a B.B.A. in Finance & Economics from the University of Kentucky and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Mr. Andress joined Johnson Investment Counsel in 2013 and currently serves as a Senior Research Analyst and is a member of the SMID Cap Core Strategy Team. In this role, Mr. Andress is responsible for the Energy, Industrials, Materials, and Utilities sectors. He currently serves as a Young Professional Board Member and Big Brother Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati. Mr. Andress received a B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Ohio University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Mr. Godby joined Johnson Investment Counsel in 2013 and is a Senior Research Analyst. He is a member of the SMID Cap Core Strategy Team. In this role, Mr. Godby is responsible for the Technology and Communication Services sectors. Before joining the firm, Mr. Godby worked as an Investment Executive at Corporate One Federal Credit Union and as an Equity Research Associate at Stephens Inc. covering Industrial Technology. He received is B.A. in Finance and Pre-Law from Ohio University, an M.B.A. in Finance and Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.