William W. Smead founded Smead Capital Management, Inc. in July 2007, and serves as Chief Investment Officer of the firm. Prior to founding Smead Capital Management, Inc., Mr. Smead served as Portfolio Manager and Director of Investments for Smead Investment Group of Wachovia Securities from September 2001 through June 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Smead served as a financial advisor and portfolio manager with Smith Barney from February 1993 to September 2001

Cole W. Smead, CFA® joined Smead Capital Management, Inc. at its inception in 2007 and serves as CEO and Portfolio Manager of the firm. Mr. Smead received his B.A. in Economics/History from Whitman College in 2006. Prior to joining Smead Capital Management, Inc., Mr. Smead was a Financial Advisor at Wachovia Securities in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Smead holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.