Commerce School Finance Prof. Richard DeMong and Asst. Prof. Patrick Dennis oversee the organization. I'm just there to make sure there is continuity. The Institute's membership includes about 50 student analysts who present and follow companies on the open market.
Fund managers have the ultimate say in keeping or rejecting the analysts' recommendations.
Members of the organization, like all equity analysts, strive to gain the highest returns possible. Griffin now manages the Blue Ridge Capital Fund. In recent years the portfolio has performed at or above market averages. Members also explore smaller or less commercialized companies, such as Veterinary Centers, as another means of reaching investment objectives. The McIntire Investment Institute's overall goal is not just to make money.