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Meet The Team
Director
Jaycob A. Arbogast
MBA and Professor of Finance​​​​​​​​
Fund Manager
Marcus Pantzlof
MBA: Finance
Director
Jaycob A. Arbogast
MBA: Finance​​​​​​​​
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Senior Analyst - Technology
Jack Pieper
Major: Accounting
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The IT sector includes companies that produce hardware, software, and technology services. Firms like Apple and Microsoft dominate this space, driving growth through innovation and widespread use of digital products. It is highly sensitive to economic conditions and is a key driver of stock market performance.​
Senior Analyst - Finance
Carly Spitzer
Major: Finance
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This sector covers banks, insurance companies, and investment firms, such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. It plays a critical role in the economy by providing capital, managing risk, and driving investment. Financials are cyclical, performing well during periods of economic expansion​
Senior Analyst - Healthcare
Jacob Frost
Major: Finance
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The Health Care sector consists of companies providing medical services, pharmaceuticals, and devices. This sector, which includes firms like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, is considered defensive, meaning it remains stable even during economic downturns due to the constant demand for health services.​​
Senior Analyst - Energy & Utilities
Andrew Ediger
Major: Marketing + Economics
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The Energy sector includes companies involved in oil, gas, and renewable energy production, such as ExxonMobil and Chevron. It is cyclical, heavily influenced by commodity prices and geopolitical events, and essential to powering the global economy.
Senior Analyst - Consumer Defensive
Finnley Mcgehee
Major: Finance
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Companies in this sector sell essential goods like food, beverages, and household products. It includes firms like Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. Considered defensive, the sector tends to remain stable during economic downturns, as consumers always need staple goods​.​
Senior Analyst - Real Estate
William Conn
Major: Finance
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- Real estate firms manage residential, commercial, and industrial properties, generating revenue through rents and property appreciation. Companies like American Tower and Simon Property Group dominate this sector, which can be both cyclical and stable, depending on market conditions.
Senior Analyst - Industrials
Slade Brown
Major: Finance
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Industrials include a broad range of companies involved in manufacturing, construction, and transportation, such as Boeing and General Electric. These businesses are often cyclical, growing when economic activity and consumer demand are high.​​
Senior Analyst - Communications
Samantha Pipkin
Major: Finance + Accounting
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Spanning telecommunications, media, and internet companies, this sector includes firms like Alphabet and AT&T. It plays a key role in connecting people and businesses globally. This sector’s performance can be both cyclical and defensive, depending on the subsector (e.g., internet services vs. media).
Senior Analyst - Consumer Cyclical
Andres Valldejuli
Major: Finance
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This sector includes companies that sell non-essential goods and services, like Amazon, Nike, and Tesla. Its performance is closely tied to consumer spending, making it highly cyclical—thriving during economic booms and slowing during recessions.
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Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply today for a Junior Analyst position at Chico Creek Capital and start gaining hands-on experience in investment management!