Portfolio Managers

Phil Dobrzynski has been in the industry since 1998 and brings a spectrum of financial and investment industry background and talents to Riverbridge clients. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, a Certified Public Accountant with six years of experience in public accounting, and holds a Certified Financial Planner™ Certification. He has been an Adjunct Professor for the Financial Planning Program, Minnesota State University at Mankato.

Phil joined Riverbridge Partners in May 1998. He is a member of the Investment Team where he is responsible for securities analysis across all industry sectors. He began his career with Arthur Andersen & Company. Before joining the staff at Riverbridge Partners, Phil worked for Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur, Certified Public Accounts, as an audit and tax supervisor. Phil received his BS degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and his MBA from the University of Minnesota; the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); the Financial Planning Association (FPA); and the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota.

Dana Feick has been in the financial services industry since 1986. As a member of the Investment Team, he is responsible for securities analysis across all industry sectors and for portfolio management of the Eco Leaders Portfolio.

Dana joined the Riverbridge Partners team in January 1992. Dana began his investment career at IDS Financial Corporation, now Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He was a Research Associate in the IDS Growth Spectrum Advisors division that manages small cap funds for institutions; Dana was responsible for small cap growth stock research across all industries.

Dana was also a Research Analyst for the IDS Invest Research division where he was responsible for a variety of industries. He graduated with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Management where he received a BSB in Finance. Dana received his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certificate in 1990.

Rick Moulton has been in the investment services industry since 1989 and has contributed his many talents to Riverbridge Partners since May 1991. He is a member of the Investment Team and is responsible for securities analysis and company research across all industry sectors. Rick is also a client relationship manager for our institutional clients and intermediaries. Additionally, he leads the compliance, operations and trading efforts at Riverbridge and is active in marketing efforts.

Rick has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Riverbridge Partners, he worked for Dain Bosworth, Inc. as an IRA/Margin Generalist. Rick graduated from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management where he received a BSB in Finance. Rick is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Minnesota.

Mark Thompson has been in the financial services industry since 1982 and co-founded Riverbridge Partners in July of 1987, shortly before the market crashed. When many investors were running from the market, Mark's passionate belief in long-term investing in growth companies of value prevailed and this tenet has been the guiding principle of the firm ever since.

As Chief Investment Officer, he is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Investment Team and overall portfolio compliance to Riverbridge Partners investment disciplines. He has played a significant role in the development and growth of Riverbridge Partners. He has over 27 years experience in the financial services industry. Prior to founding Riverbridge, Mark was employed with IDS Financial Corp (now Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.) where he was responsible for investment research and an associate portfolio manager of the IDS New Dimensions Fund.

Mark is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management with a BSB in Finance. He is a member of the CFA Institutes and the CFA Society of Minnesota.