David K. Willardson

DAVID K. (“D.K.”) WILLARDSON is Chief Investment Officer, Equity Group
at First American Trust, and also lead analyst for Software and
Commercial Services sectors, where his experience in financial analysis
is critically important. Mr. Willardson’s passion for investing and
analysis extends beyond normal work hours. In his free time, he has
taught investment courses at junior college and also has authored
articles on various investment topics. Mr. Willardson has 20 years of
experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining First
American, he was a Principal at Crawford & Doherty Capital Management
Group in Houston, Texas, assisting in the management of approximately
$90 million in a global growth investment discipline. Mr. Willardson
received his BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He
is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the Los Angeles Society
of Financial Analysts. Mr. Willardson has been with The First American
Family of Companies for more than four years.