Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> July 27, 2009

Investing In Homeland Security Companies – Brian Ruttenbur – Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc.

Brian Ruttenbur joined Morgan Keegan in June 2000. As Managing Director, Mr. Ruttenbur follows the security, safety and defense sector. Prior to joining Morgan Keegan, he was a Senior Analyst with SunTrust Equitable Securities from November 1995 to May 2000. From August 1993 to March 1994, he was a Staff Consultant with Anderson Consulting. Mr. Ruttenbur holds a B.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an MAS degree from the University of Montana, Missoula. He also served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. Profile
TWST: What's going on in the homeland security space from a business

perspective?

Mr. Ruttenbur: Homeland security from a macro standpoint is growing about 5.5%

to 7% at the federal level.