Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> November 17, 1999
KURT A. RIVARD is a Senior Vice President and Associate Director of
Research with Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. Previously, he was
associated with John G. Kinnard, Dain Bosworth, and Craig-Hallum. Mr.
Rivard holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Michigan State
University and is a member of the IDFA, the AIMR, the Milwaukee Society,
and the Twin Cities Society. He includes snowboarding, youth hockey, and
autos among his personal interests. Profile
TWST: First of all, could you tell me about the focus of your researchin industrial stocks at Robert W. Baird?
Mr. Rivard: The history of industrial coverage at Baird goes back to