Richard Fruth - Richard has been in the investment business since 1970. He founded Fruth Investment Management in 1992, and currently serves as President and Chief Investment Officer. Before starting his own company, Richard managed investments for clients and headed a brokerage office for Paine Webber. He previously served in a similar capacity with Drexel Burnham Lambert. Richard began his professional career at the Celanese Chemical Company and is a licensed Professional Engineer, earning a B.S. in chemical engineering from Michigan State University. He is a member of the Market Technicians Association and the American Association of Professional Technical Analysts.

Susan Harvey - Susan has nine years of experience in the investment business. She is currently the Chief Compliance Officer and the Office Manager. Before moving to Houston in 2004, she worked for Trillium Asset Management in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to that, she worked in the banking industry and earned an M.B.A. from Ohio State University.