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.

Ryan McCleary - Ryan has eleven years of experience in the investment business. He currently serves as Vice President and is a portfolio manager. Prior to joining Fruth Investment Management in 2008, Ryan was a Vice President, portfolio manger, and securities analyst for eight years at King Investment Advisors. Prior to joining King, he was a securities analyst at Beutel Goodman Capital Management. Ryan holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and is a CFA charterholder. He is a member of the Houston Society of Financial Analysts and the CFA Institute.

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.