Thad M. Brown has been the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of our company since June 2002. Mr. Brown has also been a manager and Chief Financial Officer of BT Management Company, L.L.C. since its formation. Mr. Brown has also been the Chief Operating and Compliance Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Pacific Income Advisers since April 2002. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Brown was President and Chief Executive Officer of Wealthpoint, a financial consulting and investment advisory firm. From 1987 until 1999, Mr. Brown was associated with Provident Investment Counsel, eventually becoming its Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President. Mr. Brown began his career with Touche Ross & Co. Mr. Brown graduated magna cum laude from Metropolitan State College, holds a master's degree in tax law from the University of Denver, is a Certified Public Accountant, received the Personal Financial Specialist designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the CFP® designation from the CFP Board and the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCPsm) designation from National Regulatory Services. |