News

September 27, 2018

John Murray Joins Fenimore’s Board

Fenimore Asset Management, the investment advisor to FAM Funds, announces that John F. Murray Jr. — President, Chairman, & Chief Executive Officer, Rose & Kiernan — has joined the Fenimore Asset Management Board of Directors.

With Rose & Kiernan since 1994, John has been leading the company for two decades. He is a Siena College graduate and serves as Chair Elect of the college’s Board of Trustees. John also serves on the board of the Business Council of New York State. He is the former Chairman and Director of the board for The Pioneer Savings Bank, the past President of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, a former Trustee of Christian Brothers Academy, a former Director of Patient Care for Northeast Health System, and a previous Chair and board member of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce. John also serves as an advisor to several not-for-profit corporations.

“John is a proven leader with a terrific reputation,” said Tom Putnam, Founder & Chairman of Fenimore Asset Management. “His expertise, experience, and integrity should benefit our investors and firm both now and over the long term.”

In addition to John Murray, the members of the Fenimore Asset Management Board of Directors are: Thomas O. Putnam, Founder & Chairman – Fenimore Asset Management; Gregory J. Champion, Managing Member – Albany, Bond, Schoeneck & King; Wilma Jordan, Founder and CEO – The Jordan, Edmiston Group; David Montana, President – Walden Avenue Partners, Former President – Fortune Air, Former Owner – Mohawk Valley Carpets; Dusty Putnam, Vice President – Fenimore Asset Management; Caddie Putnam Rankin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor – Washington College, Strategic Management and Corporate Social Responsibility; Michael Saccocio, Executive Director – City Mission of Schenectady; and Herbert L. Shultz, Jr., Former President – Fenimore Asset Management.