Experience

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  Legg mason capital management

  May 1989 - Jun 2013

  Worked with legendary portfolio manager, Bill Miller on the firm's flagship fund, the Legg Mason Value Trust. Helped launch the institutional funds group from its inception in 1998. Peak assets reached $22bln at a time when overall firm assets were $70bln. Oversaw registered funds in the following jurisdictions: Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the United States and the United Kingdom. Managed funds and represented strategy to existing and potential clients throughout the world. Show less

  • Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager

    Mar 1998 - Jun 2013

  • Equity Analyst

    May 1989 - Mar 1998
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  Self employed

  Jun 2013 - now

  Private investor
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  Mgm resorts international

  Feb 2014 - now

  Member of the board of directors

  Elected to the Board of Directors of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) in February of 2014. Serves on the Board's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Committee. Active participant in the MGM Women's Leadership Conference sponsored by MGM Resorts Foundation.MGM is a global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 27 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The 77,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com. Show less

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  Payless shoesource

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  Member of the board of directors

  Independent Corporate Director for Payless ShoeSource. Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Member of the Audit Committee. Payless ShoeSource is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, offering a trend-right and comprehensive range of everyday and special occasion shoes and accessory items at affordable prices for every member of the family. The company’s mission is simple: To be the Go To, Get More, Pay Less shoe store for our target customers. Show less

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  Adams funds

  Dec 2020 - now

  Member of the boards of directors

  Elected to the Boards of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO), two of the nation's oldest closed-end funds. Mary Chris is Chair of the Audit Committee and serves on the following committees for both funds: Nominating and Governance Compensation and Executive. Since 1929, Adams Funds has consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds. The Funds are actively managed by an experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 80 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying an annual distribution rate of 6% or more, providing reliable income to long-term investors. Show less

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  Western alliance bank

  Apr 2024 - now

  Member of the board of directors

  Elected to the Board of Directors of Western Alliance Bancorporation ((NYSE: WAL) in April 2024. Mary Chris serves on the Board's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and the DRC Cybersecurity Subcommittee.With more than $70 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Through its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, clients benefit from a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by industry experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2023 by American Banker and Bank Director and receiving #1 rankings on Institutional Investor's All-America Executive Team Midcap 2023-2024 for Best CEO, Best CFO, Best Company Board of Directors and Best Investor Relations Team. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide. Show less