Christopher S. Adams is a portfolio manager on the firm’s Core Equity team. He also performs analysis and research to support the portfolio management function. From 1995 to 1998, he served as the firm’s vice president, strategic planning. Prior to joining Delaware Investments in 1995, Adams had approximately 10 years of experience in the financial services industry in the U.S. and U.K., including positions with Coopers & Lybrand, The Sumitomo Bank, Bank of America, and Lloyds Bank. Adams holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history and economics from Oxford University, England, and received an M.B.A. with dual concentrations in finance and insurance/risk management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a director and past president of the CFA Society of Philadelphia.

Michael S. Morris, who joined Delaware Investments in 1999 as assistant vice president and senior analyst, is currently a portfolio manager on the firm's Core Equity team. He also performs analysis and research to support the portfolio management function. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a senior equity analyst at Newbold's Asset Management, covering financial stocks. Morris began his investment career in 1993 at Ohio Casualty. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Indiana University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Morris is an adjunct professor in the finance department at the Villanova School of Business. He is a former member of the Bank and Financial Analysts Association.

Morris joined Delaware Investments in 1997 and is currently the chief investment officer for Core Equity investments. Prior to joining the firm, Morris served as vice president and director of equity research at PNC Asset Management. He received a bachelor’s degree from Providence College and holds an MBA from Widener University. Morris is a past president of the CFA Society of Philadelphia and is a member of the CFA Institute. In addition, he is a former officer of the National Association of Petroleum Investment Analysts.

Donald G. Padilla joined Delaware Investments in 1994 and is a portfolio manager on the firm's Core Equity team. He also performs analysis and Donald G. Padilla is currently a portfolio manager on the firm's Core Equity team. He also performs analysis and research to support the portfolio management function. Padilla joined Delaware Investments in 1994 as assistant controller in the firm's treasury function, responsible for managing corporate cash investments, developing financial models, and overseeing the financial operations of the Lincoln Life 401(k) annuities segment. Prior to joining Delaware Investments, he held various positions at The Vanguard Group. Padilla holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Lehigh University, and he is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia.