Ross M. Slusser joined Crescent in 2000 and is a Managing Director and Head of Research for Crescent’s Capital Markets strategies. Prior to joining Crescent, he was involved in corporate finance in the energy and utility industries at Union Bank of California. His primary focus was on the origination side, although he also spent time syndicating energy and utility credits to other financial institutions. Mr. Slusser began his investment career 1995.

Scott K. Fukumoto joined Crescent in 2002 and is a Managing Director and Trader. He is responsible for trading both corporate bonds and credit derivatives. Prior to joining Crescent, Mr. Fukumoto worked for Wilshire Associates Incorporated as a Performance Analyst. Mr. Fukumoto began his investment career in 2000.

John A. Fekete joined Crescent in 2001 and is a Managing Director and a member of Crescent’s Management Committee. He is the Lead Portfolio Manager of Crescent’s High Yield Bond strategy and a Portfolio Manager of the Bank Loan strategy. Prior to joining the team in 2001, Mr. Fekete was a high yield research analyst at Triton Partners in New York City where he was responsible for investments in the gaming, lodging, telecommunications and cable television industries. He began his career at Philadelphia-based CoreStates Bank, where he served as a credit analyst in 1994. Mr. Fekete received an M.B.A. with distinction from Cornell University and a B.S. in Finance from The College of New Jersey.

Conrad E. Chen joined Crescent in 2004 and is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. Prior to joining Crescent, he was an Associate with Standard Capital Group, Inc., an investment banking firm specializing in middle market debt and equity financings. Mr. Chen began his investment career in 1996 as a Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst with Gleacher & Co.