Jeff Middleswart

Mr. Middleswart joined the Ranger International investment team in 2011 and serves as Senior Analyst of the Ranger Global Income and Growth strategy. Mr. Middleswart’s primary responsibilities include researching and recommending securities offering the potential for growth and attractive yield. The research effort is global in scope and investment opportunities are not constrained by industry, country or corporate structure. Mr. Middleswart continues to serve as Principal and President of Behind the Numbers, LLC, positions he has held since 2007. Prior to his current role, Mr. Middleswart served in a number of different capacities for Behind the Numbers from 1993 to 2007, including Senior Analyst, Vice President, and Director of Research. Behind the Numbers publishes forensic accounting based institutional research for clients such as, mutual funds, pension funds and hedge funds.

Investment Industry Experience: 21 years
Graduated: Mr. Middleswart earned a BBA in Finance from Texas Christian University ("TCU") in 1989. In addition, he served as Portfolio Manager for the TCU Educational Investment Fund (the "EIF") during 1989. With an emphasis on securities analysis and portfolio construction, the EIF was one of the first student-run investment funds.