D. Rodney Hathaway, CFA
Vice President, Heartland Advisors, Inc.
Portfolio Manager, Heartland Value Plus Fund

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Mr. Hathaway joined Heartland in 1997 as a Research Analyst focusing on Healthcare, Biotechnology and Software sectors. In January 2002 he was promoted to Portfolio Manager as a member of the portfolio management team of the Heartland Value Plus Fund. The other member of this team is Bradford A. Evans. Rodney is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has more than 12 years of investment industry experience.

Investment Experience
Portfolio Manager, Heartland Advisors, Inc. (2002-present)
Equity Research Analyst, Heartland Advisors, Inc. (1997-2002)
Equity Research Analyst, Banc One Investment Advisors (1994-1997)
Equity Research Associate, Robert W. Baird & Company (1993-1994)

Education
M.B.A., The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business (1997)
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1994)