Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> November 24, 2008

GROWTH AREAS IN HOMELAND SECURITY – BRIAN RUTTENBUR – MORGAN KEEGAN & CO., INC.”

Brian Ruttenbur joined Morgan Keegan in June 2000. As Managing Director, Mr. Ruttenbur follows the security, safety and defense sector. Prior to joining Morgan Keegan, he was a Senior Analyst with SunTrust Equitable Securities from November 1995 to May 2000. From August 1993 to March 1994, he was a Staff Consultant with Anderson Consulting. Mr. Ruttenbur holds a B.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an MAS degree from the University of Montana, Missoula. He also served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. Profile
TWST: How has the homeland security space fared in the market turmoil that we've

had over the last couple of quarters?

Mr. Ruttenbur: In terms of actual performance of the stocks, very