Brian D. Funk

BRIAN D. FUNK is a Vice President and Senior Research Analyst for
Delaware Investments. He earned an undergraduate degree from Colgate
University. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, Mr. Funk served as a
Research Analyst for Conseco Capital Management’s fixed income group
specializing in paper, forest products, chemicals, and special
situations regarding distressed debt analysis. Mr. Funk is a Chartered
Financial Analyst.