Scott M. Swanson is a Partner and Senior Equity Analyst at Crowell, Weedon & Co. in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Crowell Weedon in 2006, Mr. Swanson spent 16 years as an Analyst and Portfolio Manager with Engemann Asset Management in Pasadena, Calif. While at Engemann, he helped launch a small- and mid-cap mutual fund, and was later on the large-cap portfolio management team. Mr. Swanson began his career in 1987 as an Analyst with Robert Bender & Associates. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.