General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> December 1, 1997

David L. Thompson – Highland Capital Mgmt Corp

DAVID L. THOMPSON, CFA, Senior Vice-President, received his B.B.A. from the University of Mississippi in 1981, and his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986. Prior to graduate school he was a financial analyst for Gulf Oil Corp. David began his investment career in 1986 and has worked for major regional banks managing portfolios for institutions and high net worth individuals. He joined Highland Capital in May, 1995 as a senior portfolio manager and research analyst. Profile
TWST: Mr. Thompson, why don't we start by your giving to us a

description or profile of your firm and your responsibilities at that

firm?

Mr. Thompson: Okay. Highland Capital was formed in