Dillon Hoover

Dillon Hoover, CFA, is a Senior Analyst at CastleArk Management LLC based in Chicago, IL. Joining the firm in 2017, Dillon serves on the Small/SMID Growth Team, where he specializes in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities within the small- and mid-cap growth equity universe. His specific sector coverage has included small-cap healthcare, drawing from his prior experience as a research associate focusing on this area.

Before CastleArk, Dillon gained experience as an Analyst at Spot Trading LLC and as an Associate at Craig-Hallum Capital Group, where he covered small-cap healthcare stocks and built a foundation in rigorous equity research. These roles helped him develop expertise in financial analysis, investment research, and portfolio evaluation, particularly within the growth equity sector.

Dillon graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Finance and Business Administration from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. He is a CFA charterholder and is recognized for his analytical skillset and sector specialization in small- and mid-cap growth equities, with a strong track record covering healthcare. Dillon is valued for his contributions to investment idea generation and detailed equity analysis supporting CastleArk’s growth-focused portfolios.