About
Andrew Boord is the Portfolio Manager for the FAM Small Cap Fund at Fenimore Asset Management, based in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, he leads the management of a concentrated portfolio of small-cap equities, focusing on fundamental research and value-driven investment strategies. Boord emphasizes deep knowledge of approximately 200 small businesses, with significant investments in sectors such as real estate services, consumer products, financial services, and infrastructure, as demonstrated by holdings like Colliers International, Choice Hotels International, Nomad Foods, Brookfield Infrastructure Corp., and others.
Before joining Fenimore Asset Management in 2005, Boord was Vice President and Portfolio Manager at A.G. Edwards, and previously served as an Investment Analyst at Lindner Funds. His career has been marked by a disciplined, valuation-focused approach to small-cap equities and a commitment to rigorous company-level research over macro commentary.
Boord holds a Master of Science in Accounting from American University’s Kogod School of Business and a degree from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. Recognized for his research acumen and thoughtful long-term perspective, he has played a key role in the evolution and performance of Fenimore’s small-cap strategies, including celebrating a decade of leadership for the FAM Small Cap Fund.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenimore Asset Management | Portfolio Manager | Apr 2005 to Present | — |
| A.G. Edwards | VP - Portfolio Manager | Jan 1999 to Jan 2005 | — |
| Lindner Funds | Investment Analyst | Jan 1996 to Jan 1998 | — |
| CFRA Research | Research Analyst | Jan 1994 to Jan 1996 | — |
Education
American University - Kogod School of Business
MS, Accounting
1994 — 1995
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee
1990 — 1994
Skills & Expertise
Others at Fenimore Asset Management Inc. (9)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Santa Fe, NM , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Schenectady, NY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager of the FAM Value Fund | New York, NY , United States | |
W William Preston | Portfolio Manager, FAM Dividend Focus Fund | Albany, NY , United States |
| Investment Research Analyst | Albany, NY , United States | |
D Drew Wilson | Analyst | Cobleskill, NY , United States |
| Investment Research Associate | Albany, NY , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | Cobleskill, NY , United States | |
| Fund Manager and Research Analyst | Cobleskill, NY , United States |
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