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Craig Hester
Principal and Vice Presiedent and Portfolio Manager at King Luther Capital Management Corp.
About
Craig Hester, CFA, serves as a Principal, Vice President, and Portfolio Manager at Luther King Capital Management Corp. (LKCM) in Austin, TX, where he has been a core member of the firm's leadership since 2013. In his current role, he is responsible for managing equity portfolios and developing investment strategies for a diverse client base, leveraging his extensive expertise in portfolio construction and securities analysis.
Mr. Hester's investment focus spans public equities, with a particular emphasis on large-cap and mid-cap U.S. stocks. Over his career, he has managed portfolios for institutions, endowments, foundations, and private clients, and has developed specialized knowledge in the finance, consumer services, and retirement systems sectors.
Before joining LKCM, Mr. Hester was Chairman, CEO, and CIO of Hester Capital Management, and previously held influential investment roles at InterFirst Investment Management, the Texas Municipal Retirement System, Republic National Bank Dallas, and the Teachers Retirement System of Texas. He holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and an MBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, and is recognized for his significant contributions to investment management in Texas.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther King Capital Management | Principal and Vice Presiedent and Portfolio Manager | Unknown to Present | — |
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)/MBA, Finance
1967 — 1972
Skills & Expertise
Others at King Luther Capital Management Corp. (31)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Manager | TX , United States |
 | Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States |
 | Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States |
 | Senior Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States |
 | Principal, Analyst, Portfolio Manager | Fort Worth, TX , United States |
D David May | Vice President | Austin, TX , United States |
 | Performance Analyst | Euless, TX , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States |
G Gary Walsh | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Fort Worth, TX , United States |
 | Special Project Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States |
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