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Jim Bradshaw

Principal - Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Bridge City Capital, LLC

Portland, OR , United States

About

Jim Bradshaw is Principal, Portfolio Manager, and Analyst at Bridge City Capital, LLC, a boutique SEC-registered investment adviser based in Portland, Oregon. Since co-founding the firm in 2009, Jim has overseen portfolio management and research, primarily focusing on long-only small cap growth equities for institutional clients. He is responsible for exclusive sector coverage of financial services, consumer staples, and utilities, and shares responsibilities in consumer discretionary, healthcare, and producer durables sectors.

Prior to Bridge City Capital, Jim built a distinguished career spanning over two decades as a senior bank examiner and highly regarded sell-side analyst, including a notable tenure at D.A. Davidson. He has also contributed industry insights as a board member and financial columnist, further cementing his reputation in investment research and sector analysis.

Jim earned both his B.S. and MBA with honors in Finance and Accounting from the University of Oregon, reflecting his deep analytical acumen and expertise in fundamental equity research. His investment philosophy emphasizes disciplined evaluation of quality small cap companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential, underpinned by decades of experience navigating institutional asset management.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Bridge City CapitalPrincipal - Portfolio Manager and AnalystFeb 2009 to Present
Small Cap Growth Portfolio Manager & Senior Research Analyst
Linfield CollegeAdjunct InstructorFeb 2013 to Jun 2013
Adjunct Professor teaching BUSN 441, Financial Institutions during Spring Semester, 2013
Albina Community BankBoard MemberDec 1995 to Jun 2010
Member of Loan, ALCO & Executive Committee. Chmn of Audit Committee and Vice Chairman of Corporation
D.A. Davidson & CompanyEquity Analyst---BankingJan 2000 to May 2008
Senior Research Analyst specializing in Western Banks and Thrifts, Headed Financial Institutions Practice
Pacific Crest SecuritiesEquity AnalystNov 1991 to Jan 2000
Sell side analyst, covering banks and thrifts
State of California Banking DepartmentBank ExaminerMar 1984 to Jun 1990
Served as commercial bank examiner & Special Deputy in charge of trust company (Student loan lender) liquidation

Education

University of Oregon

BS & MBA, Finance/Accounting

1989 1991