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David Lawson served as Managing Partner at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC in Pennsylvania, playing a key leadership role until his announced retirement in early 2016. At Conestoga, he focused on equity portfolio management, particularly in the small- and mid-cap (SMid-cap) U.S. equity sectors, contributing to the firm's investment strategy and research processes.
Prior to his tenure at Conestoga, Lawson was President at McHugh & Associates, Inc. from 1995 to 2008 and Chief Investment Officer at Pitcairn Trust Company from 1986 to 1995, demonstrating a career deeply rooted in institutional asset management and equity research across multiple leadership roles. His career highlights include guiding equity research processes and leading investment teams.
Lawson earned an MBA in Finance from Temple University's Fox School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Boston University. His expertise in U.S. equities, especially SMid-cap stocks, and his commitment to rigorous research and portfolio management have marked his contributions to the investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Capital Advisors | Managing Partner | Dec 2008 to Present | — |
| McHugh & Associates, Inc. | President | Jan 1995 to Dec 2008 | — |
| Pitcairn Trust Company | Chief Investment Officer | Jan 1986 to Feb 1995 | — |
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management
MBA, Finance
1978 — 1981
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology
Others at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Managing Partner | Wayne, PA , United States |
D David Neiderer | Co-Portfolio Manager, Micro Cap Growth | Berwyn, PA , United States |
D Derek Johnston | Co-Portfolio Manager, Smid Cap Growth | Wayne, PA , United States |
J Joe Monahan | Managing Director | Doylestown, PA , United States |
 | Equity Analyst | Norristown, PA , United States |
M Mark Clewett | Managing Partner - President | Malvern, PA , United States |
 | Co-Portfolio Manager, Mid Cap Growth and Equity Analyst | Wayne, PA , United States |
 | Equity Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Jr Research Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Equity Research Analyst | Villanova, PA , United States |
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