Mark Clewett
Managing Partner - President at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC
About
Mark Clewett is President and Managing Partner at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC, based in Wayne, PA. In this capacity, he leads client communications and servicing efforts, oversees the firm's finances, and plays a central role on the Board of Managers, guiding firm strategy and management. He joined Conestoga in 2006 as Director of Institutional Sales and Client Service, becoming a Managing Partner in 2007.
Clewett is recognized for his expertise in small- and mid-cap growth equity strategies, with a specific investment focus on identifying companies with sustainable competitive advantages. Under his leadership, Conestoga has grown from a boutique firm managing $200 million to overseeing assets exceeding $8 billion, with a distinct reputation for high-quality client service and institutional relationships.
Before joining Conestoga, Clewett served as Senior Vice President of Consultant Relations at Delaware Investments (now Macquarie), where he managed institutional consultant relationships and contributed to new business development from 1997 to 2005. He began his career as an Investment Analyst at SEI Investments, focusing on selecting and overseeing sub-advisory managers for institutional mutual funds. Clewett holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University, is a CFA charterholder since 1997, and maintains Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC | Managing Partner - President | Jan 2018 to Present | Direct the firm's client communications, new business development, and client servicing.  Member of the firm's Board of Managers, which oversees the management and strategic initiatives of Conestoga. ... | 
| Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC | Managing Partner - Director of Institutional Sales and Client Service | Jan 2006 to Dec 2017 | Marketing Conestoga's investment strategies to institutional consultants, plan sponsors, endowment/foundations, and high net worth advisors.  Service of the firm's clients.  Management of the firm's b... | 
| The Conestoga Funds | Trustee (Interested) | Feb 2020 to Present | One of seven trustees (two interested and five independent trustees) with fiduciary responsibility and oversight of the Conestoga Funds.  The Conestoga Funds consist of the Conestoga Small Cap Fund an... | 
| Delaware Investments | SVP - Consultant Relations | Jan 1997 to Dec 2005 | Marketing of Delaware's investment strategies to institutional consultants nationwide.  Management of a team of two other consultant marketers.  Service of several key client relationships. | 
| SEI Investments | Investment Analyst | Nov 1990 to Dec 1996 | Review and selection of external managers for SEI's investment management unit.  Support marketing and client service. | 
Education
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
1986 — 1990
Others at Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC (6)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Wayne, PA , United States | |
| DDavid Neiderer | Co-Portfolio Manager, Micro Cap Growth | Berwyn, PA , United States | 
| DDerek Johnston | Co-Portfolio Manager, Smid Cap Growth | Wayne, PA , United States | 
| JJoe Monahan | Managing Director | Doylestown, PA , United States | 
| Equity Analyst | Norristown, PA , United States | |
| Jr Research Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |