Christopher Godby
Senior Equity Research Analyst at Johnson Investment Counsel Inc.
About
Christopher H. Godby, CFA, is a Senior Equity Research Analyst and Principal at Johnson Investment Counsel in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he plays a key role in fundamental equity research and investment decision-making. As a senior member of the firm’s research team, he is responsible for sector and stock analysis, contributing to the construction and oversight of client portfolios.
Since joining Johnson Investment Counsel in 2013, Chris has progressed from Equity Research Analyst to his current senior role, illustrating his strong analytical capabilities and leadership. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Equity Research Analyst at Stephens Inc., broadening his experience in equity markets and fostering deep sector expertise. Chris's investment coverage at Johnson focuses on evaluating public equities, with significant research responsibilities in key sectors such as consumer discretionary, industrials, and technology.
Chris holds an MBA in Finance and Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and a BBA in Finance/Business Pre-Law from Ohio University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and a shareholder of Johnson Investment Counsel, reflecting his contributions and commitment to the firm's growth and the broader investment community.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Investment Counsel | Senior Equity Research Analyst | Sep 2018 to Present | — |
| Johnson Investment Counsel | Equity Research Analyst | Jul 2013 to Sep 2018 | PROVIDING EXPERT INVESTMENT ANALYSIS Covered the Technology and Communications Services sectors as a buy-side equity research analyst, performing in-depth company and industry analysis to provide soun... |
| Stephens Inc. | Associate Equity Research Analyst | Jun 2011 to Jun 2013 | PREPARED IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS Rolled out coverage of Industrial Technology sector with Senior Analyst, performing comprehensive analysis for detailed initiation of coverage reports and internal teach-ins... |
| Citi | Summer Associate | Jun 2010 to Aug 2010 | DROVE CORPORATE STRATEGY WITH DATA Summer Associate in a Business Analysis role. Created population-based metrics to evaluate ATM presence and proposed a strategy to expand the ATM network by 10% in ... |
| Corporate One FCU | Investment Executive | Apr 2008 to Jul 2009 | ESTABLISHED STRONG RELATIONSHIPS Built strong relationships and offered sound investment guidance to c‑level executives at some of the nation’s largest credit unions, leading the organization with 48%... |
| Corporate One FCU | Investment Representative | Jan 2006 to Apr 2008 | EXECUTED IN CHALLENGING SITUATIONS Established team sales records during a demanding transition period in March 2008 when the team was at 50% capacity, highlighted by surpassing one goal by over 300% |
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
MBA, Finance / Corporate Strategy
2009 — 2011
Ohio University
BBA, Finance / Business Pre-Law
2001 — 2005
St. Charles Preparatory School
1997 — 2001
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