About
Ryan Curdy, CFA, is a founding partner and Portfolio Manager at Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC, based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He has been with the firm since its inception in 2010 and manages portfolios with a focus on small- and micro-cap value equities, leveraging a disciplined, bottom-up investment process that emphasizes contrarian value strategies.
Curdy’s investment focus centers on undervalued companies within the small and micro capitalization space, targeting equities with strong long-term operating prospects across various sectors. Pacific Ridge employs a patient, research-driven approach aimed at exploiting market inefficiencies and delivering superior risk-adjusted returns over typical three-to-five year horizons.
Prior to launching Pacific Ridge, Curdy served as portfolio manager and Chief Compliance Officer at Scott Creek Capital Management and held portfolio management roles with the Benson Value Team at Wells Capital Management. He began his investment career as an analyst and trader at Benson Associates and is a CFA charterholder, having earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Portland.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Jun 2010 to Present | — | 
| Scott Creek Capital Management, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Oct 2006 to Apr 2009 | — | 
| Wells Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Nov 2003 to Oct 2006 | — | 
| Benson Associates, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Oct 1997 to Oct 2003 | — | 
Education
University of Portland
BBA, Finance and Management
1992 — 1996
Others at Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC (2)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager | Clackamas, OR , United States | |
| MMark Cooper | President, Senior Portfolio Manager | Portland, OR , United States |