Jason Norris
Executive Vice President | Equity Research and Portfolio Management at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc.
About
Jason Norris, CFA, is a Director at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management in Portland, Oregon, where he serves on the firm's Investment Policy Committee and is integral to the investment team. He manages the Dividend Value strategy, acts as risk manager for the Core Equity strategy, and is a key member of the firm's Global Sustainable Investing strategy team. As a portfolio manager, he serves clients across Portland, Boise, and Twin Falls, focusing on tailored portfolio solutions and client engagement.
His core investment expertise covers the technology and healthcare sectors, for which he oversees research and allocation decisions. Jason has extensive experience in equity research and portfolio management, having previously worked as an equity analyst at Morgan Stanley Investment Management in New York, where he specialized in the technology and telecommunications sectors for institutional funds.
Jason holds a B.B.A. in Economics from Boise State University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, where he was also an investment research assistant. Known for his commitment to education and philanthropy, he currently serves on the board and finance committee for Medical Teams International and has held long-standing leadership and volunteer roles with Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson Wellman Capital Management | Executive Vice President | Equity Research and Portfolio Management | Jun 2001 to Present | — | 
| Medical Teams International | Unknown to Present | — | |
| Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington | Board Member | Sep 2004 to Present | — | 
| Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington | Board Chair | Oct 2020 to Present | — | 
| Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington | Treasurer | Sep 2014 to Oct 2020 | — | 
| Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington | Volunteer | Jan 2003 to Present | — | 
| Morgan Stanley Investment Management | Associate | May 1998 to Jun 2001 | Equity Analyst on a Large Cap Growth Fund and a Technology Fund | 
| University of Notre Dame | Research Assistant | Aug 1997 to May 1998 | — | 
| Morgan Stanley Investment Management | Intern | May 1997 to Aug 1997 | — | 
| Morgan Stanley Investment Management | May 1997 to Aug 1997 | — | 
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
MBA, Investments and Securities
1996 — 1998
Boise State University
BBA, Economics
1990 — 1994
Others at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc. (15)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| BBrad Houle | Principal-Head of Fixed Income | Portland, OR , United States | 
| Vice President Of Planning | Portland, OR , United States | |
| Vice President Fixed Income Trading | Portland, OR , United States | |
| principal | Portland, OR , United States | |
| Principal, Portfolio Manager | Portland, OR , United States | |
| Principal | Portland, OR , United States | |
| RRalph Cole | Executive Vice President of Research | Portland, OR , United States | 
| Executive Vice President of Equity Research and Portfolio Management | Portland, OR , United States | |
| Vice President | Portland, OR , United States | |
| JJim Coats | Executive Vice President | Portland, OR , United States |