Executive Team

James E. Gore, CFA, CAIA

Upon graduating from the University of Dayton with degrees in finance and accounting, Jim joined the founding partners of Fund Evaluation Group, Inc. (FEG) in January of 1986. Jim spent several years with FEG, the last four as their Chief Operating Officer. He was heavily involved with several large institutional retirement plans and private foundations, making recommendations on the selection of investment managers overseeing multi-million dollar accounts. His responsibilities included asset allocation studies, an investment manager database, and investment strategy consulting. In 1992, Jim founded THOR Investment Management, Inc. beginning with one client. Today, Jim serves as the chief investment officer of THOR, is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder, a Charter Alternative Investment Analyst designee, a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR) and a member of the Cincinnati Society of Financial Analysts.

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Mark F. Kleespies

Mark joined THOR Investment Management as a shareholder in 1997, after having been a client for four (4) years prior to his employment at THOR. Mark has an MBA in finance from Xavier University and an engineering degree from the University of Dayton. He spent 13 years in various engineering capacities before joining THOR. Mark is a member of the investment committee at THOR, is currently studying for his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) license, and is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Mark enjoys basketball, snow skiing and spending time with his family.

Gregory C. Luke, Esq.

Greg joined THOR Investment Management as a shareholder in 2002. Greg obtained his bachelor of science degree in accounting and finance, cum laude, from Wright State University and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the Ohio State University College of Law. Prior to joining THOR, Greg spent 12 years in the private practice of law, the last three of which were as a member (partner) of the law firm Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC. During his tenure as a practicing lawyer, Greg's practice was concentrated in business and estate planning, charitable giving and estate administration. Greg is a member of the investment committee at THOR. He enjoys golf, coaching his children and spending time with his family.