Michael Balkin

Michael P. Balkin, an associate with William Blair & Company, L.L.C., has co-managed the Fund since 2008. He returned to William Blair in 2008 after spending three years (2005-2008) as a partner with Magnetar Capital and as the Chief Investment Officer of Magnetar Investment Management. Prior to joining Magnetar in 2005, he spent fifteen years (1990-2005) with William Blair in various positions, including serving as a co-manager of the Fund from its inception in 1999 to 2005. Education: B.A. Northwestern University.