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John Crawford
chairman at Crawford Investment Counsel
John Crawford is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Crawford Investment Counsel.1 He founded the firm in 1980 and has over 40 years of experience in the investment industry.1
Background and Responsibilities
John Crawford serves on the Equity Investment Team and the Bond Policy Committee at Crawford Investment Counsel. In his role, he is responsible for:
- Assessing trends and relative value among asset classes
- Establishing the firm's overall outlook on the economy and markets
Education and Prior Experience
- BA degree from the University of Georgia
- M.Div from Drew University
- Prior to founding Crawford Investment Counsel, John spent ten years with Lionel D. Edie & Co., a New York-based investment counseling firm1
Leadership and Service
John Crawford has demonstrated leadership in both academic and philanthropic spheres:
- Served as Chairman of the board at Drew University
- Served on the investment advisory committee of the American Cancer Society1
As the founder of Crawford Investment Counsel, John Crawford has built a firm with a strong emphasis on client service, disciplined investment methodology, and objectives-based investment strategies.2 The firm has been applying its investment philosophy consistently for over 40 years, with a focus on harnessing the power of dividends.2
