Steve Barger Analyst Performance

Steve Barger is a Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst for KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. He joined the firm in 2004 as a Research Associate, covering automotive parts suppliers. He was promoted to Research Analyst in January 2006, and his research coverage is focused on industrial manufacturers. Barger’s previous experience includes serving as General Manager and Partner at Cleveland Tank & Supply, Inc., as well as owning and operating a local business. Prior to that, Barger served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment. Barger earned a Bachelor of Science in management with a concentration in finance from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. In its May 2011 “Best on the Street” Analyst Survey, The Wall Street Journal ranked Barger as the #5 stock picker in the Heavy Machinery and Materials sector for 2010. This is Barger’s second WSJ award. Barger was also recognized as the #3 stock picker in the Machinery sector by the Financial Times/StarMine in May 2011.