Team Members

JANE M. WHITE

Jane White is co-Founder, President & CEO, and a Senior Managing Director of Granahan Investment Management. Jane has an investment expertise in the technology sector.

Prior to founding Granahan Investment Management in 1985, Jane worked at Granahan-Everitt Investments as a Technology Research Analyst. She started her investment career at Loomis-Sayles in Boston where she was a Research Assistant. Jane received her B.A. from Boston University and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Boston.

ANDREW L. BEJA, CFA.

Drew Beja is a Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the firm. Drew is the Portfolio Manager of the GIM Small Cap Focused Growth strategy, and he also manages a portion of the multi-managed portfolios. Drew joined Granahan Investment Management at the end of 2011 bringing 30 years industry experience to the firm, primarily in the small and SMID cap sector of the market.

From 2000 to 2011, Drew was with LMCG in Boston, a firm he co-founded and where he managed several small and SMID cap growth equity products. In 2007, he started the Focused Growth product that he continues to manage at Granahan. Prior to LMCG, Drew was a portfolio manager with Standish, Ayer & Wood. Before moving to the buy-side, Drew was an equities analyst for Advest. Drew received his BA from Miami University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Boston.

JEFFREY A. HARRISON, CFA

Jeff Harrison is a Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the firm. Jeff oversees GIM’s MicroCap Growth and Global Small Cap strategies, and is also a portfolio manager/analyst for the multi-managed portfolios. Jeff came to GIM in 2015. Prior to joining GIM, Jeff spent 18 years specializing in small cap equities, including 11 years as a portfolio manager on a diversified small cap growth equity fund with Wells Capital Management and its predecessor companies in Richmond, VA.

Jeff has extensive fundamental research experience across industries with specific expertise in the healthcare and financial services sectors. Jeff received his MBA in Finance from the College of William & Mary, and his BA from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.

Kelvin Jiang, CFA

Kelvin Jiang is a portfolio manager/analyst for the multi-managed Small Cap portfolios. Kelvin joined GIM in 2023 with 16 years industry experience and a deep expertise in the technology sector. Prior to joining GIM, Kelvin was a portfolio manager and senior equity analyst for Monarch Partners Asset Management, where he focused on investments across small cap, micro cap, and SMID cap strategies. Before Monarch, he worked for Calamos Investments as a sector head in global technology and earlier for JP Morgan as a special situations investing associate. Kelvin received his MBA in Finance, Management, and Organization & Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University, and his BS from Columbia University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.

Christopher C. Martin, CFA

Chris Martin is a Vice President of Granahan Investment Management.  Chris joined GIM in 2021, bringing with him an extensive background in global small cap investing.  In addition to contributing to GIM’s Global Small Cap strategy, Chris oversees the GIM International Small Cap portfolio and supports research to GIM’s US small cap strategies. Prior to joining GIM, Chris spent 11 years at Copper Rock Capital Partners in Boston, the last 7 as part of the Global Equity team.   Chris also worked in small cap equity research for four years at Wellington Management Company and for two years with Credit Suisse First Boston.  Other work experience includes time with Fidelity Investments and Citigroup.  Chris received his BBA from Texas A&M University.  He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Boston.

JENNIFER M. PAWLOSKI

Jennifer Pawloski is a Senior Vice President, Financial Officer and Managing Director of GIM. Jennifer’s research has an emphasis in the Technology sector, and she is a portfolio manager for the multi-managed Small Cap and SMID-Cap portfolios. Prior to joining Granahan in 2007, Jennifer was the Director of Equity Research for Longwood Investment Advisors in Boston. Jennifer also worked with the Boston Company as a Vice President. Jennifer received her BS from Bentley College.

DAVID M. ROSE, CFA

David Rose is a Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, and a Managing Director of the firm.  David is the portfolio manager for GIM’s Small Cap Select, SMID-Select and MidCap Select strategies, as well as overseeing a portion of the multi-managed Small Cap and SMID-Cap portfolios.

David joined GIM in 2015 and has over 20 years industry experience, including as a portfolio manager for several highly ranked equity funds.  Prior to joining GIM, most recently David was a partner with Furey Research Partners in Boston, where he conducted small cap equity research for use by the firm’s investment manager clients.   Prior to his work at Furey Research, David spent much of his career as a portfolio manager with American Century Investments in Kansas City, MO, before moving to Pyramis Global Advisors in Smithfield, RI to manage a new mid-cap fund. David received his MS in Finance from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and his BS in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.  He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.

Ed Minn, CFA

Ed became a member of GIM in 2024, bringing 17 years of industry experience and specialized knowledge in the technology and consumer sectors. Before joining GIM, he served as a portfolio manager and equity analyst for a decade at Weatherbie Capital, an investment firm dedicated to small and midcap growth stocks. Prior to that, he spent five years at Vinik Asset Management as an equity analyst focused on the technology sector. Ed’s investment career began at Raymond James, where he worked as an equity research associate covering energy stocks. He earned his MBA in Analytic Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, graduating with High Honors, and holds a BS in Economics from Duke University, where he achieved the summa cum laude distinction. Ed also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of both the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Boston.

Richard Watson, CFA

Rich Watson is a Senior Vice President and portfolio manager at Granahan Investment Management.  Rich joined GIM in April 2021, bringing with him 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, with expertise in biotech and life sciences.  Most recently, Rich was a senior portfolio manager and healthcare analyst at Columbia Wanger Asset Management in Chicago.  Prior experience includes work as a health care analyst at William Blair & Company and Cowen.  Rich also worked several years in the pharmaceutical industry.  Rich earned a BS-Biochemistry/Biophysics from State University of New York and his MBA-Finance from DePaul University.  Rich holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.

SUSAN M. ELLIS

Sue Ellis is a Senior Vice President and GIM’s Head Trader, and she is a shareholder in the firm. Sue joined Granahan Investment Management in 1994 from Bay Bank in Boston, where she worked as an investment officer and trader. Sue started her career at Bay Bank in Waltham. Sue received her BA from University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

ELISE W. O’CONNELL, CFP®, CMT®

Elise O’Connell is a Vice President and Senior Trader at Granahan Investment Management. Elise joined GIM in 2018 with over 22 years of equity trading experience, and an emphasis in trading small and SMID-cap securities.

Prior to joining GIM, Elise was a Director of Business Operations at Vivox in Boston. Elise was the Head Equity Trader at Century Capital Management, where she worked from 2011 to 2017, and was a Senior Equity Trader with LMCG in Boston where she traded both domestic and international securities from 2001 to 2011. Prior to LMCG, Elise was a Senior Equity Trader for HLM Management in Boston. Elise started her career in San Francisco trading for Montgomery Asset Management. Elise received her BA from Denison University and a certificate in financial planning from Boston University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a Chartered Market Technician® and a member of the Boston Security Traders Association.

Joseph Cargile

Joe Cargile is a Vice President and Senior Trader at Granahan Investment Management.  Joe joined GIM in March 2021 as a veteran trader with special expertise in small cap equities, both domestic and international.  Joe most recently worked as the Head Trader at Cadence Capital Management in Boston, where he was on the trading team for over 20 years.  Prior experience also included time at the Boston Stock Exchange.  Joe earned his BBA-Finance at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Liz Ziegler

Liz Ziegler is the Chief Marketing Officer for Granahan Investment Management, responsible for leading the company’s Marketing and Client Service efforts. Liz joined GIM in 2022, bringing 17 years of industry experience from Fidelity Investments, State Street and Investors Bank & Trust. Liz has a strong interest in improving financial literacy and strengthening our industry through diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She holds a Marketing degree from Valdosta State University and an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from IE Business School and Brown University.

STEPHEN SEXENY

Steve Sexeny is a Senior Vice President of Granahan Investment Management, responsible for Sales and Business Development for the firm. Steve joined Granahan in 2018 bringing over 30 years of experience. Prior to joining GIM, Steve held senior business development and client interfacing roles with AXA Investment Managers, New York Life Investments, BNY Mellon, RhumbLine Advisers, Boston Global Advisors (a global securities lending firm that he co-founded and is now part of Goldman Sachs) and State Street Financial. Steve earned his BA from Hartwick College. He holds his FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses.

LORI AZAR

Lori Azar is an Assistant Vice President on the Marketing and Sales team at Granahan Investment Management, and she is a shareholder in the firm. Prior to joining Granahan in 2013, Lori worked as a Project Manager for Pursuit Capital Marketing in Franklin, MA. Lori was also a Project Manager with Longwood Investment Advisors in Boston, and had worked as Marketing Associate for Dewey Square Investors in Boston. She received her AA from Katherine Gibbs School.

Alex Hasomeris

Alex Hasomeris is a Client Reporting Analyst on the Marketing and Sales team at Granahan Investment Management. Prior to joining Granahan in 2019, Alex worked as a Client Reporting Analyst for State Street Global Advisors in Boston, MA. Alex was also a Risk & Compliance Associate with SSGA, and prior to that he worked as a Transfer Agent for State Street Corporation in Boston. He received his BS from Bridgewater State University in 2014.

Jenny Hatton

Jenny Hatton is a Senior ESG Associate at Granahan Investment Management, responsible for the firm’s ESG efforts and research. Prior to joining Granahan in 2018, Jenny worked as a TV and Film production executive and producer in Los Angeles.

BRIAN S. GRANAHAN, CFA

Brian Granahan is Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and a Managing Director at GIM. Since 2004, Brian has served as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Information Systems. Previously, Brian was an analyst covering the Technology sector. Brian received his BS from Bentley College in 1995. Brian holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.

ERICA R. MONKO

Erica Monko is a Vice President at Granahan Investment Management, and she is a shareholder in the firm. In 2018, Erica was named Director of Administration. Previously, Erica was a trader for the firm. Prior to joining GIM in 1996, Erica worked at Mid-Maine Savings Bank and First Interstate Bank of California. Erica received her BS from University of Southern Maine.

SUSAN RAWLEY

Sue Rawley is Vice President, Client Services and Account Administration, and she is a shareholder in the firm. Prior to joining Granahan in 1991, Sue was with Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard, MA. Sue received her BS from Norwich University.

JAMES M. DePIERRE

Jim DePierre serves as Vice President, Compliance and Operations, at GIM. Jim joined GIM in 2021 with an extensive background in trade operations, data management, and compliance. Prior to joining GIM, Jim spent eight years with Copper Rock Capital Partners in Boston as a senior operations analyst. Other experience included work as a business consultant to several large financial institutions to support with their back office operations. Jim started his career at Columbia Management Group in Boston, working in international trading operations. Jim received his BS in Accounting from Purdue University.