Steve is a senior analyst on the industrials research team, and is responsible for fundamental research on companies in the transportation, environmental services, construction, and farm equipment sectors. He is also a voting member of the Emerging Markets Investment Committee. Prior to joining Brandes, Steve worked as a CPA in the audit practice of a public accounting firm. He earned his BA in economics and business from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA in finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Steve is a member of the CFA Society of San Diego and has 12 years of investment experience.