Ricky Sandler is the Managing Member and Senior Portfolio Manager of Eminence Capital, LLC, a long/short equity investment manager than employs a ‘quality value’ approach to investing. Eminence Capital, LLC manages approximately $3bn. Before founding Eminence in December, 1998 Mr. Sandler co-founded and co-managed Fusion Capital Management, LLC, a long/short focused investment manager. Prior to that Mr. Sandler was a research analyst covering a wide range of industries and companies for Mark Asset Management, a research driven investment management organization. Mr. Sandler received a BBA in Accounting and Finance graduating with honors from the University of Wisconsin. He currently serves as a board member for the University of Wisconsin Foundation and as a member of its Investment Committee.