In coordination with the investment committee, Wayne is instrumental in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Hollow Brook’s investment policy. Before joining the firm, he served as a senior managing director at Ingalls & Snyder, LLC, and earlier as vice chairman of KBW Asset Management. He also was a partner of equity investments for Lord Abbett & Company and partner and chairman of the Investment Policy Committee for Prescott Ball & Turben. He currently serves on the board of directors of NYSE listed Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) and Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (REPX). Previously, Wayne had served on the board of directors of PetroQuest Energy (PQ) and Annaly Capital Management (NLY). He also is a trustee of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and the National Wildlife Federation Endowment. Wayne received a BA in economics from Lafayette College, where he is a trustee emeritus. He is an avid hunter and fly fisherman and a member of various sporting clubs.