Our History
‘1990’ Centreville, DE
Gardner Lewis Asset Management was founded in April 1990 by W. Whitfield Gardner and John L. Lewis IV.
The firm is rooted in the belief that a “roll-up-the-sleeves” approach to investing is the best way to uncover unrecognized opportunities. Since its inception, the firm has been 100% employee owned and maintains independence from any outside business affiliations or joint ventures. While client growth and research team depth necessitated a larger working space, Gardner Lewis remains rooted in the Brandywine Valley with its office located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
‘2010’ Chadds Ford, PA
Our firm fosters a team environment to provide the highest level of operational expertise and service to our clients. From the beginning, Gardner Lewis has valued a distinctive firm culture and has focused on capturing the highest stock returns through a process that is differentiated and consistent. We believe these factors are integral to the value we offer our clients.
W. Whitfield Gardner
Portfolio Manager / Partner
Mr. Gardner has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gardner Lewis Asset Management since the firm’s founding. Previously, he was a lead Portfolio Manager with Friess Associates and its Brandywine Fund. Prior to joining Friess Associates, he worked as an Investment Analyst with Investments Orange Nassau, a Netherlands-based venture capital firm, with interests in both private and public companies. This position stemmed from employment with MBank, then a $20 billion bank holding company, where he analyzed companies as well as industry groups. He began his investment career at Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb (prior to the Shearson Merger). Mr. Gardner received his B.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
John L. Lewis, IV
Portfolio Manager / Partner
Mr. Lewis has served as President of Gardner Lewis Asset Management since the firm’s founding. Previously he was a Portfolio Manager with Friess Associates and its Brandywine Fund. Prior to joining Friess Associates, he worked as an Equity Research Consultant with Branch Cabell & Company. Mr. Lewis received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia.