Degas Wright
Degas Wright is the Founding Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Decatur Capital Management, an asset management firm headquartered in Decatur, Georgia. He is responsible for developing the firm’s investment philosophy as well as its implementation. Prior to this, Wright served as Corporate Treasurer for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, responsible for managing its reserve funds. He began developing DCM’s investment philosophy while at MARTA.
Degas Wright Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founding Principal and Chief Executive Officer
Academic History
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MS in Economics
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BS in Mathematics
EDUCATION
- Wright earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- While serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army, he studied econometrics and received a Master of Science degree in Economics from the University of Texas at El Paso.
- While in graduate school, he was inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon Society, the International Honor Society for Economics.
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
- Member of the CFA Society of Atlanta
- Member of the CFA Institute
- Executive Board Member of the Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America
- Chairperson and Committee Member of the Philmont Scout Ranch Committee
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- NASD Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor
- Chartered Financial Analyst
PHILANTHROPY
- Wright serves on several nonprofit boards focused on scouting and financial literacy.
- He has served on the boards of a number of church and nonprofit organizations.
- He has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for more than 20 years.
MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
- Wright is a CNBC contributor.
- He is regularly featured on CNBC’s Fast Money Half-Time Report.
OTHERS
- Wright testified during the subcommittee hearings to the U.S. House Financial Services committee entitled, “Building a Sustainable and Competitive Economy” on July 10, 2019.