David Vaught, J.D., CFA, Managing Director,
and Chairman of the Investment Committee, Mitchell Vaught & Taylor, Inc.,
Investment Advisors
Mr. Vaught
has enjoyed an extensive career in law, finance, and public service. After serving 4 years of public service with
Governor Pat Quinn, Mr. Vaught returned to the firm full-time in January of
2013. From 2009-2012, he served as the
Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget through four
Illinois budgets and also served as the Director of the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity in 2012.
He continues public service in board roles as Chairman of the Illinois
Procurement Policy Board. From 1991-1995, Mr. Vaught also served on the
Investment Policy Committee for the Illinois Treasurer’s $5 billion portfolio.
Mr. Vaught is
a graduate of the United States Military Academy
at West Point and served in the 82nd Airborne
Division and he received his J.D. degree cum laude from Southern Illinois
University School of Law. Mr. Vaught holds
a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
