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Blair Bodek

Principal, Chief Investment Officer | Public Equities

Blair Bodek is the Chief Investment Officer of Pacifica Capital Investments, LLC (“PCI”). He was promoted to this position in 2022. Prior to assuming his position as CIO, Mr. Bodek served as PCI’s Director of Research since 2020, and as an Associate Analyst since 2016.

Mr. Bodek has a passion for identifying undervalued businesses. He does this by applying Pacifica’s long-term investment philosophy in actively engaging with management teams, frequently visiting company locations, and talking to industry experts and consumers. He drives Pacifica’s investment research process which includes sourcing ideas, developing and applying financial modeling, monitoring current and prospective investments, and conducting trading. His role also encompasses investor communications, bringing new assets to the firm, and servicing PCI’s client relationships. Mr. Bodek sits on PCI’s Investment Committee and has been instrumental in sourcing and vetting numerous investments during his tenure that have contributed to PCI’s performance. Throughout his time with Pacifica, he has been involved with all aspects of Pacifica’s public equity investment business.

Mr. Bodek attended Indiana University where he pursued a broad-based liberal arts education spanning history, economics, and business. Prior to joining PCI, Blair gained valuable hands-on experience in business operations though his work at Philadelphia Construction. It focused on real estate acquisition with an emphasis on creating value though active management in Philadelphia. In this capacity, he was responsible for in all aspects of real estate investment operations, including market research, acquisitions, development, and property management.

Mr. Bodek passed the Series 65 exam and is a Registered Investment Advisor Representative. He currently lives in Philadelphia with his wife and daughter. He serves on the Board of Directors of Smith Memorial Playground and the Global Good Fund.