Investment Team

Dr. Gerald W. Perritt – President, CEO and Portfolio Manager – Dr. Perritt founded Perritt Capital Management, Inc. in 1987 and is the controlling shareholder. Dr. Perritt received a Bachelor degree in mathematics from Ohio University, his MBA from Xavier University and a Doctorate in Business Administration from The University of Kentucky. After a ten year college teaching career, Dr. Perritt became the first executive director of the American Association of Individual Investors ("AAII") and editor of the AAII Journal in 1981. He resigned his position with AAII in 1983 to start his own company, Investment Information Services, Inc. ("IIS"), a financial newsletter publishing company focused on small company investing. In 1987 he founded Perritt Capital Management, Inc.

Michael Corbett is Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager for all equity portfolios with Perritt Capital Management/The Perritt Funds. Perritt Capital Management first employed Mr. Corbett in 1990 as a research analyst. He assumed portfolio management responsibilities in 1996 and now oversees all portfolios with Dr. Gerald Perritt, the firm's founder.In late 1999, Mr. Corbett became President and lead-manager of The Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund (PRCGX). He became portfolio manager of The Emerging Opportunities Fund (PREOX) at its inception in 2004. Mr. Corbett was named to the Barron's/Value Line Top 100 Mutual Fund Manager from 2003-2007. Mr. Corbett's insight regarding small company investing has been sought after by a variety of financial media outlets, including CNBC and The New York Times. He is also a contributing author to several investment books and newsletters, including The Mutual Fund Encyclopedia, Small Stocks, Big Profits, Investment Horizons and The Mutual Fund Letter. He is a member of the Joliet Diocese Endowment Fund Board and the St. Mary Gostyn Finance Committee, and has previously served on the St. Mary Gostyn School Board.

Lynn Burmeister – Chief Compliance Officer – Lynn Burmeister joined Perritt Capital Management in 2009 as the successor to Robert Laatz, who served as the firm's Chief Compliance officer for over a decade. Mrs. Burmeister oversees all compliance matters for the firm. She also coordinates the administration of the Perritt Funds and is the liaison with the firm's corporate counsel. Lynn has been in the financial industry since 1980. Her previous experience includes work at Harris Associates, Gofen & Glossberg and Optimum Investments.

Samuel J. Schulz – Chief Financial Officer – A student of Dr. Perritt during his studies at Florida International University, Mr. Schulz earned a Masters Degrees in Business Administration, Finance, and Taxation. A Certified Public Accountant with over thirty years experience in corporate finance, he joined Perritt Capital Management, Inc. in early 2004 as a securities analyst and assumed his current duties one year later.

Matthew Brackmann, Equity Analyst – Matthew joined Perritt Capital Management in 2004. Matt is actively involved in idea-generation for The Perritt Funds and assists the portfolio manager in the analysis on prospective companies. Matt also works closely with Dr. Perritt in managing client accounts invested in the All Weather Portfolio. He received his B.A. in Finance from the University of Iowa in 2004.

Brian Gillespie, Equity Analyst – Brian joined Perritt Capital Management in 2005 and has more than ten years experience in the investment industry. Brian is actively involved in idea-generation for The Perritt Funds and assists the portfolio manager in the analysis on prospective companies. Brian also works closely with Dr. Perritt in managing client accounts invested in the Blue Chip Portfolio. Prior to joining Perritt Capital Management Brian was at William Blair. He received his B.A. in Finance from Illinois State University in 1995 and his M.B.A. from Loyola University in Chicago in 2002.

George Metrou, Equity Analyst – George joined Perritt Capital Management in 2005. George is actively involved in idea-generation for The Perritt Funds and assists the portfolio manager in the analysis on prospective companies. George also works closely with Dr. Perritt in managing client accounts invested in the Global Growth Portfolio. He received his B.A. in Finance from DePaul University in 2005. George is a Level II Candidate for the C.F.A exam.

Mark Oberrotman, Client Services and Business Development – Mark joined Perritt Capital in 2004. He has over 20 years experience in the investment industry, including work at a variety of investment firms, including Lehman Brothers, Paine Weber and Thomson McKinnon Securities.

Sean Condon CFP®, Client Services and Business Development – Sean joined Perritt Capital Management in 2006. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Sean works in all areas of client engagement, including new and existing relationships and client service. He works closely with the investment team in order to communicate client goals, as well as to discuss recommendations with clients throughout their relationship with Perritt Capital Management.