Don Niemann
Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager

Don serves as the driving force behind Niemann Capital Management's growth and success as the Founder and Chief Investment Officer. Don began his career in 1983 as a registered representative at Prudential Bache and moved on to become the Vice President of Investments at E.F. Hutton and Bateman Eichler Securities. In these positions, Don gained extensive experience designing methodologies and managing securities, mutual funds, variable annuity products and international funds in a diverse marketplace. In 1991, Don synthesized his professional expertise, resulting in a new venture - Niemann Capital Management, Inc. Don retains tactical control of all of Niemann's investment choices through dedicated research and analysis.

Alan Alpers, CFA
Portfolio Manager

Alan Alpers, a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Niemann Portfolio Manager, was previously a partner at Ascentia Capital Partners, where he was responsible for trading hedge fund, mutual fund and separately managed accounts in various styles for the Reno, Nevada-based firm. He was also a member of the firm's Investment Committee. Prior to Ascentia Capital Partners, Alpers was the Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Research at Navellier & Associates, Inc., also based in Reno. There he was responsible for trading and managing various investment products, including mutual funds, institutional funds (including public, Taft-Hartley and private pension funds and retail wrap-fee assets) totaling $5 billion. He oversaw the firm's trading desk and all other portfolio managers, and also coordinated all weekly quantitative and fundamental stock selection research. Alan holds an MBA from California State University, Sacramento and a BS degree from the University of California, Davis.