Matthew Dargin McCORMICK

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McCORMICK, Matthew Dargin Age 44, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Matt was born on March 29, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a 1988 graduate of Archbishop Alter High School and a graduate of Xavier University where he received a Bachelor's degree in Finance in 1992 and an MBA in Marketing in 1995. Matt is survived by the love of his life, God's greatest gift to him, his wife, Susan (nee Williamson) Oakwood High School '87, XU '91, UD '95, his handsome son Patrick Dargin (13) and beautiful daughter Caroline Grace Dargin (9) of Glendale, Ohio as well as his devoted parents Richard and Diane Dargin McCormick of Kettering, OH. He is preceded in death by his loving brother, the unforgettable Brian Dargin McCormick XU '97. Matt and Brian are together once again preparing for Xavier's upcoming basketball season! Surviving family members: Judy & Gary Gunnoe Sr. and their children Gary Jr. & Amy Gunnoe (Savannah, Trey & Dargin), Joanna & Brian Taylor (Sydney, Ross & Brianna), Andrew & Stacy Gunnoe (Katie), Justin & Jenni Gunnoe (Abby), Meredith & Andy Smith. Jody Wolery and her sons Christopher, Steven and Eric. Gus & Melissa Ross. Brenda Ross. Ashley Ross. Nancy Ross. Beth & Don Jones and their children Jenna & Josh. Mark & Patti McCormick and their children Steve & Erica, Kevin, Alison & Andrew Parshall. Joyce & Joe Yatteau and their children Joelle (Rod), Jennifer (Gerry). Hundreds of friends and business associates around the country and world. Matt was a consummate professional businessman for 22 years, the last 11 years spent as Vice President, Principal, and Portfolio Manager at the prestigious investment advisory firm, Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel. He was a sought after speaker, and his investment commentaries were frequently ffeatured in the national business media. Matt regularly appeared on Bloomberg Television, CNBC, Fox Business News, Fox News, NPR, as well as in Reuters, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many more. He was also profiled in Barron's and Pensions & Investments. He was often quoted in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Business Courier, Cincinnati Magazine and Cincy. Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor, Matt was a Vice President, Principal, and Portfolio Manager for Apex Capital Management in Dayton, Ohio. From 2000 to 2003, he was an Investment Committee member, managed the firm's largest relationships and was the Chief Compliance Officer. From 1992 to 2000, Matt was a Vice President, Institutional Portfolio Manager and Director of Marketing for Dean Investment Associates in Dayton, Ohio. He was also a member of the firm's Executive Committee, Central Investment Committee and was responsible for many of the firm's largest clients. He served on many prestigious Boards including: the Xavier University President's Advisory Council, Xavier Student Investment Fund, Xavier's Williams College of Business Finance Board of Executive Advisors, Xavier's Williams College of Business Distinguished Speaker Series as Chairperson, Xavier's Williams College of Business Student Mentor program, Xavier's Rugby Football Club, Executive Committee Member, the University of Dayton Flyer Investments Advisory Board as well as UD's Student Portfolio Management Competition (2006 - 2014 RISE Forum Judge and featured speaker). Matt also served as an Investment Advisory Board Member for The Cure Starts Now. He was honored to be chosen for the Cincinnati Business Courier's 2009 "Forty Under 40" class. He was a regular patron of St. Jude Children's Hospital. He was a devout St. Gabriel's parishioner. A good night's sleep in Matt's home typically followed a Reds or Bengals victory. A perfect night's sleep followed any Xavier basketball win, especially one deep into the NCAA basketball tournament. Matt was one of Xavier's most passionate fans. He and his family could always be found in their court-side seats at home games and they also enjoyed traveling to numerous post-season road games. The entire family is also huge Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans and love every victory, especially the home opening game vs. Rice, which they attended this past Labor Day weekend. In 2005, when Notre Dame beat Michigan, they even watched the game in the delivery room minutes before Caroline was born. Matt was a staunch conservative Republican and a tireless patriot. He loved everything the US Navy Seals represent and what they do to protect our country. Matt expects all of us to vote for his close friend, Hamilton County Commissioner Chris Monzel. He also fully expects votes for Ohio Governor John Kasich, and for anyone opposing Hillary Clinton in 2016.