Russell Bailey has served as the primary Trader for the Needham Funds since 2002. He works closely with the Portfolio Managers throughout the entire investment process. Russell began his career at Hambrecht & Quist and was a NASDAQ equity trader at the boutique investment firm Gerard Klauer Mattison.

He graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology.

Russ coaches youth sports in his community and works with various Catholic charities to mentor young people.