Our Team

Bryn Harman, CFA

Bryn Harman, CFA

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

Mr. Harman oversees all investment processes at PCM and is the portfolio manager for our Small/Mid Value strategy. Mr. Harman’s financial career began in the mid-1990s in the western Canadian corporate finance industry. Since then he has been a corporate finance consultant, stock exchange Listings Officer, equity analyst, Director of Research, public company Chief Financial Officer, public company director, portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer. As Director of Research for a $2 billion investment adviser, Mr. Harman led a team of small cap equity analysts for several years. Mr. Harman has focused on the analysis of businesses, especially in the smaller cap ranges, for almost his entire 20+ year career. Mr. Harman is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Mr. Harman is a member of the CFA Institute.

Spencer Shelman, CFA

Spencer Shelman, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Mr. Shelman joined Palouse as a Portfolio Manager in mid-2015. Spencer’s background includes more than nine years of buy-side analytical and portfolio management experience. Virtually all of his experience has involved bottom-up fundamental research for individual and institutional equity portfolios. Spencer is a Chartered Financial Analyst and graduated cum laude from Washington State University in 2006, where he was named the Outstanding Student in Finance his senior year. He was a 4-year member of the WSU football team that went to the Rose Bowl and the Holiday bowl during his time on the team. Spencer is a past President of the CFA Society of Spokane and is a member of the CFA Institute. He is also on the National Board of Advisors for the Washington State University College of Business.

Client Services Professionals

Christopher R. Miller

Christopher R. Miller

Head Trader & Operations Specialist

Christopher R. Miller brings over 30 years of experience in trading, operations, and portfolio management to his role as Head Trader and Operations Specialist at Palouse Capital Management.

After earning his degree in finance and economics from Eastern Washington University in 1993, Chris began his career as a Portfolio Analyst and Assistant Trader at ICM Asset Management, a $1.6 billion investment advisory firm. During his 11 years at ICM, Chris honed his ability to seamlessly integrate client services, marketing, and portfolio management, developing an efficient approach to aligning the goals of these critical departments.

In 2006, Chris joined a newly established advisory firm as Head Trader, where he applied his experience to the entire trade lifecycle—from creation to execution and settlement. Working in an institutional environment, he gained a deep appreciation for the importance of speed, accuracy, and best execution, recognizing how consistently securing the best price could significantly enhance portfolio performance over time.

In 2015, Chris joined Palouse Capital Management, where he found a team of like-minded professionals who inspire and encourage excellence. Today, he leverages his decades of experience to help clients grow their assets securely and efficiently. With a focus on meeting current financial needs while building a strong foundation for future retirement, Chris is dedicated to delivering results that align with each client’s unique goals.

Devin Paine

Devin Paine

Investment Advisor Representative

Mr. Devin Paine began his career in 2020 as a Financial Advisor and served in that role until joining Palouse in 2025 as a Trader. Devin continues to expand his knowledge of finance and securities markets and truly enjoys helping others have peace of mind in their financial journey. After graduating from Wa-Hi, Devin attended OIT where he ran cross country and track, specializing in the steeplechase, while earning a degree in computer engineering with a minor in mathematics.

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