Jensen Appoints Director of Sales & Marketing

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jensen Investment Management announced the recent appointment of Monte Mitchell as Director of Sales.  As a member of Jensen's sales and client service team, Mr. Mitchell will focus on service to financial advisor clients in the western United States and the firm's leading relationships in the defined contribution channel nationally.

"Monte shares our commitment to placing client service first and brings considerable experience to our team," said Dave Mertens, Principal.  "Since Jensen's inception, we have planned for the future by maintaining depth in our team, and Monte represents the most recent step in that process."

Mr. Mitchell brings more than 17 years business development experience in the advisor and defined contribution channels.  Most recently, Monte served as a Financial Advisor Consultant with Charles Schwab. Prior to Schwab, Monte was a Senior Relationship Manager with Morley Financial Services and has worked closely with the financial advisor community and the retirement services industry for 15 years.

"Jensen has continually emphasized the integrity of its investment discipline and service to our clients," Mr. Mitchell said. "I am proud to be a part of the Jensen team."

About Jensen

The Jensen Quality Growth Fund is the flagship mutual fund of, and proprietarily managed since inception by, Jensen Investment Management of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Jensen has also managed The Jensen Value Fund since its April 2010 inception, and additionally manages separate and institutional accounts. Jensen Investment Management is an independent, employee-owned asset management company with total assets under management of $5 billion as of September 2011.

The Jensen Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be carefully considered before investing. The funds' prospectuses contain this and other important information about the investment companies, and may be obtained by calling 1-800-992-4144, or by visiting www.jenseninvestment.com. Read them carefully before investing.

Mutual fund investing involves risk.  Principal loss is possible.

The Jensen Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

SOURCE Jensen Investment Management