Michael E. Rega, CFA, joined Adams Express and Petroleum & Resources as Vice President-Research for the funds on September 2, 2014. Mr. Rega brings a diverse background and work experience to Adams Express and Petroleum & Resources. He comes to the funds from the global investment management firm BNP Paribas Investment Partners, in Boston, where he most recently served as senior equity analyst and portfolio manager and worked with Mark Stoeckle, the funds' Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Haynie, President of Adams Express and Executive Vice President of Petroleum & Resources.