William S. Chester, CFA, a Vice President of Denver Investment Advisors and Managing Director of the Equity Growth Research Team, has been appointed Lead Portfolio Manager of Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund effective June 1, 2005. Mr. Chester was was Co-Portfolio Manager of Westcore MIDCO Growth Fund from October 1, 2002 to May 31, 2005.

Mr. Chester has been a Vice President and research analyst for Denver Investment Advisors and its predecessor, Denver Investment Advisors, Inc., since 1986.

Mr. Chester has a total of 20 years of professional experience and has been with the Advisor and its predecessor organizations for 20 years.