Nicholas J. Zdeblick is a Principal at Fayez Sarofim & Co.  Mr. Zdeblick joined the firm in 2006. He serves as the sector leader for technology and communication services industries and is currently responsible for the research of financial and technology companies.  Mr.  Zdeblick is a member of the investment committee (ex-officio).  

Mr. Zdeblick received an M.B.A. from Stanford University in 2006 and a B.A. in Economics and Managerial Studies from Rice University in 2000.  Prior to attending Stanford University, he was a Research Associate at Fayez Sarofim & Co., a Financial Analyst in the Global Energy Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley, and an Associate with Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company.

Mr. Zdeblick is the chairman of the Rice Initiative for the Study of Economics (RISE) Council at Rice University.   He previously served as Chairman of the Junior League of Houston Foundation and as Junior Warden of the Church of St. John the Divine.