Chilton Investment hires new chief of client relations Jason Barger was appointed managing director of client relations by multiasset manager Chilton Investment Co. He joined the firm Dec. 14 and is responsible for "developing, advising and strengthening institutional client relationships," a company news release said Monday. Mr. Barger is based in the firm's New York office and reports to Richard L. Chilton Jr., chairman, CEO and CIO for equities, and Jennifer L. Foster, executive vice president, co-CIO and portfolio manager for equities. "I am confident that (Jason) will not only forge deep relationships with our clients and colleagues, but also help us reach our respective goals," Mr. Chilton said in the release.