Ronald C. Ognar, portfolio manager, will assume the new post of vice...

Ronald C. Ognar, portfolio manager, will assume the new post of vice chairman of Strong Financial on June 30. Mr. Ognar will give up day-to-day investment management responsibilities but remain an adviser to the growth equities team. He will also advise on corporate-level issues and will remain at Strong until at least January 2006, said Drew R. Wineland, spokesman. Mr. Ognar’s co-managers will assume primary responsibility for the mutual funds and separate accounts he managed.