Executive Staff
The board appoints the VRS director, who serves as chief administrative officer, as well as the chief investment officer and the internal audit director.
Director of Policy, Planning and Compliance
Board of Trustees
Nine members serve on the Board of Trustees. Their appointments are shared between the executive and legislative branches of state government.
Chair
Northern Contours & Harvest Equity Investments
Vice Chair
Clearstead Advisory Solutions
Board Member
Virginia Commonwealth University (Retired)
Board Member
Raymond James & Associates
Board Member
Virginia Commonwealth University
Board Member
Wise County and City of Norton Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
Board Member
MJames Consulting LLC
Board Member
Managing Partner, DecideSmart LLC
Board Member
Henrico County Public Schools
Investment Committee
The Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) is responsible for monitoring investments and investment opportunities and making asset allocation recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Makena Capital Management
Board Member, Advisor and Retired CIO
Investure (Retired)
CIO and Managing Director
Hereditas Group
Chief Investment Officer
Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island
Retired CIO
California Public Employees' Retirement System
Managing Investment Director
Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC
Managing Director
Markel Corporation
President and Chief Investment Officer
Partners Group (USA) Inc.
Advisory Partner
United States Steel Corporation
Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
Riverfront Investment Group
Chief Investment Strategist
Email Investment Advisory Committee
Defined Contribution Plans Committee
The Defined Contribution Plans Advisory Committee is responsible for providing plan administration, plan design and investment recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Chair, Member, VRS Board of Trustees
MJames Consulting LLC
Vice Chair, Member, VRS Board of Trustees
Henrico County Public Schools
Budget Director
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Executive Director
Capital One
Senior Director - Benefits
Chesterfield County
Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration
Kate Jonas Group LLC – Advisory Firm
Principal
Davenport & Company
Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director
Old Dominion University
Vice President for Talent Management and Culture
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VRS delivers retirement and other benefits to Virginia public employees through sound financial stewardship and superior customer service.