Employer Update

The VRS Board of Trustees has appointed Andrew H. Junkin as chief investment officer.

Junkin will begin serving in VRS’ CIO role in September. He comes to VRS from his position as CIO for Rhode Island, where he oversees the state’s $10.5 billion pension plan, a $2 billion defined contribution plan and other funds.

Previously, he was with Wilshire Consulting for 15 years, serving as president for five years. There he led a team of investment professionals, working with public and corporate pension funds, foundations, endowments and insurance companies.

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