Employer Update

Chief Investment Officer Andrew Junkin joined VRS in 2022 after an extensive national search. Junkin joins VRS from Rhode Island where he serves as the chief investment officer managing a team that 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 and served as president for the last five years, leading a team of investment professionals where he worked with public and corporate pension funds, foundations, endowments and insurance companies. Prior to joining Wilshire, he served as senior consultant and president of Asset Services Co. in Oklahoma. 

In a recent interview, Junkin discussed his new role at VRS and what opportunities he sees to build on the success of the VRS investment team.