Independent Board Member

• Sep 2021 - Present

Member of the Advisory Council

• Jul 2021 - Present

Investment Advisory Board

• Jul 2020 - Present

Chair of Supervisory Board

• Sep 2019 - Present

Public Governor

• Jul 2018 - Present

Chief Executive Officer

• Feb 2002 - Jun 2021

I provided leadership for the largest educator-only pension fund ($300 Billion AUM) in the world. California State Teachers' Retirement System administers a hybrid retirement system, consisting of a traditional defined benefit, cash balance and defined contribution plans, as well as disability and survivor benefits. I provided leadership for the largest educator-only pension fund ($300 Billion AUM) in the world. California State Teachers' Retirement System administers a hybrid retirement system, consisting of a traditional defined benefit, cash balance and defined contribution plans, as well as disability and survivor benefits.

Vice President, Corporate Affairs

• Sep 2000 - Feb 2002

Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co. operations included providing health insurance for over 3 million Americans and administering defined contribution retirement plans for over 2 million members. • Reported to the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. company. • Responsible for senior management oversight for all federal/state government relations, corporate communications, corporate giving and company-wide human resources. • Trustee/plan manager for company’s defined benefit, defined contribution and executive compensation plans. Show less

Director, State Risk Management and Employee Benefits

• Jan 1999 - Sep 2000

• Managed oversight of state’s risk management program including workers’ compensation, disability, loss prevention, property, liability and tort litigation. • Employee benefits management included the $100 million health plans and several retirement plans, including the 457 plan ($330 million assets) and a new 401(a) plan for elected and appointed officials.

Acting Colorado State Human Resources Director

• Apr 1999 - Jun 2000

• Responsible for management of State Human Resources Division, including development of statewide human resources policy and administration of state personnel system impacting 33,000 employees. • Functions included: compensation, benefits, defined contribution retirement plans, risk management services, employee selection, organizational development, training and employee assistance programs.

Colorado Commissioner of Insurance

• 1994 - 1999

Appointed Commissioner with regulatory oversight for 2,000 licensed companies including health, auto, workers' compensation, life, title, credit, fraternal, surplus lines, captive and mutual insurers, representing over $13 billion in annual premiums.

Deputy Commissioner of Insurance

• 1992 - 1994

Responsible for management and daily operations of Colorado Division of Insurance, which had 94 FTE, an operating budget of more than $7 million, and premium tax collection responsibilities of over $100 million annually.

Director, Finance and Benefits Division, Department of Personnel

• 1991 - 1992

• Managed all state employee benefits programs, including all health, life, dental, disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, wellness promotion and employee assistance (EAP) programs. • Responsible for the general management and oversight of the Computer Services Division and the department's accounting, budgeting and policy functions.