Andrew Junkin serves as the chief investment officer of the Virginia Retirement System where he manages and oversees the investment program for the fund, valued at more than $100 billion. The fund serves approximately 773,000 active members, retirees and beneficiaries. VRS covers teachers, state employees and most employees of the Commonwealth’s counties, cities, towns and political subdivisions. Previously, Junkin served as the CIO for the State of Rhode Island’s pension plan, defined contribution and 529 plans, as well as cash and operating funds and debt management program. Prior to Rhode Island, he worked at Wilshire Associates in California and Colorado, as managing director and president from 2015 to 2020. Junkin also served as the president of Asset Services Company in Oklahoma City. Junkin holds a MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in business from Oklahoma City University.