The global head of asset-based finance joined the firm from Crayhill Capital Management.
The plan established a dedicated real assets target of up to 3%.
The previous cio will retire in January after more than six years at the helm.
The retirement system added $860 million across three new commitments in May.
The plan’s board also voted to place a domestic large-cap value manager on watch.
The retirement system currently works with general investment consultant NEPC.
The retirement system is looking to access equity and fixed-income indices for future allocations.
The office’s newest deputy cio joins from a Midwestern Federal Reserve Bank.
The retirement association disclosed $60 million in private markets commitments following closed session deliberations.
The new hire will lead the firm’s investor relations function and help shape its broader capital strategy across its investment platforms.