What's New?
Report Shows Savings
WRS Performance
Preliminary
year-to-date
as of 12/31/11
Core 1.4%
Variable -3.0%

Executive Staff

Keith S. Bozarth, Executive Director

Before joining SWIB, Keith was CEO of the Orange County Employees Retirement System in California. His experience working with public pension funds began in 1992 and also includes the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois and both the State Employees’ and Public School Retirement systems in Missouri. He has served 11 years in a CEO role with oversight of both the investment and benefit functions and has a total of nearly 25 years involved in deferred compensation or pension issues. Keith holds a bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

 David Villa, Chief Investment Officer

Working in investment management since 1992, David adds a wide range of significant accomplishments in investment management to the SWIB team. He was previously chief investment officer for the Florida State Board of Administration. Prior to joining the Florida Board, David worked for UBS Global Asset Management/Brinson Partners in Chicago for more than 10 years, most recently serving as executive director, client relationship manager. His more than 30 years in the financial industry also includes positions with First Chicago and Arthur Andersen. David obtained his B.A. in economics from Princeton University; M.A. in economics and Latin American studies from Stanford University; and M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He has earned his Certified Public Accountant license and the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.

Jane Hamblen, Chief Legal Officer

  Ledell Zellers, Director of Human Resources

Ronald Mensink, Managing Director
Analytics & Fund Management

Charles Carpenter, Managing Director Private Markets