Ron Schmitz

Virginia Retirement Systems (VRS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1942, VRS administers defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid plans along with other benefits for Virginia?s public sector employees. Members include public school teachers, political subdivision employees (cities, towns, special authorities and commissions), state agency employees, public college and university personnel, state police, Virginia law officers and the judiciary. They also administer an optional retirement plan for political appointees and the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program for state employees.

The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. OIC is a division of the Oregon State Treasury, which invests all State of Oregon funds, which includes the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) and the State Accident Insurance Fund. They provide low-cost programs for governments and empower Oregonians.

Founded in 1946, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERS) is a pension fund manager located in Tigard, Oregon. The firm is responsible for overseeing retirement accounts for Oregon State employees, teachers and city and county employees. The OPERS fund is managed by the Oregon State Treasury under the direction of the Oregon Investment Council

Founded in 1982, Stratford Advisory Group, Inc. is an independent, full-service investment consulting and advisory firm, registered as an investment advisor with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940*. Stratford provides investment consulting to-Endowments, Foundations, Healthcare organizations, Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, Taft-Hartley funds, Public retirement plans, Private wealth, Corporations (operating assets and other taxable funds), Non-qualified plans. They assist clients with strategic investment program management. This includes investment policy development, asset allocation strategy, investment manager structure, manager selection, performance measurement and manager evaluation and oversight. They are distinguished by their proactive consulting approach-timely advice, specific recommendations, and implementation assistance. Their only business is investment consulting and advisory services; 100% of their revenue comes from their investment consulting and advisory relationships. They have no affiliations, financial arrangements or relationships with any investment managers or other organizations that could compromise their independence. Stratford serves its national client base from a single office located in Chicago, Illinois. All of their client consulting, investment research, manager research, and administrative support is conducted at this site.

Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Dart & Kraft, Inc. is a private company that manufactures food products, batteries, and tupperware. The company is based in Rockfield, WI.

Managed Funds Association provides support services for the hedge funds industry. It operates as an association for investment professionals in futures, hedge funds, commodity pool operators, and other alternative investments. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of KKR & Co., Inc., KKR Private Equity Conglomerate LLC is a company that functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Alisa Amarosa Wood.