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Awara
Awara was established in 1946 as the Macomb County Retirement System. It functions as a public pension plan governed by the Retirement Commission.
Awara
Awara was established in 1946 as the Macomb County Retirement System. It functions as a public pension plan governed by the Retirement Commission. The plan targets a 10 percent allocation to private equity. Confirmed commitments include positions with Centerbridge Partners, Carlyle Group, TA Associates, and TerraCap Management. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with additional commitments to global managers. The system maintains 72 professionals and participates in MAPERS conferences. It retains AndCo Consulting as investment advisor and Comerica Bank as custodian. Governance rests with the Retirement Commission whose members include county officials serving in defined roles.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1946
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United States
City
Mount Clemens
Corporate office
1 South Main Street 6th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI, United States
Principals
Mark Deldin
Chair
Matthew Murphy
Vice Chair
Larry Rocca
Treasurer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Awara?
The Retirement Commission, chaired by Mark Deldin, oversees the plan. External advisors including AndCo Consulting support asset allocation and manager selection.
Does Awara participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Awara commits to external funds. Holdings include limited partnership interests in Centerbridge Partners, Carlyle Group, and TerraCap Partners IV / V.
What asset classes receive target allocations at Awara?
The plan maintains a 10 percent target to private equity alongside public equities, fixed income, and real estate.
How is Awara related to MAPERS?
Awara holds membership in the Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems and attends its conferences.
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