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Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS)
PSRS/PEERS administers defined-benefit retirement plans for Missouri public school and education employees. Craig Husting directs investment decisions for the...
Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS)
PSRS/PEERS administers defined-benefit retirement plans for Missouri public school and education employees. Craig Husting directs investment decisions for the portfolio. The system allocates across buyout strategies, core and non-core real estate, and infrastructure. Real estate holdings total approximately $6.3 billion. Private holdings include limited partner commitments to Apollo Global Management, Blackstone Group, KKR & Co., Hellman & Friedman, Silver Lake Partners, and TPG Capital. Public equity positions include SAP SE valued at $1.1 billion and Taiwan Semiconductor at $950 million. The headquarters is located at 3210 W. Truman Blvd in Jefferson City. Service providers include JP Morgan as master custodian and Russell Investments as investment advisor. The system maintains memberships in NASRA, NCTR, MAPERS, and the Council of Institutional Investors. Governance separates investment execution under the CIO from board oversight led by the Chair of Trustees. No public website or additional offices are recorded.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1946
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Jefferson City
Corporate office
3210 W. Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109, United States
Principals
Dearld Snider
Executive Director
Craig Husting
Chief Investment Officer
Beth Knes
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Sarah Swoboda
Chief Operating Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at PSRS/PEERS?
Craig Husting serves as Chief Investment Officer and directs the $60 billion portfolio. Dearld Snider holds the role of Executive Director.
Does PSRS/PEERS participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The system acts as a limited partner in buyout funds and maintains a large direct real estate portfolio valued at $6.3 billion.
Which sectors does PSRS/PEERS allocate to through private holdings?
Private holdings include commitments to Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, KKR, Hellman & Friedman, Silver Lake Partners, and TPG Capital.
What is PSRS/PEERS known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The system invests as a limited partner through the Missouri Education Pension Trust in multiple buyout and technology funds.
Where does the underlying capital originate?
Assets derive from contributions and investment returns for the defined-benefit plans covering Missouri public school and education employees.
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