Gary Bader

Gary Bader served as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Alaska Department of Revenue, which provides staff to the Alaska Retirement Management Board. Of the $45.5 billion managed by the Department of Revenue, the Alaska Retirement Management board has responsibility for $20.8 billion of defined benefit and defined contribution assets. Mr. Bader was CIO for over 13 years. Prior to his appointment, he served in numerous public office positions including Deputy Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration, Director of Alaska’s Division of Retirement and Benefits, Superintendent of Juneau Schools, and Chair of the Alaska State Pension Investment Board. Mr. Bader earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University and a Master’s degree from University of Alaska, Southeast.