Jerry Quandt

Jerry Quandt is an experienced investment professional with a strong background in private equity management. Currently serving as a Portfolio Manager for COUNTRY Financial® since September 2021, Jerry oversees a private equity program that focuses on small and emerging managers, handling responsibilities such as sourcing, due diligence, selection, and monitoring. Prior to this role, Jerry held the position of Senior Investment Officer for the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois from October 2007 to July 2021, managing a global private equity program within a $60+ billion pension fund with over $9 billion in assets under management. Jerry holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Illinois State University, earned in June 1992.