Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
Jacob Hilliard has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Jacob started their career in 2016 as a Manager on Duty at Fox Valley Park District and later worked as a Customer Service Specialist at Geneva Park District. In 2017, Jacob joined Gripple USA, where they held multiple positions including Inside Sales Representative, Operations Planner, Quality Site Leader, and Solar Sales Manager. In 2021, they transitioned to the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, initially serving as Deputy Director of Public Market Investments and currently holds the position of Deputy Director of Portfolio Risk and Analytics.
Jacob Hilliard attended Northwest Missouri State University from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree. No specific field of study was mentioned.
Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
IThe Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is dedicated to protecting the state’s portfolio, ensuring the liquidity of all investments, and consistently producing earnings at or above industry standards. Our investment decisions promote education, access, and opportunity for individuals and governmental bodies across our state to give families the tools to achieve the American Dream. The Treasurer’s Office is committed to fulfilling this mission in a highly professional and ethical manner, while striving for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust. - State Investments - Illinois Growth & Innovation Fund (growth equity and venture capital) - Secure Choice Retirement Savings - Bright Start and Bright Directions College Savings Plans - Raising the Bar (ESG investments & corporate governance) - Student Investment Account (student loans) - Invest in Illinois programs (access to capital) - Illinois Funds (local government investment pool) - ePAY Merchant Payment Processing (credit and debit cards) - State Banking - Cannabis Banking - iCash/Unclaimed Property - Financial Education