State Universities Retirement System
Jefferey Saiger, PMP, CISSP, is a seasoned technology executive currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at SURS since January 2018, where strategic leadership is provided for Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, Information Security, and Project Management for a $20B public pension fund. Key initiatives include business modernization, information security hardening, establishment of a PMO framework, and organizational change management. Prior roles include VP of Network Engineering & Computer Operations at Tribune Media and VP of IS Operations & Services at General Growth Properties, along with experience in IT support services at Fitch Ratings and various network engineering and management positions. Jefferey holds an MS in IT Project Management and a BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences from DePaul University.
State Universities Retirement System
SURS serves 61 employers in Illinois including state universities, community colleges, and state agencies. It employs approximately 157 people in offices in Champaign and Naperville and provides benefit services to over 240,000 members throughout the world.