Bjørn Knutson has extensive experience in institutional relationship management and business strategy, currently serving as Managing Director and Chief of Staff at TIAA since November 2013. Prior roles at TIAA include Chief of Staff for the Strategic Client Segment, Business Manager for Digital & Virtual Advisory Strategy, and various business management specialist positions. Bjørn's early experience includes a summer internship in the Environmental Compliance Division at 3M and coaching lacrosse for the Bloomington Youth Lacrosse Association. Additionally, a role as Activities Coordinator for Bloomington Public School District was held from 2009 to 2011. Bjørn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a Policy Concentration and a minor in Business Administration from Colby College and has studied at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad. Education was completed at Thomas Jefferson High School.