K.c. Howell

K.C. Howell, CFA, currently serves as Managing Director of Private Assets at the Virginia Retirement System, where responsibilities include oversight of a team of 19 investment professionals and participation in senior management and strategic planning. Howell has extensive experience in investment management, having also held positions such as Managing Director of Global Investments and Director of Global Equity within the same organization. Prior to joining the Virginia Retirement System, Howell worked as an Equity Mutual Fund Manager and Equity Research Analyst at Crestar Asset Management Company, successfully managing significant assets and earning a four-star Morningstar rating. Academic credentials include an MBA from William & Mary, a CFA from the CFA Institute, and a BSBA in Finance from Christopher Newport University.