Public Advisors to the Investment Committee
Public Advisors to the Investment Committee
Selected for a 3-year term by the Board, based on their professional education and credentials in the investment industry, and with the approval of the Board of Public Works
Michael K. Barry
Public Advisor to the Investment Committee
Term: July 1, 2022—June 30, 2025
Public Advisor since 2016
Michael K. Barry, CFA, is Chief Investment Officer for Georgetown University. In this position, he oversees the University’s management of investment portfolios, including the endowment and retirement plan. Mr. Barry manages an investment office with an experienced team of investment and operational support professionals.
Sharcus Steen
Public Advisor to the Investment Committee
Term: July 1, 2023—June 30, 2026
Public Advisor since 2023
Sharcus Steen is Chief Investment Officer for the University System of Maryland Foundation. He joined the Foundation in 2017 as the Director of Investments, overseeing and monitoring all investments for the USMF portfolio. He served as interim CIO from July 2022 until his appointment as CIO in October 2023.
Monte Tarbox
Public Advisor to the Investment Committee
Term: July 1, 2024—June 30, 2027
Public Advisor since 2018
Monte Tarbox is the Executive Director, Investments for the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) which provides pension benefits to IBEW members and the electrical industry nation-wide. NEBF has over 500,000 participants, over 9,000 contributing employers and assets of $14 billion. At NEBF, he is responsible for the investment program, including asset allocation, investment policy and oversight of external investment managers. Mr. Tarbox has over 27 years of experience as an investment officer and advisor serving multi-employer pension funds and other institutional investors in the United States and Australia.