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James A. Potvin
Portfolio Manager-Equities at
State of Georgia (Investment Management)
Profile
Mr. James A. Potvin is Executive Director at State of Georgia.
He joined ERSGA in February, 2009 as the Deputy Director, after 15 years in private industry working in retirement plan administration and consulting.
He was appointed as the Executive Director in February, 2012.
At ERSGA, he is responsible for the administration and operations of five defined benefit plans, two life insurance plans, and three defined contribution plans covering more than 125,000 active members and 65,000 retirees.
Mr. Potvin began his career as a pension administrator for Georgia-Pacific Corporation, before moving into a consulting role with Arthur Andersen LLP.
He later joined Hewitt Associates, a global HR consulting firm, as the Location Manager for the RFM Pension Administration outsourcing group.
He received his BA in Mathematical Economics and Managerial Studies from Rice University and MS degree from Georgia State University.
James A. Potvin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
State of Georgia (Investment Management)
 State of Georgia (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Georgia Division of Investment Services focuses on long-term investments in a mix of liquid, high quality bonds and stocks. They seek to make investments that allow the system to participate in rising markets while moderating risk on the downside. Fund assets are allocated to US and international equities, fixed income, short-term securities, mutual and common collective trust funds and separate accounts. Most equity investments include US, blue chip, and large-cap stocks. Fixed income investments primarily include US Treasuries and investment grade corporate bonds. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 2009-01-31 |
Former positions of James A. Potvin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Hewitt Associates
 Hewitt Associates Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides benefits outsourcing services | Human Resources Officer | - |
Georgia-Pacific LLC
 Georgia-Pacific LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures building, wood, paper and gypsum products | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a Pension/Retirement Fund | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of James A. Potvin
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| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Georgia-Pacific LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures building, wood, paper and gypsum products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Commercial Services |
Rice University
 Rice University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hewitt Associates
Hewitt Associates Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides benefits outsourcing services | Commercial Services |
Georgia State University
 Georgia State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a Pension/Retirement Fund | Finance |
State of Georgia (Investment Management)
State of Georgia (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Georgia Division of Investment Services focuses on long-term investments in a mix of liquid, high quality bonds and stocks. They seek to make investments that allow the system to participate in rising markets while moderating risk on the downside. Fund assets are allocated to US and international equities, fixed income, short-term securities, mutual and common collective trust funds and separate accounts. Most equity investments include US, blue chip, and large-cap stocks. Fixed income investments primarily include US Treasuries and investment grade corporate bonds. | Finance |
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