Monica Huffer serves as the Portfolio Director of Real Assets for TMRS, where she assists in the construction of uncorrelated, defensive real assets portfolios, comprising ±$8.5 billion, that generate income and appreciation returns for over 250,000 beneficiaries across Texas.
Prior to joining TMRS, Monica served at USAA Real Estate where she provided guidance on ±$9.3 billion and ±$5.6 billion of real estate and infrastructure investments, respectively, to support the life, property, and health insurance benefits of over 13 million active service members, veterans, and their families.
Monica received a BBA in Finance and an MRE in Land Economics and Real Estate from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Monica is an advisory board member for Private Equity International, the Co-Chair of the Financial Review Board for Impact Austin, and a frequent contributor to academic forums - including the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise and the FTSE Russell World Investment Forum.
Favorite investment quote:
Successful investing is about having people agree with you… later."
– Howard Marks
What should GPs know about you?
I’ve been granted the tremendous fortune of being compensated to interact with extraordinary people in the service of my neighbors, family, and friends. This service is expressed through thoughtful, mutualistic partnerships, which require a daily recommitment to humility and curiosity. If ever an area of ignorance or ego presents itself, the greatest act of partnership and generosity is to address and correct the fault.