The Bascom Group recognizes the remarkable career of JR Pearce, CPA, who recently concluded more than a decade of service with the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS), a $15 billion public pension plan.
Over his 11.5 years at SCERS, JR built out a global real estate, real assets, and private credit portfolio with investments spanning the Nordics, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and China. His leadership and strategic vision made a lasting impact on the fund and the broader public pension investment community.
JR has earned immense respect across California and beyond for his integrity, dedication, and principled investment advice. His contributions set a standard for excellence in the industry and strengthened confidence in the pension system he served.
Whether JR is retiring or stepping into a new chapter, his peers and colleagues agree – any organization would be fortunate to benefit from his expertise and character.
From all of us, we extend our gratitude to JR for his service and wish him continued success in whatever comes next.