Joseph Kinard brings diverse investment industry experience to the Board of Pensions. He is skilled in analyzing alternative asset firms (hedge fund, private equity and venture capital) to determine valuations of private companies. Mr. Kinard has helped companies in obtaining venture capital, mezzanine and angel financing representing both capital funds and their portfolio companies. He serves on the CEO Search, Investment, Social Responsibility and Church Relations Committees and is a Board of Pensions representative to the General Assembly Committee on Mission Responsibility through Investment (MRTI). In addition, Mr. Kinard serves as a reviewer of the Presbyterian Church, USA Foundation investment strategy.