Craig Thomas

Craig Thomas is the Chief Investment Officer at Verger Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment adviser specializing in providing Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services to non-profit institutions. He is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and has been instrumental in shaping Verger's vision and investment strategy since its inception in 2014.12

Background and Experience

• Education: Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Alfred University and a Master of Science in Finance from Syracuse University. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.14
• Professional Career: Before joining Verger, Craig spent over ten years at Wake Forest University's Office of Investments, serving as Director of Investments and Assistant Treasurer for the endowment.14
• Roles at Verger: Initially a Managing Director, Craig became Co-Chief Investment Officer before being promoted to Chief Investment Officer in July 2023.12 As CIO, he oversees asset allocation, portfolio construction, and manager selection, focusing on delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns for clients.14

Leadership and Community Involvement

Craig is committed to Verger's mission of investing in the lives of others and has played a pivotal role in establishing the firm as a trusted partner in the OCIO space.23 Outside of work, he serves as a mentor with Girls Who Invest and is involved with local community organizations.4

His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username craig-thomas-787431a0.