Christopher W. Claus had a 20-year career as an executive at USAA of San Antonio, Texas serving in various roles, including Executive Vice President of USAA’s Enterprise Advice Group from 2013 to 2014, President of USAA’s Financial Advice and Solutions Group from 2007 to 2013, and President of USAA’s Investment Management Company from 2001 to 2006. Mr. Claus currently serves on the Company’s Compensation Committee and Executive Committee and chairs the Investment Committee. He also concurrently serves as Lead Director and a member of the Audit Committee of TrueCar, Inc. (a public digital automotive market platform company) and has held those positions since April 2014. He also serves on the board of directors of Square Mile Capital, a registered investment advisor, and has held that position since December 2014.
Mr. Claus is an experienced executive with insurance and asset management expertise critical to the success of our Board. In his role as Chairman of our Investment Committee, Mr. Claus has strengthened the Board’s oversight of the Company’s assets under management. Further, having served as President of USAA’s Investment Management Company, Mr. Claus strengthens the Board’s oversight function of our executive team’s strategic initiatives.
