Jeff Vernor is the Head of Risk Management for Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Dimensional is a global investment manager dedicated to implementing the great ideas in finance.

Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Texas Christian University and was in the inaugural graduating class of the University of Texas at San Antonio’s executive MBA program. Jeff obtained an Associate in Risk Management designation in 2002 and continues his professional development by attending a variety of conferences and courses available within Dimensional.

Jeff supports the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) and served as President of the South Texas RIMS Chapter in 2005 and Chair of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee. He served on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Pierce County and also served as 2005/2006 Board Chair for St. George Episcopal Day School in San Antonio. Jeff also serves as a Risk Manager in Residence at universities throughout the USA.