The Institutional Retirement Income Council (IRIC), a nonprofit think tank for the retirement income–planning community, has announced the appointment of Kevin Crain as executive director, effective May 16, 2024. Crain, a 42-year retirement industry veteran, succeeds Michelle Richter-Gordon, who has served as IRIC’s executive director since September 2021.
“We are delighted to have someone with Kevin’s background and expertise lead our organization,” said Martha Tejera, chair of IRIC’s Board of Directors. “Kevin’s extensive experience in the institutional retirement industry and his thought leadership make him the ideal candidate to support IRIC’s mission and values. We all look forward to Kevin’s leadership and contributions to our organization, mission and members.”
Crain, who retired from Bank of America in August 2023, brings more than four decades of retirement services industry experience in roles of progressively greater influence and impac