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Tracy Harris

Chief Financial Officer

MIB Group, Inc.

Washington, DC, USA

Tracy Harris

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Tracy Harris’ Biography

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Tracy Harris continuously earns the respect of stakeholders, using finance as a platform for understanding how an organization functions. With this perspective, she provides a broad, holistic approach to solving problems, anticipating the future and guiding critical decisions. Known for keen insight into identifying risks and asking difficult questions, Tracy maintains a fiduciary mindset and framework for the organization’s success.

Currently, Tracy is CFO of the MIB Group, Inc., a membership corporation owned by 410 member insurance companies in the US and Canada. Previously, she served as CFO for several organizations where finance provided a platform for overall performance of the operations and long-term viability. Most recently, she was CFO for the venture fund that invests in education technology companies for the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMUC). With a common thread of project finance, she provided leadership for financing facilities, raising startup capital and preparing and marketing a company for sale.

Tracy has been a Governance Fellow with the National Association... Tracy Harris continuously earns the respect of stakeholders, using finance as a platform for understanding how an organization functions. With this perspective, she provides a broad, holistic approach to solving problems, anticipating the future and guiding critical decisions. Known for keen insight into identifying risks and asking difficult questions, Tracy maintains a fiduciary mindset and framework for the organization’s success.

Currently, Tracy is CFO of the MIB Group, Inc., a membership corporation owned by 410 member insurance companies in the US and Canada. Previously, she served as CFO for several organizations where finance provided a platform for overall performance of the operations and long-term viability. Most recently, she was CFO for the venture fund that invests in education technology companies for the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMUC). With a common thread of project finance, she provided leadership for financing facilities, raising startup capital and preparing and marketing a company for sale.

Tracy has been a Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) since 2014 and was the first recipient of the Washington Business Journal’s Financial Excellence Award in 2007. She is sought out for her governance perspective and financial acumen by numerous Boards, including CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Council of Institutional Investors, and her appointment by the Mayor as Trustee & Audit Committee Chair of the District of Columbia Retirement Board. She is also the Founding Member of the D.C. chapter of CHIEF, a private network helping women attain leadership positions, and a Member of the Economic Club of New York.

Tracy completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School after earning an MPA from the University of Pennsylvania, MBA from St. Louis University and BS in Marketing from Fontbonne University. moreless

Tracy Harris’ Newsfeed

Council of Institutional Investors

U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council

Tracy Harris was recently appointed to the Council of Institutional Investors' U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council. The council advises the CII board and staff on issues, trends, policy development, topics and speakers for CII events and membership benefits and services.

Markets Insider

MIB Names New Chief Financial Officer

"Tracy brings a strong track-record as a CFO and executive leader to our organization," said Winikoff. "Her deep and diverse experience base will prove valuable to incorporate best practices in financial management and support our business as we pursue our transformational plan. I look forward to the unique perspective Tracy will bring to our leadership team."

Tracy Harris’ Background

MIB Group, Inc.

Chief Financial Officer

Jul 2021 - Present

Braintree, MA, USA

MIB Group, Inc. is a membership corporation owned by 410 member insurance companies in the U.S. and Canada. MIB Group is comprised of two subsidiaries: MIB Inc., the leading provider of fraud detection services to the insurance industry, and MIB Solutions, which specializes in risk assessment services for the insurance industry.

Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

Board of Directors

Oct 2020 - Present

Baltimore, MD, USA

CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit healthcare company that, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to 3.4 million individuals and employers in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia.

UMUC Ventures

Chief Financial Officer

Nov 2019 - May 2021

Bethesda, MD, USA

UMUC Ventures was established in 2016 by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents as a nonprofit supporting organization for UMUC. It is a certified High-Impact Economic Development Activity that economically benefits both the state and the system.

BondFactor

CFO

Sep 2011 - Nov 2019

New York, NY, USA

BondFactor is a provider of municipal bond guaranties in the United States. Its aim is to deliver superior value for their clients and investors without sacrificing stability or transparency.

American Institute of Architects

Chief Financial Officer & Vice President Administration

Aug 2008 - Sep 2011

Washington, DC, USA

American Institute of Architects advocates for the value of architecture and provides architects with the resources they need to produce their best work and promote positive change through the power of design.

Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered

Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President

Mar 2005 - Aug 2008

Washington, DC, USA

Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered is a consulting engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, as well as program and construction management.

Government of the District of Columbia

Chief Financial Officer - Washington Convention Center Authority

Mar 1999 - 2005

Washington, DC, USA

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a conventions and meetings facility equipped to handle events of all sizes.

Government of the District of Columbia

Associate Treasurer

1998 - 1999

Washington, DC, USA

The Government of the District of Columbia operates under Article One of the US Constitution and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. It is headed by a mayor and a thirteen-member council.

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

Deputy Treasurer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation

1995 - 1998

Washington, DC, USA

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is one of America's leading development banks. It partners with the private sector to develop solutions for complex issues the world is facing today.

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Tracy Harris’ Gallery

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Tracy Harris of UMUC ventures with a colleague

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Tracy Harris of umuc ventures at a conference

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Tracy Harris of umuc ventures and colleagues attending a conference

Current Board Positions

Council of Institutional Investors

U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council

Apr 2022 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council advises the CII board and staff on issues, trends, proposed policy development, topics and speakers for CII events and membership benefits and services. The CII Board of Directors appoints up to 20 members annually from all voting member constituencies.

Council of Institutional Investors

Advisory Council

May 2021 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The Council of Institutional Investors is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association of U.S. public, corporate and union employee benefit funds, other employee benefit plans, state and local entities charged with investing public assets, and foundations and endowments with combined assets under management of approximately $4 trillion.

Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

Board of Directors

Oct 2020 - Present

Baltimore, MD, USA

CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit healthcare company that, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to 3.4 million individuals and employers in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia.

District of Columbia Retirement Board

Board of Trustees, Audit Committee Chair

Apr 2019 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The District of Columbia Retirement Board manages investments for the DC Police Officers and Fire Fighters’ Retirement Fund and the DC Teachers’ Retirement Fund. It also manages $9 billion in assets for the District of Columbia.

Skyscraper Farm

Finance Specialist

Oct 2018 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

Skyscraper Farm offers an innovative, sustainable solution to feed a growing world. Its goal is to bring food solutions to city centers and remote sites in the U.S. and abroad by combining cutting-edge vertical farming with high-end, attractive, mixed-use real estate.

American Geophysical Union

Finance and Investment Committee Member

May 2017 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The American Geophysical Union has over 60,000 advocates and experts in Earth and space science. The goals of AGU are to foster innovation, increasing the free exchange of scientific research and ideas, promoting standards and best practices in all scientific fields.

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Previous Board Positions

National Arts Strategies

Treasurer

Jul 2004 - Dec 2020

Alexandria, VA, USA

NAS is the country's premier educator of arts & culture leaders. Providing access to training through the Chief Executive Programs at Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania, NAS provides academic research and cultivates new arts leaders to strengthen their organizations. NAS supports a diverse community of cultural leaders capable of inspiring progress and growth.

Rutgers Business School

Advisory Board Member

2014 - Dec 2020

Newark, NJ, USA

Rutgers Business School prepares students for global roles by delivering a top-rated business education, establishing strong business partnerships, and fostering ethical standards.

Intempo

Board of Directors | Fundraiser

Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

Stamford, CT, USA

Intempo provides an accessible and inclusive music education that allows children to express themselves artistically through instrumentation.

Financial Women's Association

Directorships & Corporate Governance Committee

New York, NY, USA

Established in 1956, the FWA is a nonprofit with over 1,000 members worldwide. The goal of the organization is to provide programs for members to share ideas and increase their knowledge on a range of important issues, including social concerns, financial issues, political issues, and technology.

Women in Technology

Board of Directors

Falls Church, VA, USA

With over 1000 members, Women in Technology (WIT) promotes opportunities for women in technology through a variety of leadership development, technology education, networking, and mentoring opportunities.

The CFO Leadership Council

Founding Member of the Steering Committee - Washington, DC

Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

North Andover, MA, USA

The CFO Leadership Council is a professional association with a community and professional network for senior financial executives to engage with each other and achieve success in their careers.

Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts (STP&A)

Board of Directors

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

The International Conference of Social Theory, Politics and the Arts (STP&A) is the oldest and one of the most influential academic gatherings in the field of arts management and cultural policy. It draws researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, and students from a wide range of academic disciplines, in addition to artists and arts managers.

Untangle

Advisory Board Member

Alexandria, VA, USA

Untangle is a client experience platform designed for the needs of beauty and wellness businesses.

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Media

MIB Appoints Tracy S. Harris as Chief Financial Officer

Featured

Jul 2021

Tracy Harris was appointed MIB's Chief Financial Officier, where she will be charged with the organization's financial activities. She has been recognized for her past executive and operational positions and experiences, as she will continue to help MIB grow.

National Arts Strategies

Washington, DC, USA

In these videos for National Arts Strategies, Tracy Harris discusses a range of topics, including investing, leadership, and funding for the arts & sciences.

Publications

65th International Astronautical Congress 2014

Contributing Author

Jan 2014

Washington, DC, USA

This article discusses the endless possibilities for space exploration after the historic event of Voyager I traveling outside our solar system. Voyager I was the first probe to go interstellar, and this article outlines what that means for interstellar travel and for mankind.

Design Principles and Practices Journal

Co-author

Jun 2011

Champaign, IL, USA

This article, published in Design Principles and Practices, discusses the advances that the success of the international space station now allows space scientists, engineers, policymakers, elected officials, and others to explore. After more than 10 years of experiments, the article says, humankind now possesses sufficient knowledge about sustaining human life in outer space.

Memberships

The Economic Club of New York

Member

Jun 2021 - Present

New York, NY, USA

The Economic Club of New York is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization dedicated to the promotion of the study and discussion of social, economic, and political issues.

Chief DC

Founding Member

May 2021 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top-down.

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Awards & Endorsements

Washington Business Journal

Financial Excellence Award

2007

Washington, DC, USA

The Washington Business Journal features local business news about Washington, D.C. Its Financial Excellence Award recognizes industry leaders in the Washington D.C. area.

Washington Convention Center Board

Outstanding Service Award

2005

Washington, DC, USA

Tracy was recognized for her efforts in leading the Washington Convention Center Authority as it achieved significant financial growth, built strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders and partners, and broadened brand awareness.

Specialist Courses

Women in Technology

Leadership Foundry

2015

Falls Church, VA, USA

The Leadership Foundry program is a nine-month program that includes an intensive board training class conducted by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Its focus is to help participants develop the core competencies needed to serve on a corporate board.

Training & Management Courses

Harvard Kennedy School

Women and Power | Executive Program

2013

Cambridge, MA, USA

Women and Power is a one-week executive program that focuses on teaching effective leadership strategies, with an emphasis on creating successful alliances and enduring partnerships.

Harvard Business School

General Management Program

2010

Cambridge, MA, USA

The General Management Program (GMP) accelerates this leadership transition by blending full-time, personalized learning with practical application on the job — maximizing an individual's learning and their return on investment.

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Press Releases

MIB Names New Chief Financial Officer

Jul 2021

Tracy Harris was named as MIB's Chief Financial Officer in July 2021. She will be a part of MIB's Executive Team, overseeing the direction, control and coordination of all financial activities. "Her deep and diverse experience base will prove valuable to incorporate best practices in financial management and support our business as we pursue our transformational plan," said MIB CEO Brian Winikoff.

Fellowships

National Association of Corporate Directors

Governance Fellow

Arlington, VA, USA

The National Association of Corporate Directors provides board members with practical insights through world-class education, leading research, and a growing network of directors. The NACD is the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices.

Harvard Business School

Ralph and Janice James Fellowship

Cambridge, MA, USA

Harvard Business School is ranked among the top business schools in the world. It offers a full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and executive education programs.

Tracy Harris’ Education

University of Pennsylvania, Fels Institute of Government

Master of Public Administration, Government

Saint Louis University

MBA, Finance

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