Walter A. Reyes joined the Pension Boards in 2018, bringing more than 20 years of experience as a transformational growth leader with a proven track record of successfully leading change and through influencing leadership and organizational culture. Walter served as Interim President and CEO, until a new President and CEO was appointed in March 2025.
He began his career at Goodwill Industries, where he was Vice President of Human Resources. As his career advanced, he accepted the role of Chief Administrative Officer and Human Resources Director for a large, affordable housing development corporation. Walter served as a change agent within the organization and championed strategies that impacted organizational-wide performance management. He oversaw culture change, compliance, and an array of talent management initiatives aimed at the best achievement of corporate goals. Most recently, Walter served as Human Resources Business Partner for Healthfirst, LLC, where he and his team were collectively responsible for delivering HR Strategies that impacted $9 billion revenue line of business with more than 1,000 employees.
Walter completed his BBA and MBA degrees at Hofstra University. He is a member of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City and resides on Long Island. Walter enjoys travelling the world to experience its richness of diverse cultures and perspectives.