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Public Pension Profiles: LACERA CIO, Jonathan Grabel
Public Pension Profiles: LACERA CIO, Jonathan Grabel

Explore insights from Jonathan Grabel, LACERA CIO, on integrating ESG in public pension investments, evolving strategies, and responsible investing challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted09/26/2023


NCPERS New Members: 2023
NCPERS New Members: 2023

Discover the newest 2023 members of NCPERS, the largest public pension trade association managing $4 trillion for 7M retirees and 15M active public servants. Continue Reading

Date posted07/11/2023


Public Pension Profiles: Minnesota State Retirement System Executive Director, Erin Leonard
Public Pension Profiles: Minnesota State Retirement System Executive Director, Erin Leonard

Explore insights from Erin Leonard, Executive Director of Minnesota State Retirement System, on public pensions, retirement benefits, and industry changes. Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2023


Public Pension Profiles: Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Administrator
Public Pension Profiles: Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Administrator

Discover how Mike Townsend, Administrator of Arizona PSPRS, rebuilt trust and boosted pension funding, impacting retirees and taxpayers statewide. Continue Reading

Date posted05/10/2023


Public Pension Profiles: Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System (GMEBS), Randy Logan
Public Pension Profiles: Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System (GMEBS), Randy Logan

Explore insights from Randy Logan of Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System (GMEBS) on public pension trends, challenges, and the importance of benefits for employee retention. Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2023


Public Pension Profiles: El Paso Firemen and Policemen’s Pension Fund Trustees
Public Pension Profiles: El Paso Firemen and Policemen’s Pension Fund Trustees

Discover how diverse women trustees lead the El Paso Firemen and Policemen’s Pension Fund, managing $2B assets and supporting 3,958 active members with expertise and dedication. Continue Reading

Date posted03/19/2023


Public Pension Profiles: Educational Employees' Supplementary Retirement System (ERFC)
Public Pension Profiles: Educational Employees' Supplementary Retirement System (ERFC)

Discover insights from Eli Martinez, ERFC Executive Director & CIO, on public pension strategies, member services, and investment approaches for educational employees. Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2023


Public Pension Profiles: Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) CIO, Jason Malinowski
Public Pension Profiles: Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) CIO, Jason Malinowski

Explore insights from Jason Malinowski, CIO of Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS), on liability-aware investing and evolving public pension strategies. Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2023


Public Pension Profiles: Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund Executive Director Timothy Johnson
Public Pension Profiles: Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund Executive Director Timothy Johnson

Discover insights from Timothy Johnson, Executive Director of Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund, on pension administration, technology, and reform challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted03/9/2023


Merced County Employees' Retirement Association (MercedCERA) Retirement Plan Admin., Kristen Santos
Merced County Employees' Retirement Association (MercedCERA) Retirement Plan Admin., Kristen Santos

f you are an adaptive office with adaptive staff and can be an adaptive leader, you will prevail!" says Santos. By Lizzy Lees, NCPERSAs part of an ongoing series of public pension executive profiles, NCPERS spoke with Kristen Santos, Retirement Plan Administrator for the Merced County... Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2023


Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System (OHPRS) Executive Director, Carl Roark
Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System (OHPRS) Executive Director, Carl Roark

Succession planning is a major challenge for small and mid-market plans, says Roark. By Lizzy Lees, NCPERSAs part of an ongoing series of public pension executive profiles, NCPERS spoke with Carl Roark, Executive Director of the Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System.Please note: This interview... Continue Reading

Date posted02/16/2023


What Public Pensions Should Know About the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Act(HELPS)
What Public Pensions Should Know About the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Act(HELPS)

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the HELPS Act following the 2022 Amendments. By Tony Roda, Partner at Williams & JensenBelow you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about the 2022 Amendments to the HELPS Act, part of the SECURE Act 2.0. What is the Healthcare... Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2023