Public Pension Profiles

The Public Pension Profiles series highlights the work public pension staff and trustees do each day, showcases unique career paths, and gives visibility to NCPERS’ members.

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Public Pension Profiles: MERS of Michigan’s Director of HR, Diversity, and Inclusion, Steve Hazime
Public Pension Profiles: MERS of Michigan’s Director of HR, Diversity, and Inclusion, Steve Hazime

Discover insights from Steve Hazime, Director of HR, Diversity & Inclusion at MERS Michigan, on public pension HR strategies, workforce challenges, and the 2024 HR Summit. Continue Reading

Date posted02/29/2024


Recognizing the December 2023 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the December 2023 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

Celebrate the December 2023 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries who excelled in public pension governance through the prestigious NAF program. Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2024


Public Pension Profiles: Exploring HR Challenges and Strategies with Shunne Powell, COEO
Public Pension Profiles: Exploring HR Challenges and Strategies with Shunne Powell, COEO

Explore HR challenges and strategies at Texas TRS with Shunne Powell, focusing on employee engagement, recruitment, retention, and talent development in public pensions. Continue Reading

Date posted11/29/2023


Public Pension Profiles: CalPERS Chief DEI Officer, Marlene Timberlake D'Adamo
Public Pension Profiles: CalPERS Chief DEI Officer, Marlene Timberlake D'Adamo

Discover how Marlene Timberlake D'Adamo, CalPERS' Chief DEI Officer, integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion across investments, culture, and talent to enhance public pension success. Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2023


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