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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Recognizing the July 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the July 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

Recognizing the July 2025 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 11 public pension trustees earned the AF designation through NCPERS' specialized fiduciary education program. Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2025


Stan Rupnik and Matthew Hunt on TRS Illinois’s Vision for Growth and Learning
Stan Rupnik and Matthew Hunt on TRS Illinois’s Vision for Growth and Learning

Discover how the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois fosters growth and excellence through trustee education, winning the 2025 NCPERS Champions Award. Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2025


How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education
How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education

Meketa Investment Group earned the 2025 Pension Partners of the Year Award for advancing public pension education through NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary program. Continue Reading

Date posted07/23/2025


From Classroom to Boardroom: How Northern Trust Helps Trustees Apply Investment Concepts
From Classroom to Boardroom: How Northern Trust Helps Trustees Apply Investment Concepts

Northern Trust Asset Management empowers public pension trustees through the NCPERS Trustee Educational Seminar and interactive Asset Allocation Challenge. Continue Reading

Date posted06/23/2025


NCPERS Recognizes Public Pension Industry Leaders with New Education-Focused Awards
NCPERS Recognizes Public Pension Industry Leaders with New Education-Focused Awards

NCPERS honored public pension leaders with inaugural education-focused awards at the 2025 Annual Conference, recognizing commitment to trustee and staff learning. Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2025


Behind the Scenes w FPPA CIO Scott Simon: Investment Opportunities & Challenges for Public Pensions
Behind the Scenes w FPPA CIO Scott Simon: Investment Opportunities & Challenges for Public Pensions

Discover insights from FPPA CIO Scott Simon on public pension investment strategies, challenges, and opportunities amid market volatility and economic shifts. Continue Reading

Date posted03/21/2025


Recognizing the December 2024 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the December 2024 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

Recognizing the December 2024 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 22 public pension trustees and staff earned the prestigious AF designation through NCPERS' tailored fiduciary education program. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


What Goes Into a Successful Financial Wellness Program for Public Employees?
What Goes Into a Successful Financial Wellness Program for Public Employees?

Discover how Wisconsin Strong: Your Financial Security™ empowers over 18,300 public employees with personalized financial wellness education, boosting retirement readiness. Continue Reading

Date posted10/11/2024


Understanding DROPs: Essential Strategies and Insights for Public Safety Retirement
Understanding DROPs: Essential Strategies and Insights for Public Safety Retirement

Explore essential strategies and insights on Deferred Retirement Options Programs (DROPs) for public safety retirement, boosting workforce retention and addressing staffing challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted08/31/2024


Recognizing the July 2024 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the July 2024 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

Recognizing the July 2024 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries—13 public pension trustees earned their AF designation, showcasing expertise in governance, finance, and risk management. Continue Reading

Date posted07/25/2024


From Public Pension CIO to Managing Director of Monroe Capital: Andy Kiehl Shares Perspective
From Public Pension CIO to Managing Director of Monroe Capital: Andy Kiehl Shares Perspective

Andy Kiehl, Managing Director at Monroe Capital and former Deputy CIO of Kentucky Retirement System, shares insights on institutional investing complexity, risks, and opportunities. Continue Reading

Date posted04/24/2024


A Look at the Illinois Municipal Police and Fire Pension Consolidation Process
A Look at the Illinois Municipal Police and Fire Pension Consolidation Process

Explore the Illinois municipal police and fire pension consolidation process, addressing pandemic challenges, legal battles, and enhanced investment returns. Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2024