2026 Chief Officers Summit

Where Public Pension Leaders Engage

Thank you for joining NCPERS in Newport Beach for the 2026 Chief Officers Summit, where public pension leaders united to share candid insights, tackle complex challenges, and shape strategies for what’s ahead.

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This Event Has Concluded | June 15–17, 2026 — Newport Beach, CA

Key Takeaways from the 2026 Chief Officers Summit

The 2026 Chief Officers Summit brought together public pension CEOs and CIOs in Newport Beach for three days of candid, peer-driven dialogue on the challenges and opportunities shaping public retirement systems. Attendees engaged in joint general sessions and separate CEO and CIO tracks, building connections and strategies they’ll carry back to their systems.

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Beyond the Summit: Stay Connected with NCPERS Pension Fund Roundtables

NCPERS Roundtables bring together public pension professionals from across the country to exchange ideas, crowdsource solutions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges. Participation is free for staff at NCPERS member pension funds.

CEO/Executive Director Roundtable

Pension fund CEOs and Executive Directors meet on a bi-monthly (every other month) basis via Zoom. The CEO Roundtable currently has more than 130 participants representing 123 systems.

CIO/Investment Officer Roundtable

Public pension CIOs and investment leaders meet each month via Zoom. The CIO Roundtable currently has more than 100 participants representing 88 systems.

Meet the Program Directors

Relive the Moment: NCPERS Chief Officers Summit Highlights

Three presenters on stage holding microphones — Sessions & Learning

A presenter holding a microphone close to a roundtable with two seated attendees — Peer Dialogue

Close shot of an attendee at a table smiling as they interact with another attendee to their left — Networking & Connections

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Inside the 2026 Chief Officers Summit: Agenda Recap

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and program directors for contributing their time and expertise to this year’s Chief Officers Summit.

To access session slides, please contact education@ncpers.org.

Thank You to Our 2026 Program Directors

We are grateful to these public pension leaders for helping shape the 2026 Chief Officers Summit program.

CEO Track

Ryan Barrow

Executive Director, Kentucky Public Pension Authority

Bill Betts

Executive Director, Missouri LAGERS

Debby Cherney

CEO, SBCERA

Amy Fecher

Executive Director, Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System

Colleen Gardner

Executive Deputy Comptroller, NY State & Local Retirement System

Katie Girardi

Executive Director, San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust

Chris Hanson

Executive Director, COAERS

Maria Lopez

Executive Director, Commonwealth Plan of Adjustment Pension Reserve Trust

Margaret Corley Michel

Executive Director, Louisiana State Police Retirement System

Missie O’Neal

Executive Director, ERFC

Renee Ostrander

CEO, San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association

Elizabeth Reyes

Executive Director, NYCERS

CIO Track

Andrew Chernick

COO, SC Retirement System Investment Commission

Ben Cotton

CIO, Public School Employees’ Retirement System of PA

Bryan Fujita

CIO, LA Fire and Police Pensions

Rod June

CIO, LA City Employees’ Retirement System

Jason Malinowski

CIO, Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System

Kristi Paczkowski

Executive Director, City of Knoxville Pension Board

Jon Putnam

CIO, Montana Board of Investment

Amit Thanki

Senior Investment Officer, SBCERA

Ryan Wagner

CIO, Dallas Police & Fire Pension System