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Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday, conflict of schedule, or special meeting.
PERS Board of Trustees meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & Benefits
Meetings will be held exclusively in person unless otherwise stated.
Nine Member Board: 6 Elected, 2 Gubernatorial Appointments, 1 Treasurer's Appointment
Name | Term | Position |
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Carey Brown (a) | 7/1/21 – 6/30/24 | State Representative |
Thomas Bruno*(l) | 7/1/22 – 6/30/25 | State Representative |
Diane Moore | 7/1/23 – 6/30/26 | State Representative |
Tracy Smith** | 7/1/23 – 6/30/26 | County Representative |
Benjamin “Max” Hurst | 7/1/22 – 6/30/25 | Municipal Representative |
Matthew Cavallo | 7/1/23 – 6/30/26 | Municipal Representative |
Marilyn Rubin | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
Vacancy | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
Danielle Schimmel | N/A | Treasurer's Representative |
Robert Kelly | N/A | DAG - Legal Advisor - Division of Law |
Jeff S. Ignatowitz | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
William Tedder | N/A | Assistant Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
(l) State Investment Council Representative
(a) Actuarial Selection Committee Representative
PERS Board Election Information
State Representative
Nominations are being accepted to fill the position of one elected State representative to the PERS Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Active or Retired PERS members must declare interest in running for this position by sending a written request no later than December 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., to the PERS Board Secretary at NJBOT.Nomination@treas.nj.gov or P.O. Box 295, Trenton, N.J., 08625-0295. In order to qualify for the ballot, the candidate must receive at least 500 active PERS-State employee nominations.
The nominating period will end on January 8, 2024. An election will be required if more than one candidate receives 500 or more nominations. If necessary, election ballots will be mailed to PERS-State employers for distribution on or about March 29, 2024.
Only active PERS-State employees may nominate a candidate for State representative. Instructions for the nominating process are available upon receipt of a written request to the Secretary of the PERS Board of Trustees. After candidates have declared their interest in becoming a State representative to the PERS Board of Trustees, nominations to support a candidate are made primarily through a secure website. The process is very easy and only takes a few minutes.
State Representatives: Thomas Bruno – 2025; Carey Brown – 2024; Diane Moore – 2026; County Representative: Tracy Smith – 2026; Municipal Representatives: Benjamin “Max” Hurst – 2025; Matthew Cavallo – 2026; Gubernatorial Appointments: Two Vacant; State Treasurer’s Representative: Danielle Schimmel, Ex-Officio Member
The Board of Trustees has the general responsibility for the operation of the PERS under N.J.S.A. 43:15A-17. The Board meets monthly at the New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits (NJDPB) in Trenton. The statute provides that no employee shall suffer loss of salary or wages because of serving on the Board.
Meetings are held every first Thursday at 10:30 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday, conflict of schedule, or special meeting.
TPAF Board of Trustees meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & BenefitsMeetings will be held exclusively in person unless otherwise stated.
Seven Member Board: 3 Teachers; 2 Governor Appointments; 1 Elected by the Board; 1 Treasurer's Representative
Name | Term | Position |
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Irene Savicky** | 1/1/23 – 12/31/25 | Retired Teacher |
Howard Lipoff* | 1/1/24 – 12/31/26 | Teacher |
Edward Yarusinsky (l) | 1/1/22 – 12/31/24 | Retired Teacher |
Glenn Kitley | 3/2/23 – 12/21/24 | Governor Appointment |
Vacancy | N/A | Governor Appointment |
Sarah M. Favinger | 08/09/22 – 08/01/25 | Elected by the Board |
Danielle Schimmel | N/A | Treasurer's Representative |
Jeffrey Padgett | N/A | DAG - Legal Advisor - Division of Law |
Saretta Dudley | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
William Tedder | N/A | Assistant Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
(l) State Investment Council Representative
N.J.A.C. 17:3-1.4, sets forth the procedure for the election of a member-trustee.
ELECTION RESULTS
Howard Lipoff, from Bergen County representing Group A, began his three-year term on January 1, 2024.
2025 TRUSTEE POSITION
Edward Yarusinsky, Group B, was the only candidate to register with the TPAF Board Secretary by the filing deadline, March 1, 2024. Therefore, Mr. Yarusinsky is deemed elected without ballot to represent Group B, for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2025. Group B consists of Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren Counties. As only one candidate registered for the trustee position for Group B, there will be no need to conduct a vote for this position.
DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
On March 21, 2024, the respective County Superintendent's Office received information for the selection of this year's delegates and alternates. Please remember to register with your respective county for the 2025 election of a member-trustee. Eligibility is determined by where you worked — not your residence; therefore, the county contact will be based on the county where you are currently employed or your school district at the time you retired. If you are interested in being a delegate/alternate for the 2025 election of a member-trustee, contact your respective County Superintendent's Office. The names of the selected delegates and alternates must be electronically submitted to the Division no later than June 30, 2024.
The selection of delegates and alternates is an important part of the process. Per N.J.A.C. 17:3-1.4, the County Superintendent is required to continue the process of annually providing the names of eligible delegates and alternates to the Board office in the event that unforeseen circumstances make it necessary to conduct a vote for a trustee position.
We encourage you to periodically visit the website of the Division of Pensions & Benefits for information regarding future elections.
Contact information for each of the 21 counties is provided below.
Please note that the county contacts CANNOT respond to any questions related to pension and health benefits.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION AND LINKS
Applicable Statute and Regulation: NJSA 18A:66-56 and NJAC 17:3-1.4.
Contact information for each of the 21 counties is provided below.
Please note that the county contacts CANNOT respond to any questions related to pension and health benefits.
County | County Contact Information | Executive County Superintendent and alternate contact |
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Atlantic | Lisa Cimino |
Leslie White-Coursey leslie.white-coursey@doe.nj.gov |
Bergen | Stephen Burke stephen.burke@doe.nj.gov |
Louis DeLisio |
Burlington | Eloi Richardson |
Raymond Marini |
Camden | Suzanne Abdill (covering) Suzanne.Abdill@doe.nj.gov |
Carmen Rodriguez |
Cape May | Kateryna Bechtel |
Judith DeStefano-Anen |
Cumberland | Lisa Cimino (covering) Lisa.Cimino@doe.nj.gov |
Robert Bumpus |
Essex | John Ferraro |
Joseph Zarra |
Gloucester | Margaret Meehan |
Robert Bumpus (covering) |
Hudson | Leodito Yangacio (covering) |
Melissa Pearce |
Hunterdon | Lisa DeLong |
Juan Torres |
Mercer | Richard Kilpatrick |
Daryl Minus-Vincent |
Middlesex | Leodito Yanogacio |
Kyle Anderson |
Monmouth | Cindy Barr-Rague crague@doe365.onmicrosoft.com |
Dr. Lester Richens |
Morris | Karen Dunn karen.dunn@doe.nj.gov |
Nancy Gartenberg |
Ocean | Tina Trueba Tina.Trueba@doe.nj.gov |
Judith DeStefano (covering) |
Passaic | John Ferraro (covering) |
Kesha Drakeford |
Salem | Suzanne Abdill Suzanne.Abdill@doe.nj.gov |
Leslie White-Coursey (covering) |
Somerset | Bill Poch |
Roger Jinks |
Sussex | Neil Cramer |
Dr. Gayle Carrick |
Union | Kenneth Weinheimer Kenneth.Weinheimer@doe.nj.gov |
Daryl Palmieri |
Warren | Neil Cramer (covering) |
Rosalie S. Lamonte |
Meetings are held every Second Monday 10:00 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of original schedule.
PFRSNJ Board of Trustees meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & BenefitsPolice and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey Board of Trustees - Term effective February 1, 2019
P.L. 2018, c. 55 (Chapter 55), established a new Police and Firemen’s Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRSNJ) Board of Trustees, effective February 1, 2019.
Three (3) active Police Representatives: One (1) elected by the active members of the system, one (1) appointed by the president of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA), and one (1) appointed by the President of the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) . Three (3) active Fire Representatives: One (1) elected by the active members of the system, one (1) appointed by the president of the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJFMBA), and one (1) appointed by the President of the Professional Firefighter’s Association of New Jersey (PFANJ). One (1) retiree elected from the retirees of the system. Five (5) Trustees appointed by the Governor.
Name | Position |
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Ed Donnelly | NJFMBA Appointment |
James Kompany* | PBA Appointment |
Timothy Colacci** | PFANJ Appointment |
Marc Morgan | FOP Appointment |
Raymond Heck | Police Representative (Elected) |
Matthew Lubin | Fire Representative (Elected) |
Stephen Trowbridge | Retiree Representative (Elected) |
Edward T. Oatman | Governor's Appointment |
Vacant | Governor's Appointment |
John C. Glidden, Jr. | Governor's Appointment |
Susan Jacobucci | Governor's Appointment |
John Megariotis | Governor's Appointment |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
Present Terms:
Three (3) active police representatives:
Three (3) active fire representatives:
One (1) Retiree
Five (5) Trustees Appointed by the Governor
Board Responsibilities
Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday every other month at 10:00 A.M.
SPRS Board of Trustees meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & BenefitsMeetings will be held exclusively in person unless otherwise stated.
Five Member Board: 2 members appointed by Superintendent of State Police; 2 Governor's Appointments; 1 Treasurer's Appointment
Name | Appointment Date | Position |
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John McGourty* | 10/14/22 | State Police Appointment |
Thomas Rende** | 10/05/23 | State Police Appointment |
Edmond Brady | 06/16/20 | Governor's Appointment |
Vacancy | N/A | Governor's Appointment |
Danielle Schimmel | N/A | Treasurer's Appointment |
Porter Strickler | N/A | DAG - Legal Advisor - Division of Law |
William Tedder | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
Saretta Dudley | N/A | Assistant Board Secretary – Division of Pensions & Benefits |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
The State Police member representatives to the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.
Meetings are held every other month at 10:00 A.M.
*Rate Renewal Meeting held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
**Rate Renewal Meeting held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
State Health Benefits Commission meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & BenefitsMeetings will be held exclusively in person unless otherwise stated.
Meetings are held every other month at 10:00 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of schedule.
** Rate Renewal Meeting held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
***Rate Renewal Meeting held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & BenefitsMeetings will be held exclusively in person unless otherwise stated.
Meetings are held the third Friday of every other month at 10:00 A.M.
*Indicates a change due to a holiday or a scheduling conflict.
State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee
Meetings are held every month at 1:00 P.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of schedule.
SHBP Plan Design Committee meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & Benefits
50 West State Street (One State Street Square)
Trenton, NJ 08608
Directions to meeting
Members of the public may also attend SHBP PDC meetings telephonically by dialing:
Toll-Free: 877-336-4440
Caller Paid: 409-207-6984
Access Code: 3397842
School Employees' Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee
Meetings are held every month at 10:00 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of schedule.
SEHBP Plan Design Committee meetings are held at the following location:
Division of Pensions & BenefitsMembers of the public may also attend SEHBP PDC meetings telephonically by dialing:
Toll-Free: 844-867-6169
Caller Paid: 409-207-6975
Access Code: 8638866
State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) Plan Design Committee Members
School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) Plan Design Committee Members
Meetings begin at 9:30 A.M.
Meetings begin at 9:30 A.M.
*Meeting to be held at 9:30 A.M. at the following location:
Division of Pensions & BenefitsMeetings begin at 10:00 A.M. unless otherwise noted.
*Meeting to be held at 10:30 A.M. at the following location:
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