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Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the PERS Board of Trustees meetings will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 844-867-6169; Access Code: 6332828
*Indicates change due to holiday, conflict of schedule, or special meeting.
Nine Member Board: 6 Elected, 2 Gubernatorial Appointments, 1 Treasurer's Appointment
Name | Term | Position |
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William O'Brien** | 7/1/20 – 6/30/23 | State Representative |
Carey Brown (a) | 7/1/21 – 6/30/24 | State Representative |
Thomas Bruno*(l) | 7/1/22 – 6/30/25 | State Representative |
Tracy Smith | 7/1/20 – 6/30/23 | County Representative |
Vacancy | 7/1/20 – 6/30/23 | Municipal Representative |
Benjamin “Max” Hurst | 7/1/22 – 6/30/25 | Municipal Representative |
Ronald Winthers | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
Vacancy | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
Susanne Culliton | 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
The status of the election process to fill one State representative position and one Municipal representative position on the Board of Trustees of the Public Employees' Retirement System for terms commencing on July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2025 is as follows:
State Representative
Trustee Tom Bruno was the only candidate to receive the number of nominations (500) required for an election and therefore is elected to this position without balloting.
Municipal Representative
Trustee Benjamin “Max” Hurst was the only candidate to receive the number of nominations (300) required for an election and therefore is elected to this position without balloting.
Present Members – Term
State Representatives: Thomas Bruno – 2022; Carey Brown – 2024; William O'Brien – 2023; Municipal Representative: Tracy Smith – 2023; Municipal Representatives: Benjamin "Max" Hurst – 2022; Fiona DeScala – 2023; Gubernatorial Appointments: Ronald Winthers, One Vacant; State Treasurer's Representative: Susanne Culliton, Ex-Officio Member
PERS Board Responsibilities
Meeting Date | Name | File Type |
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January 19, 2022 | Michael Mosca | |
February 16, 2022 | Donna Walton | |
March 17, 2022 | Donna Walton | |
February 16, 2022 | Ivelisse Gonzalez | |
March 16, 2022 | Donald Trout | |
May 18, 2022 | Judy Thorpe | |
May 18, 2022 | Milton Perkins | |
May 18, 2022 | Mitchell Dinnerstein | |
June 15, 2022 | Gregory Seel | |
June 15, 2022 | Renee Martins | |
July 20, 2022 | Judy Thorpe | |
July 20, 2022 | Michael Finello | |
July 20, 2022 | James Ronga (deceased) | |
July 20, 2022 | Robin Ripa |
Meetings are held every first Thursday at 10:30 A.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the TPAF Board of Trustees meetings will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 877-336-4440; Access Code: 7698991
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** | 1/1/20 – 12/31/22 | Retired Teacher |
Howard Lipoff* | 1/1/21 – 12/31/23 | Teacher |
Edward Yarusinsky (l) | 1/1/22 – 12/31/24 | Retired Teacher |
Vacancy | N/A | Governor Appointment |
Vacancy | N/A | Governor Appointment |
Sarah M. Favinger | N/A | Elected by the Board |
Susanne Culliton | 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
Edward Yarusinsky, from Warren County representing Group B, began his three-year term on January 1, 2022.
2023 TRUSTEE POSITION
Irene Savicky, Group C, was the only candidate to register with the TPAF Board Secretary by the filing deadline, March 1, 2022. Therefore, Ms. Savicky is deemed elected without ballot to represent Group C, for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2023. Group C consists of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Ocean, and Salem County. As only one candidate registered for the trustee position for Group C, there will be no need to conduct a vote for this position.
DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
On March 31, 2022, 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 2023 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 2023 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 May 31, 2022.
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 Division of Pensions & Benefits website's Board Meeting page 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: N.J.S.A. 18A:66-56 and N.J.A.C. 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 | Julieta Moya: julieta.moya@doe.nj.gov | Robert Bumpus: robert.bumpus@doe.nj.gov |
Bergen | Lori Ferrer: lori.ferrer@doe.nj.gov | Louis DeLisio: louis.delisio@doe.nj.gov |
Burlington | Jackie Lotsey: jackie.lotsey@doe.nj.gov | Raymond Marini: raymond.marini@doe.nj.gov |
Camden | Rosa Rodriguez: rosalina.rodriquez@doe.nj.gov | Lovell Pugh-Bassett: lovell.pugh-bassett@doe.nj.gov |
Cape May | Nichole Johnson: nichole.johnson@doe.nj.gov | Judith DeStefano-Anen: judith.destefano-anen@doe.nj.gov |
Cumberland | Samantha Ludwig: samantha.ludwig@doe.nj.gov | Leslie White-Coursey: leslie.white-coursey@doe.nj.gov |
Essex | Maria Meyler: maria.meyler@doe.nj.gov | Joseph Zarra: joseph.zarra@doe.nj.gov |
Gloucester | Jillian Palladino-Gillespie: jillian.palladino-gillespie@doe.nj.gov | Ave Altersitz: ave.altersitz@doe.nj.gov |
Hudson | Noreen Rizzolo: noreen.rizzolo@doe.nj.gov | Melissa Pearce: melissa.pearce@doe.nj.gov |
Hunterdon | Darlene Wene: darlene.wene@doe.nj.gov | Juan Torres: juan.torres@doe.nj.gov |
Mercer | Helen Haniffy: helen.haniffy@doe.nj.gov | Yasmin Hernandez-Manno: yasmin.hernandez@doe.nj.gov |
Middlesex | Debbie Hudson: debbie.hudson@doe.nj.gov | Kyle Anderson: kyle.anderson@doe.nj.gov |
Monmouth | Donna Pesci: donna.pesci@doe.nj.gov | Lester Richens: lester.richens@doe.nj.gov |
Morris | Shirley Stoll: shirley.stoll@doe.nj.gov | Roger Jinks: roger.jinks@doe.nj.gov |
Ocean | Debbie Thomas: debbie.thomas@doe.nj.gov | Charles Muller: charles.muller@doe.nj.gov |
Passaic | Jackie Trejos: jackie.trejos@doe.nj.gov | Kesha Drakeford: kesha.drakeford@doe.nj.gov |
Salem | Joan Heil: joan.heil@doe.nj.gov | Peggy Nicolosi: peggy.nicolosi@doe.nj.gov |
Somerset | Lori Watson: lori.watson@doe.nj.gov | Roger Jinks: roger.jinks@doe.nj.gov |
Sussex | Stephen Goldman: stephen.goldman@doe.nj.gov | Gayle Carrick: gayle.carrick@doe.nj.gov |
Union | Camille Busichio: camille.busichio@doe.nj.gov | Daryl Palmieri: daryl.palmieri@doe.nj.gov |
Warren | Samantha Grape: samantha.grape@doe.nj.gov | Mary Jane Tanner: maryjane.tanner@doe.nj.gov Rosalie Lamonte: rosalie.lamonte@doe.nj.gov |
Meeting Date | Name | File Type |
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January 6, 2022 | Anthony Puca | |
February 3, 2022 | John Caucino | |
February 3, 2022 | Karen Wiseman | |
June 2, 2022 | April Lowery | |
June 2, 2022 | Garnell Bailey | |
June 2, 2022 | Lisa Gappa | |
June 2, 2022 | Marisa Heluk |
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:
Hamilton Technology CenterPolice 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) |
Bruce Polkowitz | Retiree Representative (Elected) |
Edward T. Oatman | Governor's Appointment |
Nicola Trasente | Governor's Appointment |
John C. Glidden, Jr. | Governor's Appointment |
Susan Jacobucci | Governor's Appointment |
John Megariotis | Governor's Appointment |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
PFRSNJ Board Election Information
The election process began in March 2022 to fill two positions on the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRSNJ) Board of Trustees, each for a four-year term beginning February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2027. One position is for an active Fire representative and one position is for a Retired representative.
Fire Member Representative
Trustee Matt Lubin was the only candidate to receive the number of nominations (300) required for an election and therefore is elected to this position without balloting.
Retired Representative
Three retirees qualified as candidates for the Retired position by receiving at least 100 nominations each. A drawing by lot for position on the ballot was held on July 15, 2022.
The candidates are:
Election ballots will be mailed to all retirees on or about September 12, 2022, by Yes Elections, the outside vendor contracted to conduct the election. Each retiree must cast their own vote on their own ballot.
Candidate biographies will be available on the Yes Elections website prior to the voting period, which starts September 12, 2022 and ends November 10, 2022.
For more information, please visit the Yes Elections website.
Present Terms:
Three (3) active police representatives:
Three (3) active fire representatives:
One Retiree
Five Trustees Appointed by the Governor
Board Responsibilities
None at this time.
Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday every other month at 10:00 A.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the SPRS Board of Trustees meetings will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 877-336-4440; Access Code: 2046796
Five Member Board: 2 members appointed by Superintendent of State Police; 2 Governor's Appointments (Vacant); 1 Treasurer's Appointment
Name | Appointment Date | Position |
---|---|---|
Wayne Korte* | 11/28/17 | State Police Appointment |
Sherri Schuster** | 02/09/18 | State Police Appointment |
Edmond Brady | 06/16/20 | Governor's Appointment |
Donald Tretola | 06/16/20 | Governor's Appointment |
Porter Strickler | N/A | (DAG - Legal Advisor) |
Susanne Culliton | N/A | Treasurer's Appointment |
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.
Meeting Date | Name | File Type |
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June 28, 2022 | Rachel Trent |
Meetings are held quarterly.
*Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, this meeting will be held remotely at 9 a.m. via the following:
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Phone Conference ID: 492 722 050#
Meetings are held every other month at 10:00 A.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the State Health Benefits Commission will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 877-336-4440; Access Code: 2534021
*Rate Renewal Meetings held at 12:00 P.M.
None at this time.
Meetings are held every other month at 10:00 A.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 844-867-6169; Access Code: 8638866
*Rate Renewal Meetings
None at this time.
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.
*This meeting will be held at 3:00 P.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee will be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing +1 856-338-7074 Access Code 28819588#
School Employees' Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee
Meetings are held every month at 10:00 A.M.
*This meeting will be held at 2:00 P.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the School Employees' Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee will be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing +1 856-338-7074 Access Code 322375820#
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.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the SACT Board meetings will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 844-867-6169; Access Code: 6766027
Meetings begin at 9:30 A.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the DCRP Board meetings will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 844-291-6362; Access Code: 7507538
Meetings begin at 10:00 A.M. unless marked with an asterisk
*Meeting begins at 10:30 A.M.
Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the NJSEDCP Board meetings will be conducted via teleconference until further notice. Members of the public may attend the meetings telephonically by dialing 844-291-6362; Access Code: 8636186
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