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Division of Pensions & BenefitsPlease see Important COVID-19 Information for changes in service at the Division of Pensions & Benefits.
Please navigate to your plan below to find the meeting dates and agendas. Once agendas are received, they are linked to the meeting date associated.
Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of original schedule.
Nine Member Board: 6 Elected, 2 Gubernatorial Appointments, 1 Treasurer's Appointment
| Name | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Carey Brown | 7/1/18 – 6/30/21 | State Representative |
| Susanne Culliton | N/A | Treasurer's Representative |
| William O'Brien** | 7/1/17 – 6/30/20 | State Representative |
| Jeff S. Ignatowitz | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Tracy Smith | 7/1/17 – 6/30/20 | County Representative |
| Thomas Bruno*(l) | 7/1/16 – 6/30/19 | State Representative |
| Benjamin “Max” Hurst | 7/1/16 – 6/30/19 | Municipal |
| William Tedder | N/A | Asst. Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Ronald Winthers | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
| Robert Kelly | N/A | DAG - Legal Advisor - Division of Law |
| Brian Currie | 7/1/17 – 6/30/20 | Municipal Representative |
| Vacancy | N/A | Gubernatorial Appointee |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
(l) State Investment Council Representative
(a) Actuarial Selection Committee Representative
PERS Board Election Information
State Representative (Term July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
A State representative will be elected for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2024.
Two candidates, the incumbent, Carey Brown, Kean University, and Katherine Quick, State of New Jersey, Judiciary, received the requisite 500 nominations and therefore, an election is required. Currently, the Board Office is working with the vendor, Election America, on establishing a timeline for the election. Please check back periodically for updates.
Present Members – Term
State Representatives: Thomas Bruno – 2022; Carey Brown – 2021; William O’Brien – 2023; County 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
The general responsibility for the operation of the PERS is vested in the Board of Trustees under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 43:15A-17. The Board meets monthly at the Division of Pensions and Benefits in Trenton. The statute provides that no employee shall suffer loss of salary or wages because of serving on the Board.
PERS Board Responsibilities
None at this time.
Meetings are held every first Thursday at 10:30 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of original schedule.
Seven Member Board: 3 Teachers; 2 Governor Appointments; 1 Elected by the Board; 1 Treasurer's Representative
| Name | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Savicky** | 12/31/19 | Retired Teacher |
| Howard Lipoff* | 12/31/20 | Teacher |
| Vacancy | N/A | Governor Appointment |
| Susanne Culliton | N/A | Treasurer's Representative |
| Edward Yarusinsky (l) | 12/31/21 | Retired Teacher |
| Edward G. McCarthy | N/A | Governor Appointment |
| Sarah M. Favinger | 8/31/21 | Elected by the Board |
| Deputy Attorney General | N/A | DAG - Legal Advisor - Division of Law |
| Angelina Scales | N/A | Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Sharon Barnes | N/A | Assistant Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
*Chairperson
**Vice-chairperson
(l) State Investment Council Representative
The Board of Trustees of the TPAF adopted N.J.A.C. 17:3-1.4, which sets forth the procedure for the election of a member-trustee.
ELECTION RESULTS
Howard Lipoff from Bergen County representing Group A will begin his three year term on January 1, 2021.
2022 TRUSTEE POSITION
The current election is to fill a trustee position from Group B, for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2022. Group B consists of Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties.
Names of those who wish to become a candidate for this position must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and must be employed in or retired from one of the counties listed above in Group B. Written letters of interest for this position will be accepted by the Secretary of the TPAF Board no later than March 1, 2021. In the event that more than one candidate has registered with the Board Secretary, an election will be required which is conducted electronically via the member’s Member Benefits Online System (MBOS) account. The delegates and alternates selected from the membership of each county shall vote for the member-trustee.
DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
We would like to thank those delegates and alternates who registered this year with their respective county. These names will remain active through May 31, 2021.
Please remember to register with your respective county for the 2022 election of a member- trustee. Information on the selection of the delegates/alternates should be available with your respective County Superintendent’s Office on or about March 2021.
It is IMPORTANT for the counties to continue to annually submit the names of delegates and alternates. 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 2022 election of a member-trustee, contact your respective County Superintendent’s Office.
In order to participate in an election, a delegate/alternate must have an MBOS account in order to cast their vote. If a delegate/alternate has not established an MBOS account we recommend that they do it by accessing it through the Division’s website which is available at http://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/mbos-register.shtml.
If a delegate/alternate has established an MBOS account, you may access your MBOS account via the Login link on the State of New Jersey homepage at http://www.nj.gov.
We encourage you to periodically visit the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits’ website for information regarding future electionsencourage you to periodically visit the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits’ website for information regarding future elections.
Contact information for each of the 21 counties is provided below.
Note: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daryl Minus-Vincent: daryl.minus-vincent@doe.nj.gov |
| Camden | Rosa Rodriguez: Rosalina.Rodriquez@doe.nj.gov | Lovell Pugh-Bassett: lovell.pugh-bassett@doe.nj.gov |
| Cape May | Amanda Olsen: amanda.olsen@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 | Angelica Allen-McMillan: angelica.allen-mcmillan@doe.nj.gov |
| Ocean | Debbie Thomas: Debbie.thomas@doe.nj.gov | Kevin Ahearn: kevin.ahearn@doe.nj.gov |
| Passaic | Jackie Trejos: Jackie.trejos@doe.nj.gov | Carlos Rodriguez: carlos.rodriguez@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 | Janet Price: janet.price@doe.nj.gov | Dr. Rosalie Lamonte: rosalie.lamonte@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 | Dr. Rosalie Lamonte: rosalie.lamonte@doe.nj.gov Mary Jane Tanner: maryjane.tanner@doe.nj.gov |
| Meeting Date | Name | File Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | LaGreta Brown | |
| April 1, 2021 | Susan Seago | |
| February 4, 2021 | Mary Kessler | |
| February 4, 2021 | Peter Braverman | |
| January 14, 2021 | Edlyn E. Smith |
Meetings are held every second Monday at 10:00 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of original schedule.
** Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the meeting of April 12, 2021, will not be held in-person and instead be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 844-867-6163 Access Code: 9123333
Police 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Police Representative (Term: February 1, 2021 – January 31, 2025)
At its meeting on November 9, 2020, the PFRSNJ Board of Trustees deemed Raymond Heck elected to a four year term as Police Representative to the PFRSNJ Board, effective February 1, 2021. Mr. Heck was the only candidate to obtain 500 or more eligible PFRS active police nominations. Therefore, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:4-1.4, the PFRSNJ Board noted that Mr. Heck was elected to the active Police Representative position without balloting.
Present Members - Term
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.
*Indicates change due to holiday or conflict of original schedule.
Five Member Board: 2 members appointed by Superintendent of State Police; 2 Governor's Appointments (Vacant); 1 Treasurer's Appointment
| Name | Appointment Date | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy | N/A | Governor's Appointment |
| Wayne Korte* | 11/28/17 | State Police Appointment |
| Robert Garrison | N/A | (DAG - Legal Advisor) |
| Vacancy | N/A | Governor's Appointment |
| Susanne Culliton | N/A | Treasurer's Appointment |
| Sharon Barnes | N/A | Assistant Board Secretary - Division of Pensions & Benefits |
| Sherri Schuster** | 2/9/18 | State Police Appointment |
| MaryEllen Rathbun | N/A | 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 quarterly
January 25, 2021**This meeting will be held remotely at 9:00 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 992 6466 1344Passcode: 389386
Dial In: 1-646-558-8658 or 1-312-626-6799These meetings are run by the State House Commission and take place at the State House. Visit the Statehouse Commission website for more information.
Meetings are held every other month at 10:00 A.M.
*Rate Renewal Meetings held at 1:00 P.M.
**Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the meeting of March 10, 2021, will not be held in-person and instead be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 877-336-4440 Access code 2534021
None at this time.
Meetings are held every other month at 10:00 A.M.
*Rate Renewal Meetings
**Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the meeting of March 22, 2021, will not be held in-person and instead be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 844-867-6169 Access code 8638866
None at this time.
Meetings are held the third Friday of every other month at 10:00 A.M.
State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee
Meetings start at 1:00 P.M.
*Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the meeting of April 28, 2021, will not be held in-person and instead be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 1-856-338-7074 Access code 593766392
School Employees' Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee
Meetings start at 10:00 A.M.
*Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the meeting of April 19, 2021, will not be held in-person and instead be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 1-856-338-7074 Access code 742283270
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.
These meetings are to be determined. Due to the current pandemic, the Division of Pensions & Benefits will provide future communication to the public regarding how the meetings will be held.
Meetings begin at 9:30 A.M.
*Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the meeting of February 9, 2021, will not be held in-person and instead be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 877-336-4440; Access Code: 7282380
Meetings begin at 10:00 A.M.
*Meeting begins at 10:30 A.M. Due to health and safety concerns for the public regarding COVID-19, the meeting of February 9, 2021, will not be held in-person and instead be conducted via teleconference. Members of the public may attend the meeting telephonically by dialing 844-291-6362; Access Code: 8636186
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