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Division of Pensions & BenefitsPlease 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, conflict of schedule, or special meeting.
Nine Member Board: 6 Elected, 2 Gubernatorial Appointments, 1 Treasurer's Appointment
| Name | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
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
Meetings are held every first Thursday at 10:30 A.M.
*Indicates change due to holiday, conflict of schedule, or special meeting.
Seven Member Board: 3 Teachers; 2 Governor Appointments; 1 Elected by the Board; 1 Treasurer's Representative
| Name | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
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
Irene Savicky from Cumberland County representing Group C will begin her three-year term on January 1, 2023.
2024 TRUSTEE POSITION
The current election is to fill a trustee position from Group A, for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2024. Group A consists of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union.
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 C. Written letters of interest for this position will be accepted by the Secretary of the TPAF Board no later than March 1, 2023. 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 Benefits Online System (MBOS). 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, 2023.
Please remember to register with your respective county for the 2024 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 1, 2023.
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 2024 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. If a delegate/alternate has established an MBOS account, they may access the MBOS account via the Login link on the State of New Jersey homepage.
We encourage 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.
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 | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Any questions or concerns regarding the election should be directed to Yes Elections by email: Help+PFRSNJ@election-america.com or by telephone: 1-866-384-9978.
Present Terms:
Three (3) active police representatives:
Three (3) active fire representatives:
One Retiree
Five Trustees Appointed by the Governor
Board Responsibilities
Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday every other month at 10:00 A.M.
Five Member Board: 2 members appointed by Superintendent of State Police; 2 Governor's Appointments; 1 Treasurer's Appointment
| Name | Appointment Date | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Sherri Schuster* | 02/09/18 | State Police Appointment |
| John McGourty** | 10/14/22 | State Police Appointment |
| Edmond Brady | 06/16/20 | Governor's Appointment |
| Donald Tretola | 06/16/20 | 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.
These meetings are to be determined.
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.
Meetings are held every other month at 10:00 A.M.
*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.
Meetings are held the third Friday of every other month at 10:00 A.M.
These meetings are to be determined.
State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee
Meetings are held every month at 1:00 P.M.
School Employees' Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee
Meetings are held every month at 10:00 A.M.
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.
Meetings begin at 9:30 A.M.
These meetings are to be determined.
Meetings begin at 10:00 A.M.
These meetings are to be determined.
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