What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“The most important aspect of the LASERS mission is to provide a sound retirement plan for our members. If there is prudent management and exceptional service, the plan will be sound.”

• Member of LASERS since 1991
• Judge, City Court of Port Allen since 1991
• LASERS Board of Trustees Chair 2016, 2022
• LASERS Investments Committee Chair 2020
• LASERS Legislative Committee Chair 2013-2019
• Attorney in private civil practice since 1991 with emphasis on probate, collections, insurance defense, personal injury, and family law
• Served as Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana
• Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Louisiana State University
• Term Expires 12/31/2023

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To provide sound fiscal management of the system’s assets to ensure the continued provision of retirement benefits.”

• Member of LASERS for 25 years
• Current Undersecretary for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections
• LASERS Audit Committee Chair 2016
• LASERS Board of Trustees Chair 2015
• LASERS Board of Trustees Vice Chair 2019
• LASERS Management Committee Chair 2014, 2022
• LASERS Investment Committee Chair 2013
• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from Mississippi State University
• Term Expires 12/31/2023

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“Providing a sound retirement plan that will meet the security and financial needs of our members.”

• CPA, Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (retired) and Certified Fraud Examiner (retired)
• Member of LASERS since 1971
• LASERS retiree member since 2016
• Over 30 years of management experience in state service retiring from La. Department of Revenue in 2007
• LASERS Board of Trustees as an active member for 16 years serving as Chair of Board, Investment, Management, and Audit committees.
• Participant member of La. Deferred Compensation Commission since 2006
• Term Expires 12/31/2023

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To maintain and protect the fiscal soundness of our retirement system.”

• Member of LASERS for 46 years
• Retired after 35 years from Department of Health and Hospitals having served as General Counsel, Deputy Secretary, and Undersecretary
• Formerly served as Executive Director of the Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition from 2014-2019
• Member, LASERS Board of Trustees 2008 – 2011
• LASERS Board of Trustees Chair 2011
• LASERS Board of Trustees Legislative Committee Chair 2010-2011, 2020-2022
• LASERS Board of Trustees Audit Committee Chair 2009
• Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University Law Center and Bachelor of Arts from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association 1974 – present
• Member of RSEA
• Term Expires 12/31/2023

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“Work to maintain stability and sound financial investment practices to ensure the current and future needs of retirees.”

• Member of LASERS for 22 years
• Director, Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
• Business Management Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University
• Masters Degree in Human Resources and Leadership Development from Louisiana State University
• 20 years of Human Resources Experience with the State
• Current At-Large Board Member of RSEA
• Term Expires 12/31/2025

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To uphold the Trustee’s fiduciary responsibility, and keep LASERS assets safe in order to provide retirement benefits to current and future retirees.”

• Member of LASERS for 21 years
• State Director of Planning & Budget, Division of Administration
• Bachelor of Arts Degree (Political Science) from Louisiana State University (1996) and Master of Public Administration from University of North Texas (2000)
• Delegate for Commissioner of Administration, Deputy Sheriffs’ and Municipal Police State Supplemental Pay Boards
• Term Expires 12/31/2025

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To protect our System and pursue the long-term stability of the fund for LASERS members.”

• Member of LASERS for 15 years
• Investment Manager for the State General Fund & Trust Funds, Louisiana Department of the Treasury
• LASERS Board of Trustees Investment Committee Chair 2022
• Served as LASERS Trustee as State Treasurer’s Designee
• B.S. in Finance, Louisiana State University
• Masters in Business Administration, Southeastern Louisiana University
• 20+ years Investment securities work in private sector
• Term Expires 12/31/2025

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“Keep LASERS safe and sound with growth in assets.”

• 35 years of experience with Department of Social Services with 31 years of management experience
• LASERS Board of Trustees Audit Committee Chair 2022
• Serves on the Advisory Board of Christus/St. Patrick Foundation, Board of Trustees of Boys Village, Board member of RSEA
• Past experience with LASERS Board of Trustees for nine terms, Group Benefits Board, Eagle Federal Credit Union Board
• Served as a Commissioner with the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District for 4.5 years, served as President one year
• Term Expires 12/31/2025

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