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

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 and Certified Fraud Examiner (retired)
• Member of LASERS since 1971
• 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 12/31/2019

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“Protect and sustain the growth of plan assets to provide benefits to current and future retirees.”

• Member of LASERS for over 18 years
• Undersecretary, Department of Natural Resources
• Past LASERS Board of Trustees Chair, Audit Committee Chair, Management Committee Chair, and Investment Committee Chair
• 35+ years of government service
• Extensive experience in management, finance, human resources and benefit administration, and investment management
• Certified Public Accountant and Certified Government Finance Officer
• Member and Past President Government Finance Officers Association of Louisiana
• Masters of Public Administration from Louisiana State University and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Nicholls State University
• Term Expires 12/31/2017

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 Legislative Committee Chair 2013-2016
• 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 12/31/2019

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To provide very stable incomes for retirees and to provide services that allow the retirees to access all necessary information regarding their investments.”

• Member of LASERS for 34 years
• Retired from the Department of Social Services, 2004
• Current LASERS Investment Committee Chair
• Past LASERS Board of Trustees Vice Chair
• Past LASERS Board of Trustees Chair, Two Terms
• Past LASERS Management, Audit, and Legislative Committee Chair
• Past Member of LATEC
• Board Member of RSEA, an association for active and retired state employees
• Past Vice President of RSEA Board of Directors
• Past President and Secretary of the North Shore Area RSEA Chapter
• Board Member of the Louisiana Trustee Educational Council
• Bachelor of Science in Education
• Term Expires 12/31/2017

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To maintain stable and sound financial investment practices in order to provide current and future benefits to members.”

• Member of LASERS for 27 years
• Current Director of Human Resources of the House of Representatives
• Former State Civil Service Director
• Current LASERS Management Committee Chair
• LASERS Board of Trustees Chair, 2014
• Extensive knowledge and experience gained as Human Resources Director for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services
• Member of LASERS Advisory Board for eight years
• Past President of National Association of State Personnel Executives
• Member of Women in Management
• Chairman of Department of Corrections Credit Union Credit Committee for 10 years
• Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University
• Term Expires 12/31/2019

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To sustain LASERS system through perpetuity by sound investment practices, keep members apprised of all information pertinent to their welfare and the welfare of the system, and provide a sustainable retirement for all LASERS members.”

• Member of LASERS for 42 years
• Retired from Louisiana State University
• Executive Director of RSEA 2015
• Office Consultant to RSEA 2014
• 1st Vice President RSEA 2013
• RSEA Baton Rouge Chapter President 2009-2013
• Active Member, LASERS Board of Trustees 1990-1994, 2006-2010
• LASERS Board of Trustees Chair 2009
• LASERS Legislative Committee Chair 1992
• Graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University
• Term Expires 12/31/2019

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