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Meet the Board

Front row (L to R):
Virginia Burton, Lori Pierce, Judge William Kleinpeter, Thomas Bickham (Vice Chair), Beverly Hodges, and Barbara McManus

Back row (L to R):
Shannon Templet (Board Chair), and Janice Lansing, and Lorry Trotter

Individual photos (L to R):
Commissioner Jay Dardenne, Senator Barrow Peacock, Representative Kevin Pearson, and State Treasurer John Schroder

Shannon Templet

Board Chair
ACTIVE MEMBER

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 29 years
  • Current Director of Human Resources of the House of Representatives
  • Former State Civil Service Director
  • LASERS Board of Trustees Chair; 2014, 2019
  • 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
  • Chairman of Department of Corrections Credit Union Credit Committee for 10 years
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University
  • Master’s of Science in Leadership and Human Resources Management from Louisiana State University
  • Term Expires 12/31/2019

Contact Shannon Templet

Email: sstemplet0310@gmail.com
Phone: 225.342.2455

Thomas Bickham

Vice Chair
ACTIVE MEMBER

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 24 years
  • Current Undersecretary for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections
  • LASERS Audit Committee Chair 2016
  • 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

Contact Thomas Bickham

Email: tbickham@corrections.state.la.us
Phone (Office): 225.342.6739

Virginia Burton

RETIRED MEMBER

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
  • 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 12/31/2019

Contact Virginia Burton

Email: virginia.burton@cox.net
Phone (Office): 225.753.5527

Beverly Hodges

ACTIVE MEMBER

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 20 years
  • Undersecretary, Department of Natural Resources
  • Past LASERS Board of Trustees Chair, Audit Committee Chair, Management Committee Chair, and Investment Committee Chair
  • 37+ 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 12/31/2021

Contact Beverly Hodges

Email: Beverly.Hodges@la.gov
Phone (Office): 225.342.8844

Judge William Kleinpeter

ACTIVE MEMBER

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
  • 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 12/31/2019

Contact Judge William Kleinpeter

Email: william@wkleinpeter.com
Phone (Office): 225.346.4702

Janice Lansing

ACTIVE MEMBER

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“I believe all aspects of the mission are critically important, but maintaining credibility to the members is a must.”

  • Member of LASERS for 23 years
  • Chief Financial Officer – Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
  • Past LASERS Board of Trustees Chair, Vice Chair, as well as Audit and Investment Committee Chair
  • Masters of Public Administration from Louisiana State University and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Term Expires 12/31/2021

Contact Janice Lansing

Email: Janice.Lansing@la.gov
Phone (Office): 225.342.4698

Barbara McManus

RETIRED MEMBER

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
  • Serves on the Lake Charles Symphony Board, 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 12/31/2021

Contact Barbara Mcmanus

Email: bamcmanus10959@gmail.com
Phone: 337.433.8910

Lori Pierce

ACTIVE MEMBER

What is the most important aspect of the LASERS Mission?

“To focus on providing and maintaining member benefits.”

  • Member of LASERS for 25 years
  • Retired State Treasury Investment Officer II, Department of the Treasury
  • Louisiana Civil Service Employee
  • Past LASERS Board Vice Chair
  • 32 years of active employment in the field of finance, with an emphasis on trading and investing
  • Masters of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University
  • Term Expires 12/31/2021

Contact Lori Pierce

Email: loriandjimdunphy@gmail.com
Phone (Cell): 225.773.9575

Lorry Trotter

RETIRED MEMBER

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 45 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

Contact Lorry Trotter

Email: fntrot@lsu.edu
Phone (Office): 225.953.3867

Commissioner
Jay Dardenne

Ex Officio Member

Commissioner of Administration

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Contact: Barbara Goodson
Email: Barbara.Goodson@la.gov
Phone (Office): 225.342.7101

Senator
Barrow Peacock

Ex Officio Member

Senate Retirement Committee Chair

  • Personal Information

Contact Information

Email: peacockb@legis.la.gov
Phone (Office): 318.741.7180

Representative
Kevin Pearson

Ex Officio Member

House Retirement Committee Chair

  • Personal Information

Contact Information

Email: pearsonk@legis.la.gov
Phone (Office): 985.646.6487

State Treasurer
John Schroder

Ex Officio Member

State Treasurer

  • Personal Information

Contact Information

Contact: Amy Mathews
Email: amathews@treasury.state.la.us
Phone (Office): 225.342.1598

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