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
• 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?

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

• Member of LASERS for 45 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
• 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?

“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 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?

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

• Member of LASERS for 24 years
• Chief Financial Officer – Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
• Current LASERS Management Committee Chair
• 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

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
• Current LASERS Audit Committee Chair
• 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

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

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 12/31/2023

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