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Board Members

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Michigan Office of Retirement Services

Board Members

Board Members


A 12-member board oversees the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System administration. The governor appoints 11 of the 12 board members to represent active and retired public school employees as defined by Section 22 of Public Act 300 of 1980. One board member serves by virtue of their office in state government. Upon expiration of a term a member may continue to serve, at the pleasure of the governor, until a successor is appointed.

 

Board Member

Representing

Dr. Michele Harmala for Dr. Michael Rice

State superintendent of education, ex officio

James Pearson
Term expires March 30, 2026

Classroom teachers, retirants

Katie Cihak
Term expires March 30, 2028

Reporting Unit Board of Control

Liz Eastway, vice chair
Term expires March 30, 2025

Active or retired non-certified educational support positions

Brian Kwiatkowski
Term expires March 30, 2025

Classroom teachers, active

Brandon Way
Term expires March 30, 2028

General public investments

Dr. Patricia Chatman
Term expires March 30, 2028

Community college administrators and trustees

Mark Greathead
Term expires March 30, 2026

School system superintendents

Kevin Philipps
Term expires March 30, 2028

Finance/operations, non-superintendents

Michelle Dollis-Brady
Term expires March 30, 2026

General public health insurance/actuaries

Timothy Raymer, chair
Term expires March 30, 2027

Finance/operations, retirants, member of largest retirant organization

Glenda Booker
Term expires March 30, 2028

Employee or retiree of the largest school district in the state.

Anthony Estell, executive secretary