Board of Trustees

In April 2009, Public Act 96-0006 was signed by Governor Quinn, which increased the members of the SERS Board of Trustees from six to thirteen. Trustees include the Illinois Comptroller, six trustees appointed by the Governor, four active trustees elected by the SERS members, and two trustees elected by the SERS retirees.

Judy Baar Topinka, Illinois Comptroller & Chairperson

Michael Noser, appointed by the Governor

Danny Silverthorn, appointed by the Governor

Harold W. Sullivan Jr., appointed by the Governor

Renee Friedman, appointed by the Governor

Thomas Allison, appointed by the Governor

Patricia Ousley, Elected Member

Lori Laidlaw, Elected Member & Vice-Chairperson

Patricia Rensing, Elected Member

David Morris, Elected Member

Shirley Byrd, Elected Retiree

Virginia Yates, Elected Retiree

Vacant, appointed by the Governor