TRS/PEEHIP Board of Control
TRS/PEEHIP Board of Control
The Teachers’ Retirement System and Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan Boards of Control are composed of 15 members who are elected or hold office ex officio. The members of the boards are the trustees of the retirement funds and are responsible for the management and administration of the retirement system.
| Board Members by Position | Term Expires | |
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Ex Officio - Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent of Education | |
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Ex Officio - Hon. Young J. Boozer, III, State Treasurer | |
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Ex Officio - Mr. Kelly Butler, Interim State Finance Director | |
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Superintendent Position & Chair - Mr. Luke Hallmark | 6/30/2020 |
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Teacher Position, No. 2 & Vice Chair - Mr. John R. Whaley | 6/30/2019 |
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Retired Position, No. 1 - Ms. Peggy Mobley |
6/30/2019 |
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Retired Position, No. 2 - Mr. Joe Ward | 6/30/2020 |
| Principal Position - Mr. Richard "Dickie" Brown | 6/30/2021 | |
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Postsecondary Position - Dr. Susan Williams Brown | 6/30/2019 |
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Higher Education Position, No. 1 - Dr. Joseph G. Van Matre | 6/30/2019 |
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Higher Education Position, No. 2 - Ms. Kelli D. Shomaker | 6/30/2021 |
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Teacher Position, No. 1 - Dr. Cathy McNeal | 6/30/2019 |
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Teacher Position, No. 3 - Ms. Charlene McCoy | 6/30/2021 |
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Support Personnel Position, No. 1 - Mrs. Susan Lockridge | 6/30/2019 |
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Support Personnel Position, No. 2 - Mr. Russell Twilley | 6/30/2021 |
TRS Board of Control Election Information
Candidates are being sought for six positions on the TRS Board of Control: Teacher Position No. 1, Teacher Position No. 2, Support Personnel Position No. 1, Retired Position No. 1, Postsecondary Position, and Higher Education Position No. 1. Elected members will begin their three-year term of service on July 1, 2019. Teacher Position No. 1 is currently held by Cathy McNeal; Teacher Position No. 2 by Ricky Whaley; Support Personnel Position No. 1 by Susan Lockridge; Retired Position No. 1 by Peggy Mobley; Postsecondary Position by Susan Williams Brown; and Higher Education Position No. 2 by Joseph Van Matre. The election will take place this October. Nomination packets are available below or by contacting the Elections Coordinator at 334.517.7192 or 877.517.0020. The completed packet must be returned to the TRS office no later than 4:00 p.m., September 7, 2018.
Nomination documents for active positions