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.

Mr. John R. Whaley

Teacher Position, No. 2 & Chair

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mr. John R. Whaley

Teacher Position, No. 2 & Chair

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Dr. Susan Williams Brown

Postsecondary Position & Vice Chair

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Dr. Susan Williams Brown

Postsecondary Position & Vice Chair

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Dr. Eric Mackey,
State Superintendent of Education

Ex Officio
Dr. Eric Mackey,
State Superintendent of Education

Ex Officio

Hon. Young Boozer,
State Treasurer

Ex Officio
Hon. Young Boozer,
State Treasurer

Ex Officio

Mr. Bill Poole,
State Finance Director

Ex Officio
Mr. Bill Poole,
State Finance Director

Ex Officio

Ms. Peggy Mobley

Retired Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Ms. Peggy Mobley

Retired Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Ms. Anita Gibson

Retired Position, No. 2

Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Ms. Anita Gibson

Retired Position, No. 2

Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Mr. A. Jason Davidson

Superintendent Position

Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Mr. A. Jason Davidson

Superintendent Position

Term Expires: 6/30/2026
Dr. Thomas E. Jones

Principal Position

Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Dr. Thomas E. Jones

Principal Position

Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Dr. William A. Walsh

Higher Education Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Dr. William A. Walsh

Higher Education Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Ms. Kelli D. Shomaker

Higher Education Position, No. 2

Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Ms. Kelli D. Shomaker

Higher Education Position, No. 2

Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Ms. Amanda Miller

Teacher Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Ms. Amanda Miller

Teacher Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Ms. Mary Beth Tate

Teacher Position, No. 3

Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Ms. Mary Beth Tate

Teacher Position, No. 3

Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Mrs. Susan Lockridge

Support Personnel Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Mrs. Susan Lockridge

Support Personnel Position, No. 1

Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Ms. Amy Knight Fowler

Support Personnel Position, No. 2

Term Expires: 6/30/2027
Ms. Amy Knight Fowler

Support Personnel Position, No. 2

Term Expires: 6/30/2027

TRS Board of Control Election Results

Congratulations to Dr. William A. Walsh and Amanda Miller on their reelection to Higher Education Position No. 1 and Teacher Position No. 1, respectively. Additionally, Jay Duke has been elected to Support Personnel Position No. 1. Mr. Ricky Whaley (Teacher Position No. 2) and Ms. Amy LaCount (Postsecondary Position) ran unopposed and will serve on the TRS Board. Each elected member will begin their three-year term on July 1, 2025.

Upcoming Runoff Election

A runoff election will determine the winner for Retired Position No. 1 between Peggy Mobley, incumbent, and Dr. Donna Lynn Dyess.

  • Runoff ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters by March 13, 2025.
  • Ballots must be received by YesElections no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 18, 2025.

Eligible members can vote by mail, phone, or the internet. Instructions will be included with the paper ballot. More information about the candidates can be found below.

By submitting your vote, you are confirming that you are eligible to vote for the position based on your classification. If your classification is incorrect, please contact the Elections Coordinator at 334.517.7192 or 877.517.0020.

TRS Board Duties: Click Here
Election Ballots: Retired Position No. 1
Candidate Biographies: Retired Position No. 1
For More Information: TRS Election Manual

The TRS/PEEHIP Boards of Control typically meet quarterly each year. For dates and times of future public meetings, visit the Alabama Open Meetings Act site.

Meetings are streamed live at rsalive.org. Archived videos of all RSA Board of Control meetings are available on our Vimeo site and on our archive page.


PEEHIP/TRS BOARD MEETINGS FOR 3/4/2025

PEEHIP/TRS BOARD MEETINGS FOR 12/3/2024

PEEHIP/TRS BOARD MEETINGS FOR 9/4/2024

PEEHIP/TRS BOARD MEETINGS FOR 6/5/2024

PEEHIP/TRS BOARD MEETINGS FOR 3/5/2024

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