2025 - 2026 Committees

Administration and Bylaws Committee
Kerrie Vanden Bosch (MI), Chair*
Dan Andersen (UT), Vice Chair*
Thomas Lee (NY)
Travis Almond (SD)
Michael Hampton (ID)
Larry Langer
Lesley Nettles
Frank Sposato

Conference Committee
Karen Carraher (OH) Chair *
Brian Guthrie (TX)
Erin Leonard (MN)
Robyn Smith (AR)
Joe Newton
Tim McClure
Akio Tagawa
Todd Tauzer
Frank Sposato

Legislative & Resolutions
Jamie Wayman (TN), Chair
Thomas Lee (NY)
Kerrie Vanden Bosch (MI)
Michael Hampton (ID)
Shauna Hewitt
Erin Woods
Lesley Nettles

Education and Research
Robyn Smith (AR), Chair
Travis Almond (SD)
Jamie Wayman (TN)
Larry Langer
Tim McClure
Akio Tagawa
Todd Tauzer
Erin Woods

Membership Development
Joe Newton, Co-Chair*
Dan Andersen (UT), Co‐Chair *
Travis Almond (SD)
Larry Langer
Shauna Hewitt
Tim McClure
Lesley Nettles
Frank Sposato
Akio Tagawa
Todd Tauzer
Erin Woods

Nominations
Dan Andersen (UT), Chair
Brian Guthrie (TX)
Karen Carraher (OH)
Erin Leonard (MN)
Akio Tagawa

Performance, Compensation & Benefits
Brian Guthrie (TX), Chair * 
Karen Carraher (OH)*
Erin Leonard (MN)*
Kerrie Vanden Bosch (MI)*
Dan Andersen (UT)*
Joe Newton*

Research and Education Fund (NREF)
Brian Guthrie (TX), Chair * 
Karen Carraher (OH)*
Erin Leonard (MN)*
Kerrie Vanden Bosch (MI)*
Dan Andersen (UT)*
Joe Newton*

Special Programs
Erin Leonard (MN) Chair *
Thomas Lee (NY)
Robyn Smith (AR)
Michael Hampton (ID)
Larry Langer
Shauna Hewitt
Tim McClure
Erin Woods

*Required by Bylaws

GASAC
Jamie Wayman

NIRS Board
Dana Bilyeu

PPCC
Dana Bilyeu

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Committee members are comprised of NASRA leadership: the Executive Committee, Regional Vice Presidents, and the Associate Advisory Committee.
NASRA is a founding member of the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC), which is responsible for consulting with the GASB.

The Conference Committee oversees the Annual Conference and the Special Programs Commitee does the Winter Meeting.
The Public Pension Coordinating Council annually recognizes those public retirement systems who meet set standards for management, administration, and funding.

Become A Member

Becoming a member of NASRA offers a unique opportunity to join a community committed to the sound, efficient, and innovative stewardship of public retirement systems. Membership connects you with a network of professionals and experts, providing valuable insights into managing public retirement systems with a focus on sustainability and risk-averse strategies.

By joining NASRA, you gain the tools and resources to enhance the management of public retirement systems, ensuring their long-term success and reliability for generations to come.

What's New at NASRA: Updated Cost of Living Issue Brief

Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) play a significant role in public pensions. They help retirees keep up with rising prices, but they also add costs to pension plans. Policymakers and plan sponsors are tasked with balancing three things: benefits adequacy, plan sustainability, and affordability for members and plan sponsors.

The recent increase in inflation caused many policymakers and, in some cases pension trustees, to review how benefits are designed and paid for, including the way COLAs are granted and funded. NASRA’s recently updated issue brief on the lates trends in COLAs is available in the NASRA Research Center.