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Overview & Leadership

Indiana Public Retirement System: Overview & Leadership

About INPRS

The Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) is among the largest 100 pension funds in the United States. We work to serve the needs of our members representing 1,300+ employers including public universities, school corporations, municipalities, and state agencies.

Indiana Public Retirement System: Overview & Leadership
About the System
Our Leadership
Board of Trustees
Financials

7

plans

542,793

members

INPRS Stats

1,333

employers

$50 billion

assets

On July 1, 2010, the board of trustees of the Indiana State Teachers’ Retirement Fund (TRF) and the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund (PERF) was required to appoint and fix the compensation of a common director for TRF and PERF.


Legislation approving the merging of the administration of funds of the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund (PERF) and the Teachers’ Retirement Fund (TRF) was adopted by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels in April 2011. The creation of the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) became effective July 1, 2011. Combined membership totals equal nearly 500,000 members.


Each retirement fund continues as a separate fund under the oversight of a combined INPRS nine-member board of trustees. Individual funded status for each will continue to be calculated separately.


INPRS will administer and manage the plans: Public Employees’ Retirement Fund, Teachers’ Retirement Fund (Pre-1996 Account and 1996 Account), Prosecuting Attorneys’ Retirement Fund, 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension and Disability Fund, Legislators' Retirement System (Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan), Judges’ Retirement System, State Excise Police, Gaming Agent, Gaming Control Officer and Conservation Enforcement Officers’ Retirement Plan


INPRS will also oversee three non-retirement funds including the Pension Relief Fund, the Public Safety Officers’ Special Death Benefit Fund and the State Employees’ Death Benefit Fund.

Vision

Engaged members able to realize their retirement dreams.

Mission

As fiduciaries, educate stakeholders, collect necessary contributions, and prudently manage member assets to deliver promised DB and DC benefits and services.

Values

People are the foundation of our success. It takes people with different backgrounds, ideas, and strengths to be successful.

Privacy Policy

This website is maintained by the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) as a public service to provide general information about INPRS. Information is summary in nature, is for general education, and does not create, alter or affect any right, claim or entitlement to a benefit under INPRS. The Indiana Public Retirement System has no liability with respect to any actions taken as a result of or in connection with viewing any information here. This website may provide links to other sites that may be useful or of interest to users for informational purposes only. INPRS is not responsible for the content or privacy practices used by other site owners, and users are cautioned to exercise their own best judgment before sending personal or confidential information over the Internet. INPRS is governed by the laws of the state of Indiana. While every attempt has been made to verify that the information on this website is correct and up-to-date, INPRS does not make any representation or warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of any information provided. Website content does not constitute legal advice, and nothing herein should be considered a legal opinion. In the event of a discrepancy between information on this website and the laws of the state of Indiana, the applicable state law shall apply. Users of this website are advised to contact INPRS directly for specific information relating to benefits and to confirm the accuracy and completeness of the posted information.

INPRS Leadership

Meet Our Executive Director

Steve Russo was appointed as the Executive Director for PERF and TRF (now INPRS) on May 10, 2010. Russo had been TRF's Executive Director since 2008. He's a graduate of Purdue University. His career has included leadership roles with the Naval Avionics Center and technology company Thomson.

Steve Russo

Executive Team Members

Keith Hall

Chief Audit & Risk Officer

Keith Hall

Robert Corne

Chief Financial Officer

Robert Corne

Scott Davis

Chief Investment Officer

Scott Davis

Tony Green

Deputy Executive Director

Tony Green

Jeff Gill

Chief Legal, Procurement, & Compliance Officer

Jeff Gill

Joy Smith

Chief Human Resources Officer

Joy Smith

Matt Ackerman

Chief Benefits Officer

Matt Ackerman

Steven Barley

Chief Information & Technology Officer

Steven Barley

Derek Benson

Chief Communications Officer

Derek Benson

Cheryl Harding

Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer

Cheryl Harding

Meeting Date Meeting Time
Friday, February 27, 2026 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 2026 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 2026 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, September 11, 2026 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2026 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, December 11, 2026 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join Board of Trusteees Meeting
Brian Abbott

Brian Abbott

Riverview Middle School, Huntington County Community School Corporation

Nomination/Appointment: Speaker of House/Governor

Current Term Start Date: 7/1/2026

Current Term End Date: 6/30/2030

Barry Gardner

Barry Gardner

Director of School Services

Nomination/Appointment: Senate Pro Tempore/Governor

Current Term Start Date: 7/1/2026

Current Term End Date: 6/30/2030

Daniel Elliot

Daniel Elliot

Indiana Treasurer of State

Nomination/Appointment: Self-nominated/Governor

Current Term Start Date: 2/20/2023

Current Term End Date: 6/30/2027

Elise Nieshalla

Elise Nieshalla

Indiana State Comptroller

Nomination/Appointment: Self-nominated/Governor

Current Term Start Date: 12/8/2023

Current Term End Date: 6/30/2027

Vivienne Ross

Vivienne Ross

Senior Tax Manager, Bottom Line Advisors LLC

Nomination/Appointment: Senate Pro Tempore/Governor

Current Term Start Date: 7/1/2024

Current Term End Date: 6/30/2028

Michael Pinkham

Michael Pinkham

Retired Firefighter, City of Fort Wayne

Nomination/Appointment: Speaker of House/Governor

Current Term Start Date: 7/1/2024

Current Term End Date: 6/30/2028

Chad Ranney

Chad Ranney

State Budget Director

Appointing Authority: Governor

Current Term Start Date: 8/13/2025

Current Term End Date: 6/30/2027