Board Committees

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee provides oversight of the financial reporting process, the system of internal controls and the independent audit process.

Committee Members

Gary McCormick – Chair
Shira Cohen
Jennifer Gardyne
Mia Harenski
Lisa Marie Harris

Business and Governance Committee

The Business and Governance Committee reviews SDCERS’ business and procedures, recommending needed changes; reviews actuarial valuations; reviews and approves the annual budget; develops Board rules; and facilitates training programs for Board members.

Committee Members

Roberta Spoon – Chair
Bret Bartolotta
B. Chris Brewster
Christiana M. Gauger
Paul Kaufmann
Paul Lotze

Disability Committee

The Disability Committee is responsible for hearing staff recommendations on disability applications; recommending to the Board final decisions on adjudicator findings with regard to disability retirement applications; and making recommendations for changes to the disability retirement process.

Committee Members

Paul Lotze – Chair
Bret Bartolotta
B. Chris Brewster
Christiana M. Gauger
Paul Kaufmann

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee is responsible for monitoring investment performance and market conditions; and recommending changes to the Investment Policy Statement.

Committee Members

Lisa Marie Harris – Chair
Michelle Bush
Louis Maggi
Kent Morris
Tibyasa Matovu