The Public Employees' Retirement Board (PERB) is an independent, seven-member board, appointed by the Governor to administer eight retirement systems and the State’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

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MPERA Board Members

The Public Employees' Retirement Board:
Front - John Nielsen, John Paull, Timm Twardoski
Back - Darcy Halpin, Patrick McKittrick,
Terrence Smith, Dianna Porter


Board's Governance Principles
Board Committees
Board Joint Issues Committee Members

MPERA Staff Directory Listing
Organization Chart

Employee Investment Advisory Council (EIAC)
John Paull, President
Butte, Active Public Employee
Fireman
Term Expires 3/31/2010
John Nielsen, Vice President
Glendive, Active Public Employee
Department of Transportation
Glendive Equipment
Term Expires 3/31/2012
Darcy Halpin
Belgrade, PERS Retired Member
Term Expires 3/31/2013
Dianna Porter
Butte, Member at Large
Term Expires 3/31/2013
Terrence Smith
Bozeman, PERS DCRP Active Public Employee
Big Sky County Water & Sewer District
Financial Officer
Term Expires 3/31/2014
Timm Twardoski
Helena, Member at Large
Term Expires 3/31/2011
Patrick McKittrick
Great Falls, Experience in investment management, counseling, or financial planning or other similar experience.
Former Chair of the Economic Development Board
Term Expires 3/31/2014


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Public Employees' Retirement Board
Mission Statement

The Montana Public Employees' Retirement Board will fiducially administer its retirement plans and trust funds, acting in the best interest of the members and beneficiaries.