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Closed Session: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

Meeting: December 6, 2024 | Posted: June 8, 2026 | SURS Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) convened on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. 

The SURS Board of Trustees went into closed session at 12:05 p.m., pursuant to section 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act.

The following trustees were present: Dr. Andriy Bodnaruk, Dr. Fred Giertz, Mr. Scott Hendrie, Mr. Pranav Kothari, Mr. John Lyons; chair, Mr. Herbert Pitman, Dr. Steven Rock, Mr. Collin Van Meter, and Mr. Antonio Vasquez.

Others present: Ms. Suzanne Mayer, Executive Director; Mr. Michael Schlachter, Chief Investment Officer (CIO); Mr. Jefferey Saiger, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer; Ms. Bianca Green, General Counsel; Ms. Nichole Hemming, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms. Kristen Houch, Director of Legislative and Stakeholder Relations Ms. Kelly Carson, Executive Assistant; and Mr. Michael Calabrese of Foley.

Personnel Items

Ms. Suzanne Mayer provided an update regarding the recent hiring of the new SURS communications manager, and she explained that this person will begin their employment on December 26, 2024. Ms. Mayer also informed the board that interviews for the Senior Education Manager will begin soon.

General Counsel’s Litigation Report

Ms. Bianca Green presented the General Counsel’s Litigation Report and updated the Board on pending litigation matters.

Return to Open Session

The open meeting resumed at 12:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne Mayer Signature

Ms. Suzanne Mayer
Executive Director and Secretary, SURS Board of Trustees