Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Teacher Retirement System of Texas*

9 Members - Term: 6 Years

General Information

Agency #: 323 1000 Red RiverAustin, TX 78701

Members

Office Office Holder Hometown / Term Ends
Chair Robert Hamilton "Rob" Walls, Jr. San Antonio, 08-31-2025
Vice Chair Nanette Sissney Whitesboro, 08-31-2023
Board Member(s) Brittny Allred Dallas, 08-31-2027
Michael Ball Argyle, 08-31-2025
David Corpus Humble, 08-31-2025
John Elliott Austin, 08-31-2027
James "Dick" Nance Hallettsville, 08-31-2023
John R. Rutherford Houston, 08-31-2029
Elvis Williams Fair Oaks Ranch, 08-31-2027

Staff

Office Office Holder Phone / Fax
Executive Director Brian Guthrie (512) 542-6411
Deputy Director Cassi Lamb (512) 542-6585
Chief Operations and Administration Officer Position Open (512) 542-6405
Chief Investment Officer Jerry Albright (512) 542-6460
General Counsel Position Open (512) 542-6457
Chief Benefit Officer Barbie Pearson (512) 542-6731
Chief Financial Officer Don Green (512) 542-6201
Chief Health Care Officer Katrina Daniel (512) 542-6521
Chief Information Officer Chris Cutler (512) 542-6234
Director of Governmental Relations Merita Zoga (512) 542-6857
Chief Organizational Excellence Officer Janet Bray (512) 542-6511
Director of Communications Carolyn Perez (512) 452-6508

Notes

The TRS Board of Trustees manages retirement and other benefits for teachers and employees of the state’s public schools and institutions of higher education.

* Subject to the Texas Sunset Act; will be reviewed in 2033.