Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Teacher Retirement System of Texas*

9 Members - Term: 6 Years

General Information

Agency #: 323 4655 MuellerAustin, TX 78723

(800) 223-8778
TDD: (512) 542-6444
(512) 542-6585
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www.trs.texas.gov

Members

Office	Office Holder	Hometown / Term Ends
Chair	Robert Hamilton "Rob" Walls, Jr.	San Antonio, 08-31-2025
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
	Laronda K. Graf	Queen City, 08-31-2029
	Position Open	Represents TRS Retirees
	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) 542-2733
Chief Administrative Services Officer	Martin Cano	(512) 542-6603
Chief Investment Officer	Jase Auby	(512) 542-6848
General Counsel/Compliance Officer	Heather Traeger	(512) 542-6884
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	Shunne Powell	(512) 542-6679
Director of Communications	Elizabeth Hallmark	(512) 452-2783
Chief Information Security Officer	Frank Williams	(512) 452-6787

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 2035.