IMRF - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

04/09/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2025 23:12

Highlights of the March 2025 Board Meeting

April 9, 2025

Stafford Appointed as Annuitant Trustee

The IMRF Board of Trustees appointed William Stafford as Annuitant Trustee, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Louis Kosiba.


Stafford previously served as Executive Trustee (2009-2015) and Annuitant Trustee (2019-2020). During his previous time on the Board of Trustees, Stafford held all officer positions, including President.


Stafford has an extensive background in local government, including as the Chief Financial Officer for Evanston Township High School District 202 and Director of Finance for the City of Evanston. He has been a member of the Oakton Community College Board of Trustees for more than 16 years.


"I am honored to serve as the Annuitant Trustee. Serving on this board is a privilege, and I'm committed to contributing in every way I can," said Stafford.


Stafford's appointment runs through December 31, 2025. This fall, IMRF will hold an Annuitant Trustee election for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2026.


Board establishes 2025 Committee assignments

The Board made the following updates to 2025 Committee assignments to account for the recent Trustee changes:

Investment Committee:

  • Natalie Copper (Chair)
  • Brian Townsend (Vice Chair)
  • Doug Cycholl
  • Gwen Henry
  • Jason Isaac
  • David Miller
  • William Stafford
  • Peter Stefan

Benefit Review Committee:

  • David Miller (Chair)
  • Doug Cycholl (Vice Chair)
  • Natalie Copper
  • Jason Isaac
  • Peter Stefan
  • Brian Townsend

Legislative Committee

  • Peter Stefan (Chair)
  • Jason Isaac (Vice Chair)
  • Natalie Copper
  • Gwen Henry
  • Jason Isaac
  • David Miller
  • William Stafford
  • Brian Townsend

Audit Committee

  • Peter Stefan (Chair)
  • William Stafford (Vice Chair)
  • Natalie Copper
  • Jason Isaac
  • Brian Townsend

New units of government join IMRF

The Board approved the participation of the following new employer:

  • Village of Sherman

Next Board meeting

The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be held Friday, May 30, at 9 AM at IMRF's Oak Brook office.