Leadership
As a trusted steward of the city’s pension plan for over 60 years, DERP has helped thousands of eligible City and County of Denver (city) employees, certain employees of the Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA), and DERP staff build, plan, and live a strong retirement future through prudent investment management, exceptional member service, and a commitment to deliver the promised retirement benefits to our members.
The retirement board, the executive director, and DERP staff are committed to managing our assets and liabilities to maintain long-term financial soundness and to have the funds needed to pay every dollar of benefits promised to every current and future retiree.
Retirement Board
We’re governed by a 5-person retirement board appointed by the mayor to staggered 6-year terms. Retirement board members serve as trustees for members and their beneficiaries and ensure we’re appropriately governed and managed. They oversee the investment of assets, approve the operating budget, and set policy. The retirement board also appoints the executive director, who oversees our day-to-day operations and staff. One retirement board member must be an active, vested employee and one must be a retired member.
Advisory Committee
The advisory committee represents our members and presents suggestions and questions to the retirement board and staff. They aren’t responsible for the administration or management of DERP and don’t vote on retirement board motions or resolutions. Our advisory committee consists of four members who serve staggered 3-year terms. One is appointed by the Denver Career Service Board, and the other three are elected by membership. One elected member must be an active, vested city or DHHA employee, one must be a retired member, and the third can be either a retired member or an active, vested DHHA or city employee.
Executive Leadership
Our executive leadership team is a passionate group of hard-working people comprised of an executive director, a membership and technology leader, a financial expert, an investment strategist, a legal professional, and a skilled communicator. As part of a small and dynamic team, each one plays an integral role and brings a unique perspective to the table.