Board certifies 2025 election results

Three current trustees will begin new, 4-year terms in January

By Michael Pramik, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Oct. 17, 2025 – The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees certified results of the 2025 Board election during its October meeting.

Current trustee Julie Albers won the election for the seat representing county employees. Current trustee Tim Steitz ran unopposed for one of the two retiree seats, and current trustee Stewart Smith ran unopposed for the miscellaneous employees seat. They all will begin new, four-year terms on Jan. 1.

The OPERS Board consists of 11 members, and seven are elected. OPERS Board members are trustees of the system’s funds and are subject to strict fiduciary standards of conduct. The Board members must act solely in the best interests of all the participants and beneficiaries of the system.  

Michael Pramik

Michael Pramik is communication strategist for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and editor of the PERSpective blog. As an experienced business journalist, he clarifies complex pension policies and helps members make smart choices to secure their retirement.