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2026 PERA Board Election Results

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PERA Board Trustees Tonya J. Thompson and Chad Marturano

The results of the 2026 Board election were announced at the June meeting of the PERA Board of Trustees.

  • Tonya J. Thompson was reelected to a 4-year term representing School Division members. Thompson is the General Counsel for Harrison School District 2 and has been on the PERA Board since July 2025. 
  • Chad Marturano was elected to a 4-year term representing State Division members. Marturano is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the University of Colorado System. He fills a seat held by Lisa Landis, whose term expired on June 30. 

Interested in Serving as a PERA Trustee?

In 2027, the Retiree (State, Local Government, and Judicial Division) seat currently held by Timothy M. O’Brien will be up for election for a four-year term. 

To learn more about running for a seat on the PERA Board, refer to the Serving as a PERA Trustee fact sheet. The process for the 2027 election will begin in January 2027.  

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Board and Leadership

The PERA Board of Trustees is responsible for administering benefits and overseeing PERA operations and management.