After an extensive nationwide search, the Colorado PERA Board of Trustees announced it has selected PERA’s next Executive Director.

The Board named Andrew Roth, Deputy Director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, as PERA’s eighth Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director. The Board announced Roth’s appointment at its March 15 meeting.

“The Board conducted an extremely thorough process with highly qualified candidates from across the country,” said Board Chair Marcus Pennell. “Mr. Roth stood out among these leaders because of his experience managing complex pension organizations, a commitment to PERA’s fiduciary obligations and as someone who has demonstrated a dedication to public service.”

Prior to his role at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Roth served in high-level positions at the California State Teachers’ Retirement System and in various departments within the State of California.

“PERA is one of the nation’s premier pension funds and it is an honor to serve the members and retirees who have dedicated their careers to public service in the great state of Colorado,” Roth said. “PERA has contributed to a secure retirement for Colorado’s public workforce for nearly 100 years, and I appreciate the Board’s confidence in me to carry this vital mission into the future. I look forward to working closely with the Board, our employees, and every member to ensure PERA remains steadfastly focused on meeting the retirement needs of hundreds of thousands of Coloradans.”

Roth will begin his new role as Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director on May 13.