A 12-member board oversees the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System administration. The governor appoints 11 of the 12 board members to represent active and retired public school employees as defined by Section 22 of Public Act 300 of 1980. One board member serves by virtue of their office in state government. Upon expiration of a term, a member may continue to serve at the pleasure of the governor until a successor is appointed.

Board Members, Representing

• Dr. Michele Harmala for Dr. Michael Rice, State superintendent of education, ex officio
• James Pearson, Classroom teachers, retirants, Term expires March 30, 2026
• Katie Cihak, Reporting Unit Board of Control, Term expires March 30, 2028
• Liz Eastway, vice chair, Active or retired non-certified educational support positions, Term expires March 30, 2025
• Deven Parrish, Classroom teachers, active, Term expires March 30, 2029
• Brandon Way, General public investments, Term expires March 30, 2028
• Dr. Patricia Chatman, Community college administrators and trustees, Term expires March 30, 2028
• Mark Greathead, School system superintendents, Term expires March 30, 2026
• Kevin Philipps, Finance/operations, non-superintendents, Term expires March 30, 2028
• Michelle Dollis-Brady, General public health insurance/actuaries, Term expires March 30, 2026
• Timothy Raymer, chair, Finance/operations, retirants, member of largest retirant organization, Term expires March 30, 2027
• Glenda Booker, Classroom teachers, active, employee or retiree of the largest school district in the state, Term expires March 30, 2028
• Anthony Estell, executive secretary