LAGERS Board of Trustees Election Process

The Candidate Declaration period is now open for individuals interested in running for a seat on the LAGERS Board of Trustees. Two Employer Trustee seats will be elected to fill partial terms at the LAGERS Annual Meeting on October 27, 2023 at the Sheraton Chalet Hotel in Maryland Heights, MO.

Seats Open for Election in 2023

  • Employer Trustee – Partial term ending 12/31/25
  • Employer Trustee – Partial term ending 12/31/26

Nomination Process for Trustee Candidates:

  1. Submit a Candidate Declaration form to LAGERS. By submitting a declaration form, you are indicating your interest in serving on the LAGERS Board. The form will be used to verify candidate eligibility and develop candidate profiles which will be shared with voting delegates prior to the Annual Meeting. Declaration forms must be submitted by September 22, 2023, in order to be included in Annual Meeting print publications.
  2. Receive a formal nomination from the floor during LAGERS’ Annual Business Meeting. In accordance with LAGERS’ 2023 election rules, trustee candidates must still receive a nomination from the floor to be officially placed on the ballot.
  3. Voting for each seat will take place in person at the LAGERS Annual meeting. Members must be registered by their employer as a voting delegates in order to participate in the elections. Because only Employer Trustee seats are up for election this year, only Employer Delegates will be able to participate in this year’s election.

Board of Trustee Eligibility and Election Procedures

For more information about Board of Trustee eligibility and election procedures, click here to view LAGERS complete Board Member Election FAQs

Meet the Current Board of Trustees

Joan Jadali, CPFO, CEBS, Chairperson

Member Trustee, City of Town & Country
Term Expires: 12-31-2026

Frank Buck, Vice-Chairperson

Employer Trustee

Appointed Official of DeKalb County
Term Expires: 12-31-2024

Arby Todd

Member Trustee, City of Lee’s Summit
Term Expires: 12-31-2025

Sandy Walker

Member Trustee, City of Poplar Bluff
Term Expires: 12-31-2024

Tony Kelley

Employer Trustee

Appointed Official of Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Term Expires: 10-27-2023

Chad Munsey

Employer Trustee

Appointed Official of the City of Springfield
Term Expires: 10-27-2023

Claire West

Citizen Trustee
Term Expires: 12-31-2021

Our objective is to set the proper tone by embracing and serving as an example of LAGERS’ values.

Accountability: Providing direction and oversight and accepting ownership and responsibility for board actions and their results to ensure fulfillment of LAGERS’ mission.

Excellence: Striving for superior quality and accuracy at all times to ensure informed, thoughtful, consistent, and transparent decision-making for the benefit of our stakeholders.

Dedication: Committing all efforts to LAGERS’ members, our fellow trustees, and our mission to ensure we are meeting the needs of Missouri’s local governments.

Integrity: Acting at all times in an honest, ethical and professional manner to ensure fulfillment of LAGERS’ obligations to stakeholders.

Teamwork: Working as one team to ensure the best possible outcome for LAGERS’ members.

Respect: Treating fellow trustees and staff with respect, courtesy, and empathy for their unique situations to enhance collaboration to achieve like-minded goals.

Communication: Communicating with openness and sincerity to build credibility and strengthen trust, encouraging questions, and thoughtful debate of issues at hand.