Jefferson City, Mo. – The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) proudly congratulates Richard Sheets, Executive Director of the Missouri Municipal League (MML), on his retirement after more than 40 years of dedicated service to Missouri’s cities and towns. Throughout his distinguished career, Sheets has been a trusted and…...
September Board Meeting
The LAGERS Board of Trustees convened for their quarterly board meeting on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the LAGERS office in Jefferson City. Board Chair Joan Leary called the meeting to order, after which a motion to approve the consent agenda was unanimously approved. Of note, the following new employers…...
Slate of Candidates Announced for LAGERS’ 2025 Board of Trustee Elections
The LAGERS Board of Trustees is the governing body charged with ensuring the LAGERS system is appropriately managed. The board’s primary duties are serving the members and beneficiaries and protecting system assets. Trustees approve strategy and policy and delegate day-to-day management of the retirement system to staff. The board is made up…...
Perkins Steps Down from LAGERS Board
Member Trustee Mark Perkins from the city of Creve Coeur has announced his resignation from the city, effective July 31. With his resignation, Perkins will also step down from the LAGERS Board. Perkins had served as the city administrator for Creve Coeur since 1999. He was appointed to the LAGERS…...
Nominations Now Open for LAGERS Board of Trustees Election
The nomination period for the LAGERS Board of Trustees election is now open. Individuals interested in appearing on the ballot for this year’s board election must submit a Nomination Form by September 4, 2025. Elections will be held during the LAGERS Annual Meeting on October 31 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield,…...
West Reappointed to LAGERS Board of Trustees
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the reappointment of Claire West to the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) Board of Trustees as the citizen trustee. West has served in this role since 2016 and will continue her service through December 31, 2028, or until a successor is appointed. The…...
June Board Report
The LAGERS Board of Trustees convened for their quarterly board meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the LAGERS office in Jefferson City. Board Chair Joan Leary called the meeting to order, after which a motion to approve the consent agenda was unanimously approved. Of note, the following new employers…...
For 47th Consecutive Year, LAGERS Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30. This is the 47th consecutive…...
March Board Report
The LAGERS Board of Trustees has a fiduciary duty to all members of the system to ensure your retirement is administered in a fiscally sound manner. The LAGERS board meets at least quarterly to conduct the business of the system as they continue to deliver on LAGERS’ commitment to excellence. Below…...
December Board Report
The LAGERS Board of Trustees has a fiduciary duty to its membership to ensure the system is administered in a fiscally sound manner. The board meets at least quarterly to make sure LAGERS continues to deliver on its commitments of strength and security. Below is a summary of this quarter’s meeting.…...
