2020 News Releases
CEO Jack Ehnes postpones retirement
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 20, 2020) – At the request of the Teachers’ Retirement Board, CalSTRS Chief Executive Officer Jack Ehnes will continue to serve as CEO through June 30, 2021. Ehnes previously announced an earlier retirement date at the March 2020 board meeting. His June 2021 retirement will allow the board to postpone the executive search for a new CEO to ensure the most thorough and competitive process possible. This decision will enable CalSTRS to maintain focus on appropriately responding to the coronavirus crisis and securing the financial future of California’s educators.
CalSTRS CEO Jack Ehnes announces retirement
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 5, 2020) – Jack Ehnes, chief executive officer of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), initially announced his September 2020 retirement at the March 2020 Teachers’ Retirement Board meeting. Following this announcement, the board requested he continue to serve until June 30, 2021, to allow more time to conduct a search for his successor. Ehnes joined CalSTRS as CEO in February 2002.
Joint statement on the importance of long-term, sustainable growth
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 2, 2020) — CalSTRS, alongside Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund and the UK’s Universities Superannuation Scheme, released a statement emphasizing the importance of long-term, sustainable growth.
Teachers’ Retirement Board welcomes new member
Bradford previously served as chair of the CTA Retirement Committee.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (January 28, 2020) — Denise Bradford, a longtime elementary school teacher from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District in Orange County, has begun serving a four-year term on the Teachers’ Retirement Board as one of three elected members on the 12-member board.
Bradford, who is representing current educators, starts her work on the board with this week’s meeting, which will be held from January 30–31. Her term extends through calendar year 2023.
CalSTRS advances global stewardship and long-term sustainability
Sixth annual sustainability report highlights improvements in funding, expanded member outreach and low-carbon transition preparedness.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (January 23, 2020) – The California State Teachers’ Retirement System today released its 2018–19 Sustainability Report. The report meets the guidelines established by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the first and most widely adopted standards for sustainability reporting.