Federated Retirement Plan Board

The Retirement Plan is administered by a seven-member Board of Administration composed of two City employees elected by members of the system, a Retiree Representative, and three public members, who are not connected with the City and have significant banking or investment experience, and another public member, who is selected by the six Board members and approved by the City Council. The Board is appointed by the City Council and serves in accordance with Section 2.08, Part 10 of the San Jose Municipal Code.


Mission Statement:

Our mission is to: 

  • govern and manage the System in accordance with applicable fiduciary standards; 
  • provide accurate, timely benefits and high-quality service to our members and beneficiaries; and 
  • collect, invest, and expend system assets in a cost-effective manner.

Accurate pension checks, on time … for life!

Photo of Chair Spencer Horowitz; click to learn more.

Spencer Horowitz

Chair Learn More about Spencer Horowitz
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Matthew Faulkner

Vice Chair Learn More about Matthew Faulkner
Photo of Trustee Anurag Chandra; click to learn more.

Anurag Chandra

Trustee Learn More about Anurag Chandra
Photo of Trustee Brian Chi; click to learn more.

Brian Chi

Trustee Learn More about Brian Chi
Photo of Trustee Deborah Abbott; click to learn more.

Deborah Abbott

Trustee Learn More about Deborah Abbott
Photo of Trustee Mark Linder; click to learn more.

Mark Linder

Trustee Learn More about Mark Linder
Photo of Trustee Nathan Nakagawa; click to learn more.

Nathan Nakagawa

Trustee Learn More about Nathan Nakagawa
Photo of City Council Liaison to the Board Pam Foley; click to learn more.

Pam Foley

City Council Liaison to the Board Learn More about Pam Foley