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Board Members

STRS Ohio is governed by a Retirement Board consisting of five elected contributing teacher members, two elected retired teacher members, an investment expert appointed by the governor, an investment expert appointed jointly by the speaker of the House and the Senate president, an investment expert designated by the treasurer of state, and the director of the Department of Education and Workforce or their designated investment expert.

Headshot of Rudy H. Fichtenbaum
Rudy H. Fichtenbaum, Chair
Retired teacher member since 2021. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2025.
Headshot of Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth Jones, Vice Chair
Retired teacher member since 2022. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2026.
Headshot of Jonathan A. Allison
Jonathan A. Allison
Appointed by the governor of the state in 2024. Term extends through Sept. 27, 2028.
Headshot of Carol Correthers
Carol Correthers
Contributing member since 2009. Lorain City Schools, Lorain County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2025.
Headshot of Stephen D. Dackin
Stephen D. Dackin
Director of the Department of Education and Workforce. Ex officio member of the board since appointed to office in 2023.
Headshot of Pat Davidson
Pat Davidson
Contributing member since 2023. Berea City Schools, Cuyahoga County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2027.
Headshot of Alison Lanza Falls
Alison Lanza Falls
Appointed by the treasurer of state. Term extends through Feb. 9, 2027.
Headshot of Michelle Flanigan
Michelle Flanigan
Contributing member since 2024. Brunswick City Schools, Medina County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2028.
Headshot of Michael Harkness
Michael Harkness
Contributing member since 2024. Akron Public Schools, Summit County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2025.
Headshot of Claudia Herrington
Claudia Herrington
Appointed jointly by the speaker of the House and the Senate president in 2020. Term extends through Nov. 4, 2024.
Headshot of Julie Sellers
Julie Sellers
Contributing member since 2022. Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Hamilton County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2026.

Contributing members are elected to a four-year term by members of the retirement system. Retired teacher members are elected to a four-year term by retirees receiving benefits from STRS Ohio. Board members serve without compensation other than actual, necessary expenses. For more information, check out our Board Policies document.

To reach a board member, send us an email or mail a letter to 275 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215-3771. Your email message should not contain confidential information.