STRS official announcement: Meyers is gone (well, almost)

Oct. 27, 2006

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) announced that Geoffrey G. Meyers has resigned his position as a retirement board member, effective Nov. 17, 2006, citing personal reasons. Mr. Meyers was appointed to the State Teachers Retirement Board by the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and the president of the Ohio Senate on Nov. 4, 2004. These individuals are responsible for appointing a successor to Mr. Meyers.

Conni Ramser, retirement board chair, said Mr. Meyers' leadership and expertise will be missed by fellow board members. Ramser said, "Geoff's focus and understanding of issues of relevance to our system made him an outstanding board member. We valued his input and counsel on investment matters and effective business practices."

Amended Substitute Senate Bill 133 created three new appointed positions for the State Teachers Retirement Board. One position is appointed by the Governor, one by the Treasurer of State and one is a joint appointment by the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and the president of the Ohio Senate. These appointees serve four-year terms on the board.