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Members

TRS is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees. Trustees include the state superintendent of education, four trustees elected by contributing TRS members, four trustees appointed by the governor, and two trustees elected by TRS annuitants. Currently, one appointed trustee position is vacant.

Christopher Koch, Ed.D. President Bloomington
Molly Phalen Vice President Rockford
Marcia Boone   O' Fallon
James Bruner   Jacksonville
Jan Cleveland   Carmi
Cinda Klickna   Rochester
Sharon Leggett   Evanston
Bob Lyons   Hoffman Estates
Cynthia O'Neill   Carlyle
William Orrill   Carbondale


The president of the Board of Trustees, by law, is the Illinois superintendent of education. The Board of Trustees elects its vice president from among its members. The Board of Trustees appoints an executive director who also serves as the secretary of the Board of Trustees. The executive director is responsible for daily operations at TRS.

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