Overview
The Minnesota Legislature established the Teachers Retirement Association in 1931 to provide retirement benefits for Minnesota’s public educators. Today, TRA administers a defined benefit pension plan for eligible teachers and education professionals, serving members throughout their careers and retirement. TRA has more than 200,000 members and benefit recipients in all.
The association is governed by a board of trustees that includes statutory appointees as well as individuals elected by TRA’s membership. The board operates under Minnesota law with a focus on long-term financial stewardship.
Mission
TRA provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to Minnesota’s public educators assisting them in achieving future income security. TRA strives to provide benefits that attract and retain competent teachers who serve communities throughout the state, building a stronger education system. TRA is committed to safeguarding the financial integrity of the fund and takes pride in providing exceptional, innovative services.
Vision
To be an outstanding retirement system pursuing benefits and services that exceed members’ expectations.
Governance
The TRA Board of Trustees provides fiduciary oversight and appoints the executive director, whose leadership team oversees TRA operations. The board meets approximately eight times each year.
Executive leadership
TRA’s executive team manages daily operations and carries out board policy.
Tim Maurer
Executive Director
Rachel Barth
Deputy Executive Director
Heidi Henry
Chief Operations Officer
Jessica Mount
General Counsel
Stephanie Summerville
Assistant Executive Director, Human Resources
