IMRF is proud to thank outgoing Executive Trustee Sue Stanish for her service to the organization, its membership, and its employers. Stanish, who is retiring as Director of Finance for the Naperville Park District, participated in her final IMRF Board meeting on December 20, stepping down from her role after serving for eleven years.
Over the course of her service, Stanish held multiple Board Officer positions, including the positions of President in 2017, Vice President in 2016, and Secretary in 2021 and 2024. Under her stewardship, IMRF replaced its aging pension administration system with a modern platform that will support staff, members, and employers long into the future. During her tenure, IMRF received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, becoming the first public pension fund in the nation to earn our country’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence. In the 11 years that she served as Trustee, IMRF assets grew from $33.3 billion in December 2013 to $56.4 billion at the time of her retirement.
At her final Board meeting on December 20, the Trustees passed a special resolution recognizing and honoring Stanish’s many contributions and service to IMRF.
“You were here during a really crucial period and helped guide IMRF through some major developments,” said IMRF Executive Director Brian Collins. “On behalf of the organization, thank you for your support and for your insight.”
At the Board meeting, Stanish thanked the Trustees and staff for their partnership over the years, saying that she was proud of the organization’s achievements.
“This is such a great organization,” Stanish said. “I’m very privileged to have been able to serve IMRF, its members and its employers.”