IMRF is proud to thank outgoing Executive Trustee Tom Kuehne for his service to the organization, its membership, and its employers. Kuehne, who has retired as Finance Director and Treasurer for the Village of Arlington Heights, participated in his final IMRF Board meeting on February 21.
Kuehne joined the Board in January 2013. Over the course of his service, he held multiple Board Officer positions, including the positions of President in 2016 and 2023, Vice President in 2015 and 2022, and Secretary in 2014. During his 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 addition, IMRF assets grew from $28 billion at the start of Kuehne’s term to more than $56 billion at the time of his retirement. Under his stewardship, IMRF also replaced its aging pension administration system with a modern platform that will support staff, members, and employers long into the future.
At his final Board meeting on February 21, the Trustees passed a special resolution recognizing and honoring Kuehne’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.”
IMRF Executive Director Brian Collins called Kuehne a “cornerstone” of the Board.
“Tom’s leadership and guidance has been vital,” Collins said. “Trustees like Tom are one of the reasons why IMRF is one of the best public pensions in the nation.”
At the Board meeting, Kuehne thanked the Trustees and the staff for their support and partnership.
“I am a very lucky person,” Kuehne said. “I am lucky to have served my dream job in Arlington Heights and I’m lucky to have served on this Board with all of you.”