Board Members
STRS Ohio is governed by a Retirement Board consisting of five elected contributing teacher members, two elected retired teacher members, an investment expert appointed by the governor, an investment expert appointed jointly by the speaker of the House and the Senate president, an investment expert designated by the treasurer of state, and the director of the Department of Education and Workforce or their designated investment expert.
- Rudy H. Fichtenbaum, Chair
- Retired teacher member since 2021. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2025.
- Elizabeth Jones, Vice Chair
- Retired teacher member since 2022. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2026.
- Jonathan A. Allison
- Appointed by the governor of the state in 2024. Term extends through Sept. 27, 2028.
- Carol Correthers
- Contributing member since 2009. Lorain City Schools, Lorain County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2025.
- Stephen D. Dackin
- Director of the Department of Education and Workforce. Ex officio member of the board since appointed to office in 2023.
- Pat Davidson
- Contributing member since 2023. Berea City Schools, Cuyahoga County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2027.
- Alison Lanza Falls
- Appointed by the treasurer of state. Term extends through Feb. 9, 2027.
- Michelle Flanigan
- Contributing member since 2024. Brunswick City Schools, Medina County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2028.
- Michael Harkness
- Contributing member since 2024. Akron Public Schools, Summit County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2025.
- Claudia Herrington
- Appointed jointly by the speaker of the House and the Senate president in 2020. Term extends through Nov. 4, 2024.
- Julie Sellers
- Contributing member since 2022. Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Hamilton County. Term extends through Aug. 31, 2026.
Contributing members are elected to a four-year term by members of the retirement system. Retired teacher members are elected to a four-year term by retirees receiving benefits from STRS Ohio. Board members serve without compensation other than actual, necessary expenses. For more information, check out our Board Policies document.
To reach a board member, send us an email or mail a letter to 275 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215-3771. Your email message should not contain confidential information.