Board Members

Overview

The Board of Retirement is comprised of eleven members; two elected by the active general membership, one regular and one alternate elected by the active safety membership, one regular and one alternate elected by the retired membership, four appointed by the County of Merced Board of Supervisors, and the County of Merced Treasurer, who serves as an ex-officio member. With the exception of the County Treasurer, Board members serve three-year terms, with no term limits.

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Ryan Paskin

Chairperson

Appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Term Expires December 31, 2025

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Scott Johnston

Vice-Chairperson

Elected by Retiree Membership 
Term Expires December 31, 2026

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Al Peterson

Secretary

Appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Term Expires December 31, 2024

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Janey Cabral

Elected by General Membership
Term Expires December 31, 2026

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David Ness

Resigned January 2024- New appointment will be made by the Board of Supervisors

Appointed by the Board of Supervisors

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Scott Silveira

Appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Term Expires December 31, 2024

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Moses Nelson

Elected by Safety Membership
Term Expires December 31, 2026