The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members are committed to administering PERS, the agency, in alignment with its
core values and operating principles, in order to best fulfill its strategic direction and honor its
mission.
Position: Director
Kevin Olineck was appointed Director of the Public Employees Retirement System on July 16, 2018. He also
serves as an ex-officio member of the Oregon Investment Council.
As PERS’ Director, Olineck leads an organization of approximately 440 team members who administer one of the
most complex public retirement systems in the country. PERS serves over 393,000 current and former public
employees for over 900 public sector employers.
Position: Deputy Director
Kai Turner is the PERS Deputy Director and joined the agency in 2025.
At PERS, Kai oversees three key sections: Communications, Human Resources, and Central Business Support. Kai
focuses on advancing strategic initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a collaborative
organizational culture.
Position: Chief Information Officer
Jordan Masanga is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of PERS, the agency. As CIO, Masanga is responsible
for the vision, strategic direction, policy development, and management of the Information Services
Division.
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Sam Paris is the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System’s Chief Operating Officer, providing direction
to the four sections and two programs within the division: Member Services, Data Services, Benefit
Preparation, Calculations, the Oregon Savings Growth Program, and the PERS Health Insurance Plan.
Position: Chief Compliance, Audit, and Risk Officer
Jason Stanley has worked for Oregon PERS since 2006. He currently serves as the Chief Compliance, Audit,
and Risk Officer. In this role, Stanley oversees areas that are key to the agency’s success through risk
identification and management as well as monitoring for compliance.
Position: Chief Financial Officer
Richard Horsford has been the Chief Financial Officer of PERS since July of 2019. As such, Horsford
provides executive oversight of the accounting, budgeting, internal actuarial support, and financial
reporting functions at PERS.
Position: Modernization Director
Kristi Ivers is the Modernization Director for PERS and provides strategic leadership and executive
oversight for the Modernization Division, ensuring that technology, business processes, and organizational
change initiatives are aligned to support the agency’s long-term vision and operational excellence.