The Committee is responsible for the operation of the Plan, including reviewing and making recommendations regarding benefit changes, decisions related to the operation of the Plan, hiring of actuaries, attorneys, and other professionals not related to the investment of Plan assets.
In 2026, the Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on the following Fridays: February 20, May 15, August 21, and November 20. The meetings will be held in-person at the Metra's office in February, 547 W Jackson Blvd.; Pace's office in May, 550 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights; and RTA/NITA's offices in August and November, 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1550, Millennium Conference Room.
Members
- John Milano, Metra
- Thomas Stuebner, Metra
- James Caronis, Pace
- Joseph Ellyin, Pace
- Paul Rotatori, RTA
- Allison Noback, RTA, Chair
Pension Board of Trustees
The Trustees are responsible for the hiring of investment advisors/consultants, review of investment strategies, review and hiring of investment managers, recommending annual funding of the Pension obligations through the consultation with the Plan’s actuary, and other discussions pertaining to the investment and safeguarding of assets and funding.
In 2026, the Trustees will meet at noon on the following dates: February 26, May 8, August 21, and November 20. The meetings will be held in-person at the RTA, 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1550, Millennium Conference Room.
Trustees
- Zaid Abdul-Aleem
- Linda Choi
- Mahdi Hemingway
- Gennell Jefferson
- Jill Leary, RTA, Acting Trustee
- John Morris, Metra
- Margaret Schilling, Pace, Acting Chair