Twenty-six years ago, I started working at HOOPP. First, as a senior portfolio manager in public equities and then in a number of other roles before becoming Chief Investment Officer and then President and Chief Executive Officer. As HOOPP grew, I grew along with it, both personally and professionally.

After careful consideration, I have decided to retire. Now is the time to begin the next chapter in my life. HOOPP’s Board of Trustees has begun the search to find my successor and, while my retirement date has not been finalized, it will be sometime in 2025.

Working toward our mission of delivering on the pension promise for you, HOOPP’s members, has been a privilege. Our focus on this mission has made HOOPP one of the top-performing pension plans in the world and kept the Plan fully funded through some of the most challenging market conditions in history. The resulting Plan strength has also allowed us to provide members with three pension benefit improvements since 2020, while keeping member and employer contribution rates unchanged since 2004, through at least the end of 2026.

As I prepare to depart HOOPP, I am confident in the overall strength of our Plan and the incredible team behind it all. Their continued dedication and unwavering support of our pension promise will keep HOOPP on a path to many more successful years ahead.

Thank you for everything you do to serve our communities. It has been a great honour and pleasure to serve you over all these years, especially the last five years as HOOPP’s President & CEO.