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IPERS Leadership Shake-Up After Herbert’s Exit | Des Moines News
Former IPERS chief benefits officer Steven Herbert was fired in May for violating state and agency rules on sexual harassment and workplace violence — a major blow to the agency managing Iowa’s $45 billion retirement fund for 400,000+ public employees. Crucially, the investigation won’t affect anyone’s retirement benefits. The timing coincides with the departure of former CEO Greg Samorajski, signaling a major leadership overhaul. IPERS is now searching for both a new CEO and chief benefits officer, with General Counsel Elizabeth Hennessey stepping in as acting CEO to keep operations running…
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