SamCERA - Contacts
SamCERA - Contacts
"How
May We Help You?"
SamCERA's office is open to serve you from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you live outside of the 650 Area Code, you may call us
toll free at 1-800-339-0761.
|
Staff Member |
Contact |
Role |
Barbara Edwards,
|
(650) 599-1234 |
The Retirement Support Specialist is responsible for making certain you receive prompt and attentive service from SamCERA. When you need our services, the Retirement Support Specialist will assist you or direct you the appropriate SamCERA staff. The Retirement Support Specialist will also help you obtain forms and publications and provide you with a pin number. |
Joyce Cristobal Balajadia,
|
(650) 599-1234 |
The Retirement Support Specialist is responsible for making certain you receive prompt and attentive service from SamCERA. When you need our services, the Retirement Support Specialist will assist you or direct you the appropriate SamCERA staff. The Retirement Support Specialist will also help you obtain forms and publications and provide you with a pin number. |
Gladys Smith,
|
(650) 363-4821 |
The Retirement Benefits Manager is responsible for managing the benefits staff and the educational information SamCERA provides to members. |
Celedonia Amacker,
|
(650) 363-4820 |
The Senior Retirement Analyst (Member Services) provides Active Member Services, including member education, retirement estimates, payroll reconciliation, incoming reciprocity and requests for the purchase of service. |
Sue Thompson,
|
sthompson@samcera.org
|
The Retirement Analyst (Member Services) Active Member Services, including retirement estimates, requests for the purchase of service and incomming/outgoing reciprocity. |
Janell LeBlanc,
|
(650) 363-4803 |
The Senior Retirement Analyst (Retiree Services) provides Retired Member Services, including disability applicant counseling, counseling for service retirement applicants, retirement payroll changes, direct deposit changes, retiree address changes and tax withholding changes. Janell also provides the same services for SamCERA's Beneficiaries and Survivors. |
Elizabeth LeNguyen,
|
(650) 363-4876 |
The Retirement Analyst (Retiree Services) provides Retired Member Services, including counseling for service retirement applicants, retirement payroll changes, direct deposit changes, retiree address changes and tax withholding changes. Elizabeth also provides the same services for SamCERA's Beneficiaries and Survivors. |
Gary Clifton,
|
(650) 599-7231 |
The Chief Investment Officer is responsible for our Investment & Finance programs. He devotes significant effort to looking after your Retirement Fund investments. |
Mabel Wong,
|
(650) 363-4838 |
The Retirement Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining SamCERA's general ledger accounting system and providing an internal audit of SamCERA disbursements. |
Chezelle
Milan,
|
(650) 599-1132 |
The Senior Accountant is responsible for SamCERA's pension and financial accounting. Her general accounting duties include producing SamCERA's financial statements. |
Lilibeth Dames,
|
(650) 363-4855 |
The Investment Analyst performs duties in the day-to-day functioning of SamCERA's investment program, including investment accounting. She also is responsible for board and investment committee meeting minutes. |
Christopher Hawkins,
|
(650) 363-4885 |
The Retirement Systems Technologist is responsible for helping improve and maintain SamCERA's technology systems, including the benefit estimator and benefit calculator. |
Tariq Ali,
|
(650) 363-4854 |
As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of SamCERA, Tariq Ali directs the organizations technology strategy with an eye towards innovation, simplicity, and efficiency. He works closely with the senior executive team to align these efforts with SamCERA’s strategic goals. With more than 15 years of experience in the technology industry, Ali is responsible for managing SamCERA’s technology decisions and architecture. He holds several certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. |
Anupama Anthanatt,
|
(650) 599-1138 |
The Retirement Accounting Technician performs various accounting duties related to the maintenance of the retirement trust fund. Her duties include account payable, cash receipts, manual check disbursement, reconciliation of member and general ledger accounts. |
Colin Bishop,
|
(650) 599-1231 |
The Retirement Communication Specialist is responsible for planning, preparing, organizing, coordinating and implementing the external and internal communication actives of SamCERA's communication program. |
Brenda Carlson,
|
(650) 599-1234 |
The Retirement Chief Legal Counsel is responsible for the legal oversight and functionality of the San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association (SamCERA), which administers retirement, disability and death benefits to employees of the County; provide legal advice and representation to SamCERA and the Board of Retirement; and act as a liaison with the County Counsel and other outside counsel. |
Scott
Hood,
|
(650) 363-4882 |
The Assistant Executive Officer manages SamCERA's Benefits, Management Operations and Information Technology areas. He is also responsible for planning to meet the future needs of the association and its members. |
David Bailey,
|
(650) 363-4930 |
David became SamCERA's CEO in January 2005. He is responsible for all of SamCERA's operations including benefit calculations and education, actuarial analysis, legal issues, financial and investment functions and information technology. He reports directly to the Board of Retirement. |
Retiree Health Benefits |
County Employee (650) 363-1919 |
Please contact the County Benefits Department if you have questions regarding your retiree health benefits. |
