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2025 Board of Retirement Election Candidacy Materials Now Available
August 11, 2025
Candidacy materials for the 2025 Board of Retirement election are now available through Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Chief Investment Officer, Don Pierce – CIO Magazine’s 2025 Power 100
We are proud to share that SBCERA’s Chief Investment Officer, Donald Pierce, has been named to Chief Investment Officer Magazine’s 2025 Power 100 list of top investment officers.
This annual recognition honors exceptional CIOs who demonstrate leadership, discipline, and insight – especially during times of uncertainty. Donald’s steady guidance, thoughtful decision-making, and deep investment expertise have continued to position SBCERA to serve our members through a complex and changing market environment.
Life After Retirement
Member News - July 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - July 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
SBCERA Reports Preliminary 8.7% Investment Return for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year
July 24, 2025
The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) announces a preliminary 8.7% net return on investments for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. Assets stood at $16.3 billion at the end of the fiscal year.
This preliminary return exceeds SBCERA’s assumed rate of return and reflects a resilient and diversified portfolio amid an evolving global economic environment. SBCERA’s strategy, grounded in income generation and risk management, continues to support stable, long-term growth.
Board of Retirement Notice of Election
July 1, 2025
Three seats on the SBCERA Board of Retirement will be open for election later this year.
On December 2, 2025, an election will be held for the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA). In this election, the following officers will be elected:
Journey to Retirement
Member News - May 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
Life After Retirement
Member News - May 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
SBCERA’s Communication Efforts Receive Statewide Honors
April 11, 2025
We are honored to have received statewide recognition for our commitment to effective communications, one of our strategic pillars, by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).
Investment Update in Response to Market Conditions
April 7, 2025
We want to reassure you that despite turbulent market conditions, SBCERA has mechanisms and strategies in place to protect your income, now and in the future.
While our fund is not immune to market volatility, our long-term income focused strategy is built to minimize volatility to the fund and maximize investment returns so we can continue providing retirement security to our members now and well into the future.
Life After Retirement
Member News - March 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - March 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating Amy McInerny, Chief Financial Officer
March 28, 2025
As we close out Women’s History Month, we proudly recognize our Chief Financial Officer, Amy McInerny. Amy is known for being the first CFO at SBCERA to lead major technology and innovation projects aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.
We Are SBCERA: Harry Hatch
Meet Harry Hatch, Alternate Retiree Representative on SBCERA’s Board of Retirement.
Harry’s journey in public service began in 1974 when he joined the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Throughout his 45-year law enforcement career, he served in multiple roles, including time on SWAT and the Bomb Squad, facing challenges with resilience and determination.
March 6th Board of Retirement Live Stream Access
For our March 6th Board of Retirement meeting at 9 a.m. we will be using Zoom for our live stream solution.
You can view a live stream of the meeting by following the information below.
Note: This is different than our normal live stream procedure and only valid for this meeting.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating Christina Cintron, SBCERA’s Chief of Member Services
March 21, 2025
As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, we proudly recognize our Chief of Member Services, Christina Cintron.
Since joining SBCERA in 2014, Christina has held several roles throughout the organization and now serves as Chief of Member Services where she oversees all functions related to member services. She directs the planning, organization, and operations that directly impact the service we provide to our members and the experience they have with SBCERA.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating Stacey Barnier, SBCERA’s Chief Human Resources Officer
March 14, 2025
As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, we proudly recognize Stacey Barnier for making history as our first Chief Human Resources Officer at SBCERA.
Stacey joined SBCERA in 2019, and is responsible for creating and delivering training, managing SBCERA’s labor relations and oversight of SBCERA’s recruitments, benefits, payroll and risk management programs.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating Barbara Hannah, SBCERA’s Chief Counsel
March 7, 2025
As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, we proudly recognize our Chief Counsel, Barbara Hannah, for making history as the first woman to serve in this role at SBCERA.
Barbara’s journey to the role of Chief Counsel at SBCERA is a testament to her unparalleled dedication, expertise, and leadership. Breaking barriers, she became the first woman to hold this esteemed position in the organization’s history. Her journey is a testament to perseverance and passion, as she navigated a traditionally male-dominated field with grace and determination.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating Debby Cherney, SBCERA’s Chief Executive Officer
February 28, 2025
As we kick off Women’s History Month, we want to recognize our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Debby Cherney for making history as the first woman to lead SBCERA as CEO.