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We Are SBCERA: Dr. Rishi Parikh
Meet Dr. Rishi Parikh, the Associate Medical Director for Children’s Services of San Bernardino County.
He works closely with healthcare professionals, community-based organizations, interdepartmental agencies, and manages a patient caseload. This gives him the opportunity to work directly with families and influence policy decisions and processes that impact the youth in our community.
“The best part of my job is seeing the impact that the team has on the kids and the families,” Dr. Parikh said.
2024 Board of Retirement Election Candidacy Materials Now Available
August 12, 2024
Candidacy materials for the 2024 Board of Retirement election are now available through Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5 p.m.
In this election, the following officers will be elected:
- General Member Trustee – Elected from Active Members
- Safety Member Trustee – Elected from Safety Members
- Alternate Safety Member Trustee – Elected from Safety Members
Eligible SBCERA members may submit a candidacy form and requirement documents online at www.SBCERA.org/Elections.
We Are SBCERA: Jared Newcomer
Meet Jared Newcomer, a dedicated Fire Captain with the San Bernardino County Fire Department and Trustee on our Board of the Retirement.
Always driven by a strong sense of purpose, Jared feels grateful to be a part of an organization that serves our communities in their moments of crisis.
“There’s a lot of responsibility to do well for the communities that we serve, especially in their moments of crisis,” Jared said.
SBCERA Reports Preliminary 9.3% Investment Return for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year
July 31, 2024
The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) announces a preliminary 9.3% net return on investments for the 12-month period that ended June 30, 2024. Assets stood at $15.2 billion at the end of the fiscal year.
We Are SBCERA: Samantha Affleck
Meet Samantha and learn about her passion for animal care in our first feature of ‘We Are SBCERA’ — a video series that highlights the people who define our purpose.
Driven by her lifelong work with livestock, she currently serves as an Animal Health Investigator for San Bernardino County Department of Public Health – Animal Care.
“When I’m able to provide a good experience for animals or even owners, it gives me a sense of being and a sense of purpose. That’s what makes me know I’m in the job for the right reasons,” Samantha said.
Announcing “We Are SBCERA” Video Series
Featuring stories about the people who define SBCERA
We’re excited to introduce our “We Are SBCERA” video series that will feature stories about the people who define SBCERA. These videos will highlight our members actively serving San Bernardino communities, retirees enjoying retirement and their journey to get to where they are, trustees, and our team who is committed to you.
Board of Retirement Notice of Election
July 1, 2024
Three seats on the SBCERA Board of Retirement will be open for election later this year.
On December 3, 2024, 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 - June 2024
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 - June 2024
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
The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) is 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).
Women’s History Month
Celebrating Barbara Hannah, SBCERA’s Chief Counsel
March 28, 2024
As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, we want to recognize our Chief Counsel, Barbara Hannah for making history as the first woman to serve as Chief Counsel 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
March 27, 2024
As we celebrate 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.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - March 2024
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 - March 2024
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.
Investment Update
March 20, 2024
In recent months, our long-term strategy has shown resilience. SBCERA has an investment strategy designed to generate positive returns over decades—rather than weeks or months.
SBCERA earned a 7.3% return on investments for the 12-month period that ended January 2024. (The 7.3% is “net of fees,” which means that we’ve already subtracted all costs associated with the investment—like management or transaction expenses.)
SBCERA Launches Investment Survey Focused on Global Credit
February 12, 2024
As capital markets evolve and economic regimes shift, we recognize investment managers may shift their focus to strategies with a greater opportunity to earn risk adjusted returns, including developing new strategies.
In an effort to stay informed, SBCERA has initiated a project to identify capabilities in global credit via a short survey available at www.SBCERA.org/Global-Credit-Survey. The results of this survey will help SBCERA identify opportunities for future investment decisions.
2024 Member Engagement Survey
Members—
Soon, you will be receiving an invitation by email to participate in our upcoming member engagement survey. We wanted to share a little about the survey and why it’s important.
2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
This year’s 2.0% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be effective April 1, 2024. The SBCERA Board of Retirement approved the COLA for Retirees and Beneficiaries at its Board meeting on February 1, 2024.
Life After Retirement
Member News - January 2024
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 - January 2024
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.