Ballots for Employee-Member Seat Due by March 3
At its December meeting, the Board certified that Jeanine Alexander, James Haller, and Rebekah Roe submitted sufficient petitions to qualify as candidates for the four-year employee-member seat term that begins July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2029. Alexander and Roe are running for their first full terms on the Board, and Haller for a third term.
All active members will receive a ballot and postage-paid return envelope by mid-February. Ballots must be returned no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on March 3, 2025, to be valid. Ballots will be counted on March 4, 2025.
Brief biographies of each candidate appear below.
Jeanine Alexander works for Rossford Exempted Schools as the Treasury Services Assistant, starting in November 2024 and sits on the Finance Committee for the Rossford School Board. Previously, she worked at the Rossford JH/HS building as the Guidance Secretary and was Vice-President of OAPSE Local 384, negotiating three contracts, attending numerous LMC meetings and was dedicated to being the voice for her fellow members. Jeanine was chosen to fill the vacant SERS employee-member seat in November 2024. She is seeking to fill a full-time board seat in the upcoming election and is committed to doing the best job she can for all SERS members. Jeanine is a proud owner of two successful businesses in Northwest Ohio, handling all the financials for each business. In her free time, Jeanine enjoys spending it with her husband, their children and seven grandchildren. She follows college football, basketball, volleyball, and softball. She is also an avid reader. |
James Haller is a graduate of Lima Technical College and is a maintenance worker at Lima City Schools, where he has served for over 35 years. He has also been a member of OAPSE for that time, serving as President of his Local for 16 years, as a NWC District Officer, and as an Executive Board Member for 20 years. He has been a SERS Board member for 8 years, working for a secure retirement for all active members and retirees covered by SERS. |
 Becky Roe brings 24 years of dedicated service to SERS, as an Administrative Assistant, Payroll/HR Assistant, and Healthcare Outreach Coordinator. She championed members’ interests, worked with disabled members, resolved complex Medicare and Social Security overpayment issues and empowered SERS members to navigate healthcare systems effectively.Becky is seeking a board seat to represent you, the vital workers who form the backbone of the retirement system, including bus drivers, secretaries, custodians, food service workers, teacher aides, treasurers, and business managers. Her current role as Director of Financial Process Improvement for Columbus City Schools further demonstrates her commitment to operational excellence. Becky’s advocacy, expertise, and readiness to ask tough questions will make her a strong voice for SERS members, as she understands your future needs and is dedicated to enhancing transparency, access, and fairness within the pension system.Becky resides in Pickaway County with her family. |
