The trustees of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (Calstrs) have elected Harry Keiley as board chair and named Sharon Hendricks as vice chair for the 2014-2015 term.

They will provide board leadership, direction and policy development for the pension fund.

Keiley will replace current board chair Dana Dillon.

“With so much activity surrounding the system’s funding underway this year, you cannot say enough about the critical role board leadership will play in achieving long-term financial health,” said incoming Board Chair Mr. Keiley.

“It’s also a time to truly appreciate the dynamic, steady leadership Dana (Dillon) has provided the board in her five years as chair, helping guide us through the depths of the Great Recession and positioning the fund for the long-term, as we assist the Legislature in their finalization of a funding plan.”

Keiley has acted as board vice chair since 2010. He is a high school teacher at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and was elected to the Teachers’ Retirement Board in 2007. He has served as the president of Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association and chair of the California Teachers Association Political Involvement Committee.

Hendricks is a speech professor at the Los Angeles Community College District and was elected to the Teachers’ Retirement Board in 2011. She also serves as president of the American Federation of Teachers, local 1521 chapter at Los Angeles City College.