CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced the selection of Erica M. Mani as executive director of the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB), effective May 1, 2010.
An experienced attorney, Mani has recently served as the deputy cabinet secretary and general counsel of the West Virginia Department of Revenue, providing valuable contributions to this agency during her tenure. Prior to this position, she worked as general counsel under Governor Bob Wise and as a general defense litigation attorney in the private sector.
Mani’s responsibilities will include overseeing the nine different retirement plans under the Board’s jurisdiction, consisting of the Public Employees Retirement System; Judges' Retirement System; Teachers’ Retirement System; Teachers’ Defined Contribution Retirement Plan; WV State Police Death, Disability and Retirement Fund (Plan A); West Virginia State Police Retirement System (Plan B); Deputy Sheriffs’ Retirement System; Emergency Medical Services Retirement System; and the new Municipal Police and Firefighters Retirement System. The agency is organizationally structured under the Department of Administration.
The Consolidated Public Retirement Board consists of 16 trustees, four of whom are set by statute: Governor, State Treasurer, State Auditor and Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Administration. The remaining trustees are appointed by the Governor and serve 5-year terms.
“The state of West Virginia is extremely fortunate to have Erica Mani lead such a vital role in our government operations in terms of compensation benefits,” said Gov. Manchin.
“She brings to this agency a wealth of knowledge from her legal background as well as her vast understanding of state government. Her compilation of knowledge, skills and experiences will greatly benefit the continued progress of all our retirement systems.”
A West Virginia native, Mani earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and attained her Doctor of Jurisprudence, both from West Virginia University. She is a member of the West Virginia State Bar and has served on various boards and commissions, including the Charleston Area Alliance, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. Mani and her husband, Jon, live in Charleston, with their two children.
Mani replaces Anne Werum Lambright, who has recently resigned from this position.