About the Fund
Created in 1946 to look after the people who protect Louisiana’s parishes.
Who we are
Act 327 of 1946 created a statewide pension and relief fund for sheriffs and deputies in every parish.
The Fund is a public corporation domiciled in Baton Rouge. It provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to employees of sheriffs’ offices throughout Louisiana. Since 1995, non-commissioned employees have been able to join, too.
Our office is in its own two-story building on the corner of Nicholson Drive and Terrace Avenue, next to the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association.
How the Fund is paid for
Employee and employer contributions, investment income, and dedicated sources such as property tax, state revenue sharing and insurance premium tax funds all support your benefit. An independent audit and an annual actuarial valuation check the Fund’s financial position.
At its December 2025 meeting, the Board approved the June 30, 2025 valuation, which showed the frozen unfunded accrued liability paid off early.
- $5.58B
- Market value of assets, June 30, 2025
- 11.6%
- Estimated return, fiscal year 2025
Board of Trustees
The Board administers the Fund, approves benefits and invests its assets. Sheriffs are elected at the annual Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association conference, and active and retired deputies are elected from their own ranks.
- Willy MartinPresident
- Jay RussellVice President
- Greg ChampagneElected by LSA
- Victor JonesElected by LSA
- Steven MayElected by LSA
- Wayne MelanconElected by LSA
- Jeff TravisElected by LSA
- Wydette WilliamsElected by LSA
- Richard CorbettElected by peers
- Rebecca HebertElected by peers
- Ronald MorseElected by peers
- Donald RittenberryElected by peers
- Joe SeymourElected by peers
- House Committee on RetirementDesignee
- Senate Committee on RetirementDesignee
Administration
- Osey McGee, Jr.Executive Director
- Chris DeWittAssistant Director
- Robert D. KlausnerLegal Counsel
- Gary S. CurranActuary
See meeting notices and minutes on the State Boards & Commissions site