Published on: June 10, 2026
run-time: 16:54
Behind every PSRS/PEERS benefit is a quiet but essential partnership: the one between our systems and your employer. In this episode, PSRS/PEERS Director of Employer Services Stacie Verslues breaks down how the salary reported by employers is captured in the member’s account — and is the foundation for vesting, service purchases, retirement eligibility, and final benefit calculations.
Published on: May 13, 2026
run-time: 10:47
What’s it really like to serve on the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees? In our newest episode of Benefit Connection, Board Trustee Katie Webb shares her journey from classroom teacher to trustee — and what she’s learned along the way.
In this conversation, Katie talks about:
- How she became involved with the Board
- What she wishes she’d known earlier about the retirement systems
- The training, collaboration, and responsibility involved in Board service
- Why she believes PSRS/PEERS is so highly respected nationwide
- What excites her about the future of the Systems
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri. Any examples used are for demonstrative purposes and are not designed to be member specific. This podcast is intended to serve as a resource and is not a substitute for the law. If differences are stated between this podcast and the law, the law must prevail.