TESRS

The Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (TESRS) announces that Tiffany White will become its new Executive Director, effective September 1, the first day of the state's new fiscal year. TESRS was created by the Texas Legislature to oversee retirement benefits for Texas' emergency services workers and volunteer firefighters. As Executive Director, Tiffany will be responsible for daily operations of the organization, as well as development and implementation of policy approved by the Board of Trustees.

Tiffany brings extensive legislative experience to her new role with the agency. Most recently, she was Chief of Staff for State Representative Nicole Collier. Previously, she served as Committee Director for the Senate Committee on Agriculture, chaired by State Senator Bob Hall. She worked as Committee Clerk for State Senator Royce West on the Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee and the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence. Tiffany has worked for the Office of the Texas Comptroller and the Legislative Budget Board. 

Tiffany graduated with a Bachelor of Business degree from Baylor University and earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Texas State University. She welcomes her new responsibilities with the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.

Tiffany joins us with more than 30 years of experience in legislative affairs. As a professional in the government administration industry, Tiffany has an extensive track record in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Political Science, and Governmental Affairs. 

David Tropea, who served as Interim Executive Director as well as Chief Financial Officer for the last three months will continue as Chief Financial Officer and will work closely with Tiffany to facilitate a smooth transition.