LSU System Retirement Plans Overview:
- Classified Employees: Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS)
- Faculty and Unclassified Employees: Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- Temporary Employees: Social Security and Deferred Compensation options
In addition, all classified, faculty, and unclassified employees are eligible to participate in supplemental retirement plans, including:
- 403(b) plans
- 457(b) plans
Please review the LSU System Retirement Resources website for comprehensive information on available retirement plans:
LSU System Retirement Resources
Questions and Support
Employees with questions regarding retirement plans are encouraged to:
- Contact LSUS Human Resources for assistance with enrollment, payroll deductions, and HR-related processes
- Contact LSUS retirement vendor representatives for plan-specific details and guidance
While LSUS follows LSU System plan guidelines, LSUS employees should work directly with LSUS Human Resources and the designated vendor representatives listed below for assistance.
LSUS Retirement Representatives
Corebridge (ORP, 403(b))
Melissa McConnell, 318-572-8601
melissa.mcconnell@corebridgefinancial.com
Sarah Burton, 318-553-3600
sarah.burton@corebridgefinancial.com
Corebridge Optional Retirement Plan information
Corebridge Client Care Center: 800-448-2542
Fidelity (403(b))
Russell Jeanis, 720-403-3807
russell.jeanis@fmr.com
Emily Mallick, 504-909-3597
Emily.mallick@fmr.com
Miguel Salazar, 972-795-1562
miguel.salazar@fmr.com
Fidelity Retirement Resources
TIAA (ORP, 403(b))
Louis Bundy, 504-249-4707 (office) / 501-470-5296 (cell)
louis.bundy@tiaa.org
TIAA Optional Retirement Plan information
VOYA (ORP)
Matt Saterfiel, 318-387-9168 (office), 318-235-1317 (cell)
mattsaterfiel@voyafa.com
TIAA Optional Retirement Plan information
Empower (Deferred Conpensation)
Shannon Wheeler, 225-663-5503
shannon.wheeler@empower.com
Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System of LA (LASERS)
Office number: 225-922-0600
Toll-free: 800-256-3000
LASERS website
Teachers' Retirement System of LA (TRSL)
Office number: 225-925-6446
Toll-free: 877-275-8775
TRSL website
LSUS Human Resources Retirement Representatives
Kristin Fiser, Associate Director, Human Resources
Faculty/unclassified employees
Office phone: 318-797-5233
Email: kristin.fiser@lsus.edu
Jennifer Isaac, Associate Director, Human Resources
Classified/unclassified employees
Office phone: 318-797-5076
Email: jennifer.isaac@lsus.edu
Melissa Smith, HR Coordinator
Faculty/unclassified employees
Office phone: 318-797-5936
Email: melissa.smith@lsus.edu
Mattice Wells, HR Coordinator
Classified/unclassified employees
Office phone: 318-797-5939
Email: mattice.wells@lsus.edu
Executive Leadership
Rob Lindsey, Executive Director, Human Resources and Safety
Email: rob.lindsey@lsus.edu
