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April 18, 2025  |  kspers.gov  |  kpers@kspers.gov

Your voice. Your vote.

Your retirement matters to you. KPERS is part of that. How we take care of it now affects us all. 

The KPERS Board of Trustees election only happens every four years. Like you, candidates are members. They do not have to be financial experts. But they bring a unique perspective to the board room – yours.

Please vote for a candidate to represent you on the KPERS Board by April 30.

Meet the Candidates

For full biographies and voting information, please visit kspers.gov/boardelection.

Headshot of Ty Lasher

Ty Lasher

  • Currently employed with Commerce Trust in Garden City as a Trust Officer

  • Retired City Manager, City of Bel Aire and former county department director

  • Serves on the board of the Garden City Community College Broncbuster Athletic Association and Downtown Vision of Garden City.

Headshot of Ryan Trader

Ryan Trader

  • Current elected non-school member of the KPERS Board of Trustees, now completing a second four year term.

  • Captain in the City of Olathe Fire Department, third-generation firefighter

Vote Today in Your Online Account

Login to your KPERS account and click the "Board Election" button to apply. Choose your candidate and click Vote to submit.

Vote Today!
Board Election Video 2025

Questions?

Email: kpers@kspers.gov



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