Candidate Statements
The following statements have been prepared by the candidates running in the 2025 Member-at-Large election on the CalPERS Board of Administration. CalPERS hasn't verified these statements in their entirety and assumes no responsibility as to their accuracy.
You may access each individual’s statement under their names listed below or all together in 2025 CalPERS Board of Administration Candidate Statements (PDF).
2025 Candidates for Position A
Years of CalPERS Covered Service: 32.65
Employer at Retirement: City of Pasadena
Job Classification at Retirement: City Manager
Telephone Number: (818) 321-6817
Email: steve@stevemermellforcalpers.com
Website URL: www.stevemermellforcalpers.com
Mailing Address: 18141 Donmetz Street, Northridge, CA 91326
Years of CalPERS Covered Service: 16.17
Employer: City of Santa Monica Fire Department
Job Classification: Fire Captain
Email: info@beiforcalpers.com
Website URL: www.beiforcalpers.com
Mailing Address: 249 E. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 814, Long Beach, CA 90802
Years of CalPERS Covered Service: 35.24
Employer: Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Classification: Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Telephone Number: (916) 442-4534
Email: davidmillerforcalpers@gmail.com
Website URL: www.davidmillerforcalpers.org
Mailing Address: 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 1155, Sacramento CA 95814
2025 Candidates for Position B
Years of CalPERS Covered Service: 34.59
Employer at Retirement: Department of Transportation
Job Classification at Retirement: Senior Bridge Engineer
Telephone Number: (916) 804-7021
Email: akkadsam7@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 2340 Dartmouth Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Years of CalPERS Covered Service: 25.11
Employer: Sweetwater Union High School District
Job Classification: Senior Administrative Assistant
Telephone Number: (916) 359-9970
Email: info@troyjohnsonforcalpers.org
Website URL: www.troyjohnsonforcalpers.org
Mailing Address: 910 K Street, Suite 310, Sacramento, CA 95814
Years of CalPERS Covered Service: 9.90
Employer: San Jose Evergreen Community College District
Job Classification: SharePoint Developer/Administrator
Telephone Number: (408) 643-0506
Email: info@pachecoforcalpers.com
Website URL: www.pachecoforcalpers.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1336, Campbell, CA 95009