Scott Simon, Executive Director

Scott Simon is the Executive Director for the Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees’ Retirement System (MPERS), where he provides sound and effective leadership, coordinates all MPERS operational and administrative functions, and administers the programs for which MPERS is responsible. He reports directly to the MPERS Board of Trustees. His key responsibilities include guiding the governing board regarding policy and strategic objectives; ensuring effective implementation of board governance, including the investment policy; representing the organization on behalf of all stakeholders; managing and overseeing MPERS’ staff and their various responsibilities; and reviewing and reporting administrative performance to the governing board. Since joining MPERS in 2012, Scott has worked diligently to continue the transformation of MPERS into a sophisticated pension plan, pursuing practical excellence through customer service and risk management, what he views as the system’s two most fundamental responsibilities.

Twenty-two years ago, Scott began his pension plan career as a Benefit Specialist for MOSERS, the state’s largest public pension plan, delivering quality service and helpful benefit information to plan members. He progressed through the ranks first as a Benefit Supervisor and then as the Manager of Benefit Services. During that time, he took advantage of educational opportunities to broaden his knowledge base of pension plan administration and management. That education covered a broad range of topics including leadership and strategy development, benefit administration, human resource development and workforce management, reporting and benchmarking, and defined contribution plan management. Prior to his pension plan work, Scott completed an executive development program for a major U.S. retailer where he became one of the youngest store managers in the history of the company. He has over 28 years of experience in customer service and risk management.

Scott graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and received a Bachelor of Science in business logistics with a minor area of specialization in business management.