Jim Potvin, Executive Director
Jim Potvin was appointed as Executive Director of the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia (ERSGA) in February, 2012. He joined ERSGA in February, 2009, and served as Deputy Director for three years.

Jim spent 15 years in private industry working in retirement plan administration and consulting. He began as a pension administrator for Georgia-Pacific Corporation, before moving into a consulting role with Arthur Andersen LLP. He later joined Hewitt Associates, a global HR consulting firm, as the Location Manager for the RFM Pension Administration outsourcing group.

A native of Connecticut, Jim holds a B.A. in Mathematical Economics and Managerial Studies from Rice University, and an M.S. from Georgia State University. He is a member of the National Association of State Retirement Administrators.

Carlton Lenoir
Chief Financial Officer

Susan Anderson
Chief Operations Officer

Chris Hackett
Director, Information Technology

Nicole Paisant
Director, Human Resources

Angie Surface
Director, Peach State Reserves and Quality Assurance

Kelly Moody
Legislative Liaison and Communications Manager

Danise Thaxton
Executive Assistant to the Director