DES MOINES, IOWA (April 26, 2019) — "As state treasurer, I have been a vocal advocate for the hardworking Iowans, their families, and their communities, who depend on IPERS in retirement. As chair of the IPERS Investment Board, I have worked to ensure we build upon IPERS' strong, secure, and sustainable position. IPERS was created in 1953 with the primary purpose of providing a secure core-retirement benefit to Iowa's public employees as well as attract and retain a quality workforce.