The Executive Director of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) is the chief executive leader of this 501c4 non-profit membership association. As the voice of Illinois’s retired educators, IRTA defends pension and healthcare protection via its lobbying efforts, advocates for retirees, creates community, and provides a variety of valuable benefits for its members. The Executive Director is the visible leader and represents retired educators to elected, government agencies, and public and private sector officials and organizations. The Executive Director reports to the IRTA Board of Directors and provides strategic leadership and executive management consistent with the strategic plan and the direction of the board. The Executive