Leadership Team

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  Gregg Rademacher

  Chief Executive Officer

  Serving as the Chief Executive Officer, Gregg is responsible for leadership and organizational development in delivering accurate and timely member services and ensuring the trust fund’s safety, integrity, and growth. Gregg also serves as an ex-officio trustee for the City’s Defined Contribution Board and as a board member for the CALAPRS organization. Prior to joining SDCERS, he worked with the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association and in Ernst & Young’s Health Care and Non-Profit audit practice. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from California State University Northridge.

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  Marcelle Rossman

  Deputy Chief Executive Officer

  Marcelle joined SDCERS in 2012 and is responsible for the Finance, Member Services, Benefits Administration, and Death and Disability Divisions. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable at the City of San Diego, worked in banking, and audited governmental and not-for–profit organizations. She holds a CPA license; is a Chartered Global Management Accountant, a member of AICPA and CalCPA, United Way’s Women United, and the Junior League of San Diego; and has served as Treasurer for several local non-profits. Marcelle holds a BS in Business Administration from San Diego State University.

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  Colin Brazile

  Human Resources Manager

  Colin Brazile has been the Human Resources Manager for SDCERS since October 2020. She has served in other Human Resources positions as a City employee for 20 years. Colin served as a Deputy Director of the Employee Services and Quality Assurance Division of the Public Utilities Department. She also worked several years in the City’s Human Resources Department as a Human Resources Officer and as a Personnel Liaison Analyst in the Personnel Department. As the SDCERS HR Manager, Colin is responsible for recruitment and retention; developing and implementing HR and administrative best practices and procedures to ensure compliance with existing HR policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; as well as managing HR functions, including employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, leave management, and counseling.

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  Carina Coleman

  Chief Investment Officer

  Carina became SDCERS' Chief Investment Officer in 2022. Before that, she worked as the Director, Pension and Trust Investments, at Sempra. Carina earned her MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of Business and is a CFA and CAIA Charterholder. She also holds an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Economics/International Area Studies and German Studies from UCLA. Carina has experience managing the investments of multi-billion-dollar retirement plans of varying risk profiles across multiple asset classes. She also has expertise in formulating investment policy, constructing portfolios to meet return and risk objectives, conducting investment manager due diligence, and analyzing risk and performance. Further, Carina previously served as SDCERS Board President as well as a member of SDCERS' Investment Committee.

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  Sarah Dickson

  Chief Internal Auditor

  Sarah Dickson has served as SDCERS' Chief Internal Auditor since 2018. She has a Bachelor’s degree from UC Davis and a Master’s degree in Accountancy from SDSU. She has over 15 years of experience in the finance and accounting arena. To learn more about Sarah's job as SDCERS' Chief Internal Auditor, visit our Internal Audit page under the "About SDCERS" tab.

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  Ted LaSalvia

  Finance Director

  Ted joined SDCERS in March 2013 as the Finance Director and is responsible for the Finance Division, which accounts for the SDCERS Trust Fund and pays accurate and timely benefits to retirees and their beneficiaries. Prior to joining SDCERS, Ted worked for SEC registered companies as the Head of Internal Audit, in public accounting, auditing public and private companies, and as the Controller for non-profit and private companies. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a BS in Business Administration from San Diego State University and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.

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  Cynthia Queen

  Director of Member Services

  Cynthia Queen joined SDCERS in February 2008 to champion customer service and is dedicated to serving our members. Cynthia earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from San Diego State University and began her career as a newspaper reporter and editor. Cynthia has more than 27 years of experience in outreach education and crisis communications. Prior to joining SDCERS, Cynthia worked for the City of San Diego in four departments, served on the City’s emergency communications response team for 10 years, and took the lead as communications manager for the City’s 2007 disaster recovery team.

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  Johnny Tran

  General Counsel

  Since 2015, Johnny Tran, Esq. has served as SDCERS' General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. As General Counsel, he oversees the Legal Services Division and litigation, and provides legal advice to the Board of Administration and staff. As Chief Compliance Officer, he develops and administers procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, and improper conduct. He has been practicing law since 2004 and been with SDCERS since 2010.

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  Michelle Wegner-Maleki

  Chief Information Officer

  Since 2007, Michelle Wegner-Maleki has served SDCERS, first as the Application Services Manager and now as Chief Information Officer (“CIO”). As the CIO she is responsible for managing all aspects of the SDCERS’ information technology functions, including network services, business application, communication services, business resumption, and project management services. Prior to joining SDCERS, Ms. Wegner-Maleki worked for the City of San Diego since 1997, supporting the application environment across multiple City departments. Ms. Wegner-Maleki is a native to San Diego and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at San Diego State University. She also holds a certificate of Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.