Missouri LAGERS
Penny Thomas is an experienced professional in education and outreach, currently serving as the Education and Outreach Specialist III at Missouri LAGERS since August 2017. In this role, Penny develops and implements communication and education campaigns while translating complex information for various stakeholders and collaborating with local government officials. Previously, Penny worked as an Outreach Specialist at the Missouri Department of Higher Education, coordinating training for numerous state site coordinators and planning presentations for high school students. Additionally, Penny has a background in career services from Lincoln University of Missouri, where responsibilities included program development and event coordination. Earlier experience also includes positions as a Learning/Writing Specialist, Graphic Design and Media Specialist, and High School English Teacher. Penny holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on English from Lincoln University of Missouri.
Missouri LAGERS
Missouri LAGERS is the largest non-profit public pension system in the Show-Me State for local governments. We serve over 60,000 current and former local government workers including firefighters, police officers, utility workers, EMTs, public works personnel, librarians, and more! LAGERS believes that our members provide invaluable services to our communities and we exist to provide secure retirement, survivor, and disability benefits for these dedicated local government workers and their dependents. Over 90% of our members continue living in Missouri after they retire and their benefits remain a major economic driver within the state even years after retirement. Because of this, LAGERS is not only good for our members and retirees, but for the communities and taxpayers of Missouri as well. Missouri LAGERS is truly getting it right!