TRS launched the Employer Advisory Group (EAG) in 2017 to facilitate communication between TRS and Employers. The EAG’s purpose and goal are for TRS and Employers to have a common understanding of any issues related to reporting requirements and work together jointly to identify practical ways to comply with new laws, rules, and accounting requirements. The group includes TRS Benefit Services Staff and representatives from all reporting employer types, sizes and locations. Their participation is voluntary and does not imply that the members are in agreement with all decisions ultimately made by TRS.
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings with EAG members are held once a quarter. They alternate between Higher Education and non-Higher Education employers. Consolidated meetings are also held with all EAG members.
Past Meeting Minutes
EAG Meeting Minutes - Jan. 30, 2026
EAG Meeting Minutes - Oct. 23, 2025
EAG Meeting Minutes - June 30, 2025
EAG Meeting Minutes - Jan. 29, 2025
EAG Meeting Minutes - Dec. 17, 2024
EAG Meeting Minutes - Oct. 23, 2024
EAG Meeting Minutes - Jun. 14, 2023
EAG Meeting Minutes - Dec. 7, 2022
EAG Meeting Minutes - Nov. 17, 2022
EAG Meeting Minutes - Jan. 20, 2022
EAG Meeting Minutes - Dec. 14, 2021
EAG Meeting Minutes - Oct. 27, 2021
Current Members
| Name | Employer | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Annel Perez | South Texas College | Region 1 |
| Kathy Henderson | Aransas County ISD | Region 2 |
| Ginger Gamble | Ft. Bend ISD | Region3 |
| Christine Porter | Spring Branch ISD | Region 4 |
| Kristi Kolaja-Jaggers | UTMB Galveston | Region 4 |
| Brittany Heim Sgarlat | San Jacinto College | Region 4 |
| Kay Johnson | Stephen F. Austin | Region 4 |
| Kim Ray | UTMB Galveston | Region 4 |
| Rachel Jimenez | Conroe ISD | Region 6 |
| Chris Brooks | Texas A&M | Region 6 |
| Kendall Rocha | Stephen F. Austin | Region 7 |
| Mary Irvin | ESC 8 | Region 8 |
| Sherry McGraw | Sulphur Springs ISD | Region 8 |
| Kathy Rice | Midwestern State | Region 9 |
| Mickey Smith | Crandall ISD | Region 10 |
| Betty Butler | Dallas Comm. College | Region 10 |
| Misti Sanders | Texas Tech University | Region 11 |
| Claudia Alba | ESC 12 | Region 12 |
| Laci Cramer | Texas Tech University | Region 13 |
| Eric Kennedy | Austin Community College | Region 13 |
| Lori Johnson | Hutto ISD | Region 13 |
| Ashly Hester | UT-Austin | Region 13 |
| Carla Gonzalez | Pflugerville ISD | Region 13 |
| Christine Spencer | Austin Community College | Region 13 |
| Amanda Babcock | University of Texas | Region 13 |
| Lynn Nicholson | Mason ISD | Region 15 |
| Jeffrey Coats | North East ISD | Region 17 |
| Misty Sanders | Texas Tech University | Region 17 |
| Laci Cramer | Texas Tech University | Region 17 |
| Theresa Zlotopolski | Clint ISD | Region 19 |
| Eric Kennedy | Austin Community College | Region 20 |
| Judy Como | Judson ISD | Region 20 |
| Jeffrey Coats | North East ISD | Region 20 |
| Ginger Gamble | North East ISD | Region 20 |
| Fran Whitaker | Judson ISD | Region 20 |
| Mary Ramon | Northside ISD | Region 20 |
| Clauda Wilko | Northside ISD | Region 20 |
| Tonya Davis | TASBO |