Sheila Wilson Beckett has been appointed executive director of the $12...

Sheila Wilson Beckett has been appointed executive director of the $12 billion Employees' Retirement System of Texas, Austin. She replaces Charles D. Travis, who retired on Aug. 30. Ms. Beckett served most recently in a staff position at the Texas Legislative Council, a legislative support body, and had been senior adviser on employee benefit issues and budget director for Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock.