Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Columbus, has issued an RFP for an executive search firm to conduct a nationwide search for a new executive director, according to the RFP posted on the $75 billion system's website.
The chosen candidate will replace Christopher DeRose, who announced his departure earlier this month.
Finalists will meet with the board of trustees next month. The deadline for proposals is noon EST March 4 and should be sent to: Jay Yoho, Purchasing Supervisor, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, 277 E. Town St., Columbus, OH 43215-4642.
The RFP can be found at www.opers.org/about/vendor/index.shtml.
A phone call to spokeswoman Julie Graham-Price was not returned by press time.