Spring 2010

Wes Morrill

What do you do in the retirement industry?
Currently serving as Chair of the Monterey County (California) Deferred Compensation Plan. In addition, a member of the Board of Directors of the Monterey County Employees Credit Union - where we try to encourage members to "Save", and Chair the Monterey County Management Council Salary and Benefits Committee. In my previous professional career, I was an officer for many years in a TPA and employee benefit consulting firm in the Bay Area serving both the private and public sectors.
 
How has your membership in NAGDCA benefited you/your entity?
We’re able to better communicate current investment trends, regulatory issues, and new ideas to our Board and to our 4,700 employees. We’re presently trying to get California added to the States that permit automatic enrollment in Section 457 plans. To date and during an election year, we’ve not been able to garner enough support but will continue to pursue amending the garnishment laws.

What is your favorite NAGDCA memory?
Seeing the difference in the mood of the attendees in 2009 from the conference in Baltimore in 2008 as the financial sector was in chaos. I think everyone used all their "minutes" on their cell phones that week! PS> The Great West Reception this year was special! :-)
 
If you could meet anyone in the world for a cup of coffee and an hour of conversation, who would you like to meet?
Queen Elizabeth (cup of tea), Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the late John Muir. Individually or together :-)
 
How do you like to spend time away from work?
Traveling with my bride of two years - Susie. Unsuccessfully trying to keep my golf game in some shape similar to that of the past as a PGA professional. Skiing in the Sierras, and beach glass hunting at our local beaches.
 
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