[United States Government Manual] [July 01, 1995] [Pages 572-573] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD 1250 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20005 Phone, 202-942-1600 Chairman James H. Atkins Members Shirley Chilton-Odell, Scott B. Lukins, Stephen L. Norris, (vacancy) Officials: Executive Director Roger W. Mehle General Counsel John J. O'Meara Deputy General Counsel James B. Petrick Associate General Counsel (Programs) David L. Hutner, Acting Director of Accounting David L. Black Director of Administration Strat D. Valakis Director of Automated Systems John W. Witters Director of Benefits and Program Analysis Alisone M. Clarke Director of Communications Veda R. Charrow Director of External Affairs Thomas J. Trabucco Director of Investments Peter B. Mackey ________________________________________________________________________ [[Page 573]] The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board administers the Thrift Savings Plan, which provides Federal employees the opportunity to save for additional retirement security. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board was established as an independent agency by the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 (5 U.S.C. 8472). The act vests responsibility for the agency in six named fiduciaries: the five Board members and the Executive Director. The five members of the Board, one of whom is designated as Chairman, are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and serve on the Board on a part-time basis. The members appoint the Executive Director, who is responsible for the management of the agency and the Plan. Activities The Thrift Savings Plan is a tax-deferred, defined contribution plan that was established as one of the three parts of the Federal Employees' Retirement System. For employees covered under the System, savings accumulated through the Plan make an important addition to the retirement benefits provided by Social Security and the System's Basic Annuity. Civil Service Retirement System employees may also take advantage of the Plan to supplement their annuities. The Board operates the Thrift Savings Plan and manages the investments of the Thrift Savings Fund solely for the benefit of participants and their beneficiaries. As part of these responsibilities, the Board maintains an account for each Plan participant, makes loans, purchases annuity contracts, and provides for the payment of benefits. For further information, contact the Director of External Affairs, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, 1250 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-942-1640. ________________________________________________________________________