Notice Of Election

Imperial County Employees’ Retirement System

Notice is herby given that an election will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2026 for the purpose of electing the following officials:

8th Seat Retiree Member, 11th Seat Alternate Retiree Member and 7th Seat Safety Member.

8th Seat Retiree Member
11th Seat Alternate Retiree Member
7th Seat Safety Member
7th Seat Calendar of Events

Retiree Paydays 2026

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ICERS Strategic Plan 2021-2024

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Welcome to ICERS website

ICERS, the Imperial County Employees’ Retirement System, is responsible for the prudent management of investments and benefits for its members and is dedicated to providing quality services to its members.

Member Services

  • Retirement Calculator
  • Retirement Planning
Retirement Calculator

General Members Benefit Tier 1 (Intersystem & Deferred Members, Before 07/01/2005)

General Members Benefit Tier 2 (All Other Members)

General Members Tier 3 (For Members hired on or after January 1, 2013)

Safety Members Tier 3 (For Members hired on or after January 1, 2013)

This estimate shows your projected retirement allowance based on your current salary. It is not a guarantee of future salary, benefits, or continued membership with ICERS or any reciprocal system.

Retirement Planning

Seminars

The Retirement System will conduct one seminar for the employees each year. Department Heads will be notified of the date via email.

At these seminars Retirement provides an overview of retirement benefits including eligibility requirements, items that will affect your final compensation for retirement purposes, health insurance benefits at retirement and other valuable information about ICERS retirement plan to help assist you in your retirement planning.

Retiring Soon – Individual Assistance

The Retirement System recommends that each retirement system member contact the Retirement Office at least 1 year prior to their anticipated retirement date to get the individual assistance needed in planning their retirement. Members who have questions about their retirement benefits should e-mail at icers@co.imperial.ca.us or call the Retirement office at (442) 265-7550 to get the proper information.

Board Members’ Names & Terms

Suzanne C. Bermudez

Ex-Officio Member (County Treasurer/Tax Collector)

E-mail: suzannebermudez@icers.org

January 1, 2023 to Present

Michael Abraham

General Member Employee (Elected by Employees)

E-mail:michaelabraham@icers.org

July 1, 2026 to June 2029

Iris M. Zapien

General Member Employee (Elected by Employees)

Secretary

E-mail: iriszapien@icers.org

July 1, 2026 to June 2029

Ryan Kelley

Supervisor (Appointed by Board of Supervisors)

E-mail: ryankelley@icers.org

January 2025 to December 2027

VACANT

Public Member (Appointed by Board of Supervisors)

E-mail:

Jose Landeros

Public Member (Appointed by Board of Supervisors)

E-mail: joselanderos@icers.org

September 2021 to December 2026

Carl L. Armstrong III

Safety Member Employee (Elected by Safety Members)

Vice Chair

E-mail: carlarmstrong@icers.org

July 2022 to December 2026

David H Prince

Retiree (Elected by Retired Members)

Chair Person

E-mail: davidprince@icers.org

January 2018 to December 2026

VACANT

Public Member (Appointed by Board of Supervisors)

E-mail:

Jennifer Benavidez

Alternate Safety Member (Elected)

E-mail: jenniferbenavidez@icers.org

February 2023 to December 2026

Argelia “AJ” Gaddis

Alternate Retiree Member (Elected)

E-mail: argeliagaddis@icers.org

January 2021 to December 2026

Contact Info

Imperial County Employees’ Retirement System

1221 State Street, Suite A

El Centro, CA 92243

(442) 265-7550

(442) 265-7545

Hours of Operations

Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Retirement Administrator/Investments/Legislation

Scott W. Jarvis

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: scottjarvis@co.imperial.ca.us

Assistant Retirement Administrator

Angie Aguilera

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: angieaguilera@co.imperial.ca.us

Retirement Administrative Assistant

Jessica Mitchell

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: jessicamitchell@co.imperial.ca.us

Retirement Specialist II

Yolanda Prado

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: yolandaprado@co.imperial.ca.us

Cristina Solis Vargas

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: cristinasolis@co.imperial.ca.us

Retirement Specialist I

Kathy Kubler

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: kathykubler@co.imperial.ca.us

Joel V. Martinez

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: joelvmartinez@co.imperial.ca.us

Retirement Financial Officer

Marcela Garcia

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: marcelagarcia@co.imperial.ca.us

Accounting Technician

Whitney Gonzalez

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: whitneygonzalez@co.imperial.ca.us

Office Assistant III (Extra Help)

Edgar Pina

Telephone:(442) 265-7550

E-mail: edgarpina@co.imperial.ca.us

Contribution Rates

Members Contribution Rates

Employer Contribution Rates