Louisville retired financial trader and teacher William Crawford has been reappointed to the TRS Board of Trustees by Gov. Andy Beshear.

Mr. Crawford worked for more than two decades as a trader including at the Chicago Board Options Exchange/Chicago Board of Trade and NP Energy. He also worked 12 years as a high school math teacher, including at Iroquois High School in Louisville.

He has a bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee University and did graduate work at the University of Louisville. He serves on the board of the West End School in Louisville.

Mr. Crawford’s appointment is through March 10, 2029.

By law, gubernatorial appointees must have investment experience and are subject to Senate confirmation.

(Posted June 2025)