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Parsons, Esq., John W

Executive DirectorExecutive Office for Administration and Finance
  • Agency Executive Office for Administration and Finance
  • Division Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
  • Title Executive Director
  • Address 5 Middlesex Avenue, Suite 304
    Somerville, MA 2145
  • Phone 617-666-4446 ext. 912
  • Email john.w.parsons@mass.gov
  • Reports To Commission Members

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2018
  • Years in Current Position 9
  • Job Description Oversight and regulation of all aspects of pension administration and management of the 104 autonomous public pension systems and one investment fund throughout the Commonwealth.

Personal Information

  • Town of Residence Dracut, MA
  • Marital Status Married
  • Children 2

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Bridgewater State University (Bachelor's degree)
    • Suffolk University Law School (Juris Doctorate)
  • Previous Employment
    • Parsons worked previously as deputy auditor in Auditor Joe DeNucci's office. He was also a former commissioner of PERAC and a member of the Teachers' Retirement Board.