I AM ARIF RASHEED.
YOUR FIRST AND ONLY GROUP D REPRESENTATIVE ON THE HMEPS BOARD.
My mission is clear; I will work to ensure all employees and retirees have consistency in retirement benefits, while working towards strict financial accountability and safeguarding long-term security of the pension system.
MEET YOUR CANDIDATE
Arif Rasheed has 35+ years of leadership experience in finance, accounting, auditing, and pension governance. He leads a team of 75+ professionals and has dedicated his career to responsible financial management and oversight.
Arif has served as the City of Houston's Deputy Director of Financial Reporting and Operations Division, responsible for city-wide monitoring and oversight of accounting, fixed assets, grant regulations and compliance, internal controls, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes. He is also responsible for ensuring process documentation exists and assessing the need for updating policies & procedures and coordinating external audits.
As the first Group D representative elected to the HMEPS Board, Arif is committed to protecting and improving municipal employee's retirement security through transparency, accountability and leadership. His extensive experience in pension oversight and fiduciary responsibility makes him the most qualified candidate for the long-term success of HMEPS and its members.
ARIF'S QUALIFICATIONS
35+
Years of Finance, Accounting and Audit Experience
14
Years of Experience Managing and Overseeing City's Deferred Retirement Plan
10+
Years of Fire Pension Board Experience
14
Years on Advisory Board of City's 457 Deferred Retirement Plan
10+
Years of University Teaching Experience as Adjunct Faculty for Accounting and Auditing
CFE
Certified Fraud Examiner
MIS
Masters in Accounting and Management Information Systems
CGFM
Certified Government Financial Manager
Former President of Association of Government Accountants – Detroit Chapter
ARIF'S PRIORITIES
1
Add Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) benefits for all employees
2
Lower the retirement age for Group D members
3
Maximize return on investments
4
Ask tough questions that drive real change
5
Add value from 30 years of leadership experience in finance, audit and pension
SUPPORT AND ENDORSMENTS
ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS PROUDLY SUPPORTING ARIF
“I am proud to endorse Arif Rasheed for reelection to Position 5 on the HMEPS Board of Trustees. As the former Finance Director, I understand firsthand the fiscal discipline, experience, and judgment required to protect and strengthen our pension fund. Arif has the integrity, expertise, and proven track record needed to help keep HMEPS secure for the people who depend on it.”