The Austin Police Retirement System (APRS) announces the appointment of Mr. Chris Perkins to the APRS Board of Trustees. Mr. Perkins was selected by the Board’s selection committee to fill the retiree member vacancy and was formally sworn in on August 21, 2025, upon taking the Oath of Office.
Mr. Perkins began his career with the Austin Police Department in 1999 and served the City of Austin for 23 years until his retirement. Throughout his career, he held several leadership positions within the Austin Police Association, including Secretary, Political Action Committee Chairman, appointed Vice President, and Chair of the 2018 Police Contract negotiations with the City of Austin. In addition, Mr. Perkins previously completed a full elected term on the APRS Board of Trustees from January 2012 through December 2015.
The APRS Board congratulates Mr. Perkins on his appointment and looks forward to his continued service on behalf of the System’s members and retirees.