The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) employs about 615 associates who are provided the tools they need to succeed both personally and professionally. Our associates are dedicated to fulfilling the system's mission: To partner with STRS Ohio members in providing financial performance and member service that assures financial security for current and future retirees. STRS Ohio is widely recognized and respected as one of the leading retirement systems in the country. The system touches the lives of 439,200 active, inactive and retired Ohio educators by providing retirement benefits, access to health care coverage and many other services. With assets of $59.6 billion as of June 30, 2005, STRS Ohio is one of the largest pension funds in the United States.