Your fellow City of Phoenix employees have embraced saving with Phoenix Deferred Comp and feel confident about being able to achieve the retirement they want. Their stories show that you don’t have to be a financial genius to take advantage of the Plan’s education, tools and support to build your own retirement success story.

City of Phoenix
Deferred Compensation Plan Champions

Our Plan Champions share their thoughts about how meaningful it is to have savings in the City of Phoenix Deferred Compensation Plan. The central theme of their stories is the reassuring combination of financial freedom and confidence about their retirement. It’s not a pipe dream! It’s a gradual buildup of financial fitness that comes with a commitment to the Plan.

Michael Bauer

Fleet Control Manager

Michael’s enthusiasm for the Plan is inspiring. He’s perfect proof that a down-to-earth guy with a passion for cars can also be a smart saver. Sure, he wishes he’d added a zero to early contributions, but he knows you can’t change the past. The point is to take action now and build for the future.

Terry Ann Lawler
Library Deputy Director

Terry Ann may be very well read, but she admits that numbers didn’t come naturally. She’s grateful for the education materials and other support provided by the Plan. By using My Income & Retirement Planner®, she’s now on track for the retirement she envisions. Maybe Terry Ann will inspire you to be a Plan Champion, too!

Inger Erickson
Assistant City Manager (now retired)

Whether it’s pickleball or preparing for retirement, Inger gives it her all. She really appreciates how the plan is flexible, allowing increases or decreases to contributions as needed. Get inspired by her commitment to her own future!

Sarah Martin
Parks and Recreation Supervisor

Sarah never thought she’d work with the City for 23 years, but because she did, she’s glad she saved with Phoenix Deferred Comp. Now she can take advantage of her eligibility for a younger retirement and enjoy her hobbies without worrying about finances.

Joseph Hunter
Water Customer Service Supervisor

Joseph Hunter has worked for the City of Phoenix for 31 years. Saving with the Deferred Compensation plan is allowing him to retire early with a nest egg that will afford his “next chapter” dream of travel. Learn how he used My Income & Retirement Planner® and informational webinars to boost his knowledge and become a Plan Champion.