Leadership

Mark Buis is a Senior Consultant and Regional Director in GRS’ Southfield, Michigan office.  He has more than 25 years of actuarial and benefits consulting experience, as well as management.  His client responsibilities cover statewide and municipal plans located in Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Mark’s actuarial experience includes actuarial valuations, plan redesign analysis and implementation, long-range funding, and public pension risk management.  Additionally, Mark has significant experience providing testimony at arbitration hearings, as well as client educational sessions.

Mark is also responsible for the management of GRS’ Midwest Region, covering offices located in Southfield and Grand Rapids Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also part of GRS’ Executive Management Team, which focuses on client service, GRS associate development, and company growth

Professional Designations

• Fellow, Society of Actuaries
• Enrolled Actuary
• Fellow, Conference of Consulting Actuaries
• Member, American Academy of Actuaries

Presentations

Mark regularly provides client education sessions and materials designed specifically for a client’s needs on topics related to public pension design and funding.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Calvin College

Master of Science, Statistics, Michigan State University