Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced she has accepted the resignation of Greg Samorajski, former chief executive officer of the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System. His resignation was received May 1 and was effective immediately. Samorajski was placed on administrative leave March 31 as a result of alleged misconduct allegations. IPERS Chief Benefits Officer Steven Herbert was also placed on administrative leave shortly after Samorajski, pending an investigation of misconduct allegations. Reynolds has directed the Department of Administrative Services to immediately initiate a nationwide search for a new IPERS chief executive, according to the announcement. The IPERS Investment Board will be involved with the recruitment and hiring process. Elizabeth Hennessey, general counsel at IPERS, who was appointed acting CEO when Samorajski was placed on leave, will continue to serve in that capacity until a new leader is named.