Board Leadership
Ovation Communities recognizes new and retiring board members; celebrates giving with annual Golden Alliance event
Ovation Communities focuses on balancing wisdom, youth and history through its three boards to ensure continued strength and relevance long into the future. This year, a new Nominating Committee was added to help identify and recruit the best prospects. The organization is grateful to all members for their sage operational oversight, ambassadorship in the community, dedication to fundraising and unwavering commitment to Ovation’s mission. OVATION JEWISH HOME
Jay Frank, Chair Charles Bley Yaakov Cohen* Chelsea Cross* Eileen Graves Rachelle Hart Phil Himmelfarb Sara Hoffman Robin Irwin Jarrett Luckett Dennis Maiman William Mayer Bruce Paler Arleen Peltz Beth Peterman Bob Rudman* Marsheré Shackelford Ken Stein Hon. Glenn Yamahiro
Howard Loeb, Chair Shantel Bacchus* Alan Borsuk Todd Brachman Suzy Ettinger Emmy Ganos* Beverly Gruber Peter Klein Yulia Koltun Betsy Reilly Gary Sobel Leigh Tabak* Rotating off: Jeanette Peckerman
JEWISH HOME AND CARE CENTER FOUNDATION
Richard Strait, Chair Michael Altman Eugene Bass Jay Frank Rachelle Hart Philip Himmelfarb Robin J. Irwin William Komisar* Howard Loeb Arleen Peltz Jaclyn Small David Weber Rotating off: Josh Gimbel Stephen Richman *Indicates newly elected members.
New and Retiring Leaders Spotlight
Rob Irwin Past Chair, Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation “Rob served as our leader during what was probably the single most challenging time in Ovation’s history. In the midst of a global pandemic, he navigated leading virtually, working hard to keep members motivated and easing weariness with his genuine approach. We’re so grateful to Rob, and his legacy will live on through the many initiatives he supported, volunteers he energized and funding relationships he nurtured.” -Tanya Mazor, Foundation President
Rick Strait New Chair as of July 1, 2023 Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation “ We’re honored to welcome Rick as the new head of the Foundation board. His incredible wealth of financial and investment knowledge, deep sense of partnership and collaboration, and strategic vision will ensure a strong path as we navigate the landscape ahead.” -Tanya Mazor, Foundation President
Rachelle Hart Chair, Nominating Committee “Shelly’s deep connections in the community, knowledge of governance and genuine understanding of the philanthropic side of the organization are invaluable assets. As a longtime board member and partner, we’re thrilled she’s agreed to embark on this new role.” -Tanya Mazor, Foundation President
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