

Lay Leadership
The governing board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton (JFGD) includes our agencies the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services, and the Jewish Foundation of Greater Dayton. All agencies have representative members on the board. This body is the legal representative for the Jewish Federation and for its members. The board’s responsibility is to fulfill the mission, and they direct our work that helps us fulfill our mission.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton & its Agencies care
for those in need, strengthen Jewish life, and create connections
among Jews — acting locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton Board and Officers
If you have questions about how our Board of Directors is selected, or need more information, please contact JFGD CEO Cathy Gardner at (937) 610-1555.
2021 – 2022 JFGD Officers

Heath Gilbert
President

Bruce Feldman
Immediate Past President

Mary Rita Weissman
President Elect/VP Personnel/Foundation Chair

Beverly Louis
Secretary

Neil Friedman
Treasurer

Dan Sweeny
VP Resource Development
2021 – 2022 JFGD Board Members
Josh Atkin
Bonnie Beaman Rice
Amy Bloom
Dr. Samuel Dorf
Dr. Michele Dritz
Marni Flagel
Jon Freeman
Renate Frydman
Teddy Goldenberg
Helen Halcomb
Dr. Stephen Harlan
Dr. Martin Jacobs
Marc Katz
Rabbi Nochum Mangel
Ben Mazer
Meredith Moss Levinson
Kathryn Polk
Joseph Saks
Ira Segalewitz