Lay Leadership
JFS is governed by two lay leadership bodies, the Board of Directors (Board) and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The JFS Board, comprised of members of our Jewish community and one member of the CAC (which serves to link the Board and CAC directly), empowers our professional staff and helps establish the strategic direction of the agency. The CAC, comprised of community business and organizational leaders, provides advice to the Board and the agency as a whole about what is happening community-wide in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
Working side-by-side, the members of the Board and CAC bring a specific expertise, diversity and knowledge base to our Board and are vital to our operations and success. The individuals who serve in lay leadership positions give of their time freely because they believe in JFS’s mission, purpose, and place in the community.
Board of Directors
Governance Committee
Matthew Simpson, President
Melissa Rosenblum, Esq., Vice President
Sarah Rosenthal, Vice President
Adam R. Steinberg, Treasurer
Matthew Simpson was appointed to a two-year term as Board President of JFS in June 2023. Prior to serving as Board President, he was a member of the Board for seven years in various roles. He has also been a board liaison for the Community Advisory Committee and has been the Regional Manager at Carfax for Police for the past 13 years, serving to strengthen the agency’s relationship with law enforcement. Matt resides in Linwood, New Jersey with his two sons, Michael and David. His commitment through volunteerism has always been exemplary. During the pandemic, Matt, along with his sons, were on-site, helping in the food pantry and ensuring needs were met.
Directors
Colin G. Bell, Esq.
Eric Goldberg
Jess Kane Berman
Charles W. Kramer
Susan Fowler Maven+
Linda Rubin
Immediate Past Presidents
Joel Caplan, Ph.D.*
Johanna Perskie*
Honorary Board of Directors
Gail Mackler-Carlino*
Ken Eisenberg*
Alice Epstein✡
Anna Feldman*
Bethanie Gorny, Ed.D.*
Mitchell Gurwicz*
Larry Horowitz, CPA*
Shy Kramer*
Robert Lang, Esq.*
Marc Lowenstein, Ph.D.*
Darren Matik*
Arlene Potler*
Patti Reed-Rosenberg*
Carol G. Rimm*✡
Lois Rothenberg✡
Doug Stanger, Esq.*
Kenneth Steinberg*
Richard B. Wise, M.D.
Eric Wood, Esq.*
Golda Wood*
Community Advisory Committee
Adam E. Barker, Esq.
Barry Goff, Jr.
Jennifer K. Goudy
Samantha Kiley
Steffen Klenk
Vernon Lawrence
Nancy A. Lynch
Alexander C. Marino
Victor M. Moreno
Alexandra E. Nunzi
Judith Otterburn-Martinez, MA
James A. Sarkos
Roslyn Talley, MSW
John Zarych, Esq.
+CAC Delegate
* Past president
✡ Deceased
