Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce that Patty Simonson has assumed the position of CEO for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Canisius College, a Master’s degree from Adelphi University and a teaching certification from New York State.  During her tenure at the JCC, she has played an instrumental role in managing the day-to-day operations, program growth and development, staff and member engagement, community relations, talent management, and oversight of Camp Centerland.  

We would like to thank Mike Rawl for his tireless efforts to lead our JCC for the past three years, and wish him success in his new placement as the CEO of the New Orleans JCC.

Irwin Gelman, President, JCC Buffalo Board of Trustees