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
Melissa Rosenblum, Esq., President
Sarah Rosenthal, Vice President
Adam R. Steinberg, Vice President
Aaron R. Sykes, Treasurer
Eric Goldberg, Secretary
Melissa Rosenblum, Esq., was appointed to a two-year term as Board President of JFS in June 2025. Additionally, Melissa serves as Chair of the Board’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee and a member of the Financial Resources committee. Since joining the Board in March 2016, Melissa has held the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, and most recently, Vice President. A Criminal Defense Attorney for more than 25 years, she is the owner and proprietor of the Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC, in with locations in Atlantic City and Bridgeton. The proud mother of four – Eliana, Jared, Daniel, and Max – Melissa has instilled in her children the importance of giving back to the community. As she shared, “As Board President, I see my role as one of support. My job is to champion efforts, advocate for resources, and help ensure that JFS remains a cornerstone of care in our community.”
Directors
Jess Kane Berman
Michael Goldberg
Wendy Goldberg
Charles W. Kramer
Susan Fowler Maven+
Linda Rubin
Immediate Past Presidents
Matthew Simpson
Joel Caplan, Ph.D.*
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*
Johanna Perskie*
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
