By Donna Ruhanen, Marketing Chair
The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe recently named Jim Rotenberg as its new president for the 2017-18 year. He succeeds outgoing president Neal Denning.
Jim has been a member of The Community Fund board since 2010 and has served in many capacities for the organization, including as evaluations and golf co-chair. He and his wife, Ellen, have five children, ages 7 to 14. Rotenberg graduated with a master’s degree from St. Bonaventure University and is a professor in the school of business at Monroe College. An active member of the community, Jim sits on the Lawrence Park West Homeowners Association.
“During my six-year tenure on the board of directors, I have gained much insight into how our mission positively affects our community,” said Rotenberg. “My numerous roles within the organization have allowed me to see firsthand the Fund’s impact on our neighbors,” Rotenberg continued. “As we enter The Community Fund’s 98th year, I am proud to share that we continue to enhance the lives of our neediest residents. With many generous donations, we can assist and support over 20 social service agencies and local community programs that serve the residents of Bronxville, the Bronxville PO area, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe.”
Other appointments for the 2017-18 board are William Rizzo, president-elect; Kate Hargrove Ramundo, secretary; Susan Conniff, treasurer; Jennifer Lescott and William U. Knox, investment chairs; Donna Ruhanen, marketing chair; Annette Healey Dowling and P. Douglas Meyer, Bronxville campaign chairs; and Michael A. Calano and David Scalzo, Eastchester and Tuckahoe campaign chairs.
Ryan Anderson, Lisa Bodell, Susan Conniff, Gary Garofalo, Chris Kreig, Amy Parsons, and Jeff Ungvary are new to the board. They will join current board members Robert Castano, Jennifer Nelson Colao, Ashleigh Donovan, Kristen Evans, Barbara S. Eustis, Thomas Giordano, Frances Harris, Rosetta McArdle, Kevin McNeill, Thomas Sipple, Albert Van Ness, Mark J. Welshimer, and Kiri Wolfe.
“Jim is a huge asset to The Community Fund board,” said Amy Korb, executive director of The Community Fund. “His knowledge of our community and his experience in many different roles within the Fund make him well suited for his new role.” Ms. Korb added, “I look forward to partnering with this dynamic board to further the impact of the Fund and to be able to reach as many of our residents as possible.”
The Community Fund is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1919 to enhance the quality of life and assist all Bronxville residents (including the Bronxville PO areas), Eastchester, and Tuckahoe. For 98 years, The Community Fund has been proud to give locally to support our most important local needs.
