Board of Directors

2010 Board of Directors

Officers and Chairs

	Rob Leavitt – President I joined the UJA board in 2005 to pursue my interest in Jewish causes and helping Israel. Now, as president, I hope to spread this passion to others in the Roaring Fork Valley. I Live in Basalt with my lovely wife Erika and our two young daughters Eden Tess and Jordan Bee, and when I am not working in construction, real estate, or teaching skiing, I like to fish, bike and hike.
	Richard Shenk, Vice President and Campaign Co-Chair Richard has served as UJA Campaign Chair previously. Before moving full time to Snowmass Village, he served as President of the Cincinnati Jewish Federation.
	Robert Sirkus, Treasurer My wife and I have been full time residents of the Valley for two years. I am excited to be involved with UJA here after serving on various committees at the Atlanta Federation for the past 10 years.

	Richie Pearlstone - Deputy Campaign Chair Richie has previously served as UJA President and as Campaign Chair and was one of the founders of UJA Aspen Valley. Richie is currently also Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
	Melinda Goldrich – Chair, Lion of Judah; Chair, Nominating Committee Melinda just completed a four-year term as UJA President. She has been involved with UJA for many years.
	Robert Morris - Chair, Allocation
	Julie Puchkoff, Chair, Pomegranate (see below under "New Members")

New Members as of January 1, 2010

	Alan Altman - New Board Member My wife Judi and I have been part-time residents the past 5 years and became permanent residents 6 months ago. I am a consultative gynecologist specializing in menopause and sexual dysfunction, as well as the local Mohel.
	Julie Puchkoff - New Board Member I have lived in the Aspen area for over 20 years and work as an exercise physiologist at Aspen Valley Hospital. I look forward to getting more women involved with the Pomegranate group and expanding our involvement in the Jewish community.
	Nina Hawn Zale - New Board Member I have been a lifelong supporter and active participant in various Jewish causes and organizations. I look forward to working to expand community involvement in Aspen and appreciate the opportunity to strengthen local support.

Past Presidents
Melinda Goldrich
Richie Pearlstone
Dorothy Thau
Tom Waldeck
Larry Winnerman

Members
Alan Altman
Shlomo Ben-Hamoo
David Chazen

David F. Chazen -
Managing Director of Chazen Capital
Prior to Chazen Capital, David was a co-founder of Win Stuff Corporation, a national operator of skill crane vending machines. David was also a co-founder of Good Stuff Corporation, a manufacturer of licensed toys. David currently serves as President of both of these companies. Prior to that he was an associate at Goldman Sachs in New York. David received his BS from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and his MBA from Columbia Business School. David is on the Board of the Chazen Institute at Columbia Business School, the Board of the Society of Fellows of the Aspen Institute, The Board of Jazz Aspen, The Board of Natan, and is a member of Young President's Organization. His interests include Snowboarding and Marathon Running.

Jerry Epstein
Julie Franklin
Adam Goldsmith

Sandy Goldman Israel
Prior to moving to Aspen in 1977 and working
for The Snowmass Company, Aspen Magazine,
and KSNO Radio, Sandy was in Overseas Training School in Washington DC as a covert employee for the Central Intelligence Agency. She worked in the White House from 1964-1968 under Johnson/Humphrey. She is the co-founder of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure and remains a breast cancer activist.

Rabbi Mendel Mintz
Bob Sirkus
Melanie Sturm
Dorothy Thau
Hal Thau
Lorrie Winnerman
Nina Zale

2009 Executive Committee
Rob Leavitt, President
Melinda Goldrich, Immediate Past President
Richard Shenk, Vice President and Campaign Chair
Richie Pearlstone, Deputy Campaign Chair
Melanie Sturm