![Nadine Gartner, President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642628082/portland/wn4ibkw5rzxdlnzszlse/NadineGartnercolorweb_1.jpg","width":233}])
Nadine Gartner, President
Nadine Gartner is the current President of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
Our People
Staff
The staff at the MJCC are proud to embrace these important Pillar Behaviors in order to ensure your experience is the best it can be. Please let us know how else we might be of service to you.
MJCC Staff:
Admin
Steve Albert, Executive Director
Jenny Robinett, Assistant Executive Director
Beth Germain, Chief Financial Officer
Miriam Stroud, Human Resources Director
Eden Samiee, Executive Assistant
Membership
Hillary Shifrin, Wellness Programs + Engagement Manager
Rentals
Bethany West, Rentals + Events Manager
Arzélie McAllister, Rentals + Events Assistant Manager
Fitness
Joe Seitz, Fitness Coordinator + Personal Trainer
Youth Programs
Holden Regnier, Youth Programs Manager
Aquatics
Madi O’Connell, Aquatics Program Manager
Jennie Condon, Stingrays Coach
Development
Bess Butterworth, Development Events + Community Programs Manager
Lisa Katon, Donor Relations + Grants Specialist
Karen Sapoznikow, Database Coordinator + Development Assistant
Marketing
Becky Ewer, Marketing + Creative Director
Angelica Evans, Graphic Designer, Social Media + Marketing Specialist
Sandy Engel, Graphic Designer + Marketing Specialist
Finance
Denise Littlefield, Accounting Assistant
Board Members
Current Board Members
![David Solondz, President-Elect]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635185070/portland/k3kiwxdn9btn6ymmy25b/DavidSolondzcolor-web.jpg","width":233}])
David Solondz, President-Elect
David Solondz is the current President-Elect of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![John Emshwiller, Vice President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1593635382/portland/a1iky8ixhkpvm139kgag/JohnEmshwiller.jpg","width":233}])
John Emshwiller, Vice President
John Emshwiller is the current Vice President of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Nate Smith, Treasurer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1691612574/portland/uz86sptk8hynt5wy0y5e/NateSmithcolorweb.jpg","width":2200}])
Nate Smith, Treasurer
Nate Smith is the current Treasurer of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Naomi Harwin, Secretary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634238840/portland/gaejmmxjwtqbbev0nh4d/NaomiHarwincolor-web4.jpg","width":233}])
Naomi Harwin, Secretary
Naomi Harwin is the current Secretary of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Jules Bailey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753822372/portland/axpfc636uejbywdiqeic/JulesBaileyweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753822372/portland/axpfc636uejbywdiqeic/JulesBaileyweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753822372/portland/axpfc636uejbywdiqeic/JulesBaileyweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753822372/portland/axpfc636uejbywdiqeic/JulesBaileyweb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1753822372/portland/axpfc636uejbywdiqeic/JulesBaileyweb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1753822372/portland/axpfc636uejbywdiqeic/JulesBaileyweb.jpg","width":2200}])
Jules Bailey
Jules Bailey is Chief Strategy Officer for CLYNK, a national recycling technology company.
![Barry Benson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/p4ayldok9w0xat2iv29o/Barry-Benson-233.jpg","width":233}])
Barry Benson
Barry Benson, originally from Massachusetts, has been a Portland area resident for over 30 years.
![Eric Brickenstein]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691620974/portland/irt76yjhrd8cjxzn48wp/EricBrickensteincolorwebusethisone.jpg","width":233}])
Eric Brickenstein
Eric is an active MJCC member and is passionate about Jewish heritage and cultural values.
![Nicole Frisch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722982342/portland/vn94l4ye08ohiwmkqdpa/NicoleKforwebcopy.jpg","width":233}])
Nicole Frisch
Nicole Frisch has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs and strategic communications.
![Dr. Eric Herman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753808633/portland/flzvoplgntmhobsf8sxq/EricHermanwebcopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753808633/portland/flzvoplgntmhobsf8sxq/EricHermanwebcopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753808633/portland/flzvoplgntmhobsf8sxq/EricHermanwebcopy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753808633/portland/flzvoplgntmhobsf8sxq/EricHermanwebcopy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1753808633/portland/flzvoplgntmhobsf8sxq/EricHermanwebcopy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1753808633/portland/flzvoplgntmhobsf8sxq/EricHermanwebcopy.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Eric Herman
Dr. Eric Herman is the Chief Primary Care and Population Health Officer for Oregon Health and Science University.
![Arielle Goranson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723828081/portland/vjqvr1w9m4l9pq210s6e/ArielleGoranson-weblowerres.jpg","width":2200}])
Arielle Goranson
Arielle is an active MJCC member and parent of two current (and one future) PJA students.
![Martha Izenson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664829339/portland/u1kgoinbii7vb3rla6ho/MarthaIzensoncolorweb.jpg","width":233}])
Martha Izenson
Martha is a public interest attorney with Legal Aid Services of Oregon.
![Michelle Kashinsky]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595272525/portland/iqhlihk4axazartj5vpf/MKashinskynewphoto.jpg","width":233}])
Michelle Kashinsky
Michelle is an active member of the MJCC, where her two daughters have attended Day Camp, swim lessons, and Stingrays Swim Team.
![Rick Nitti]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660677210/portland/y5sgeipw24kjhvh9mtgg/RickNitticolorweb.jpg","width":233}])
Rick Nitti
Rick Nitti is a retired non-profit leader who served as the Executive Director of Neighborhood House for 18 years.
![Arnon Peleg]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664392792/portland/y1vnt5m3jhiftfxf4w41/ArnonPelegweb.jpg","width":233}])
Arnon Peleg
Arnon is a Director of Strategic Planning + Product Management at Intel Corporation.
![Danelle Romain]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/agqjpnrnv7qdyibeu6fv/Danelle-Romain-233.jpg","width":233}])
Danelle Romain
Danelle is a past President of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
![Jason Zidell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564616835/portland/cktsuk8rdagze8kagfa9/Jason-Zidell-233.jpg","width":233}])
Jason Zidell
Jason Zidell is a past President of the MJCC and PJA Boards.