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
Jennie Condon, Stingrays Coach
Nathan Schloss, Aquatics Program Manager
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
Sandy Engel, Graphic Designer + Marketing Specialist
Finance
Denise Littlefield, Accounting Assistant
Board Members
Current Board Members
Jason Zidell is the current Immediate Past-President of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
John Emshwiller is the current Vice President of Facilities of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
David Solondz is the current Vice President of Strategy of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
Nate Smith is the current Treasurer of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
Naomi Harwin is the current Secretary of the MJCC and PJA Boards.
Barry Benson, originally from Massachusetts, has been a Portland area resident for over 30 years.
Eric is an active MJCC member and is passionate about Jewish heritage and cultural values.
Nicole Frisch has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs and strategic communications.
Marni is a past Treasurer of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
Martha is a public interest attorney with Legal Aid Services of Oregon.
Arielle is an active MJCC member and parent of two current (and one future) PJA students.
Michelle is an active member of the MJCC, where her two daughters have attended Day Camp, swim lessons, and Stingrays Swim Team.
Karli Kondo completed her undergraduate in Business Administration and her master’s in Counseling Psychology at Pacific University.
Rick Nitti is a retired non-profit leader who served as the Executive Director of Neighborhood House for 18 years.
Arnon is a Director of Strategic Planning + Product Management at Intel Corporation.
Danelle is a past President of both the MJCC and PJA Boards.
Tamar was part of a founding family in the PJA Giving Circle, is a member of the MJCC, is the mother of two PJA students, and is a prior co-Chair of Kehillah, PJA's Parents Association.