Executive Leadership
Jeff Carr, Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Carr is the CEO of JVS SoCal, where his mission-driven leadership has enhanced programs for people in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. With decades of experience supporting marginalized communities, he founded the Bresee Foundation Youth Program and oversaw major projects like the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. Since joining JVS SoCal in 2023, Jeff has focused on ensuring career development services prepare workers for the future and provide opportunities for those in need. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive of Albertina Kerr Centers in Oregon.
Colette Black, Chief Marketing and Development Officer
Colette M. Black is JVS SoCal’s Chief Development and Marketing Officer. A dynamic leader with nearly 10 years in non-profits and a strong background in advocacy for communities of color, she drives organizational success through innovation and collaboration. Previously, Colette had a long career at Sprint, serving as Chief of Staff to the Chief Information Officer, and leading Employee Resource Groups. Before joining JVS SoCal, she was the Chief Development Officer at UMOM New Day Centers in Arizona.
Ernesto Calzado, Chief Financial Officer
Ernesto Calzado is JVS SoCal’s Chief Financial Officer. Calzado has driven global business transformation & operational performance across a range of industries including consumer goods, telecommunications, and luxury hospitality. He has served various multinationals and closely held companies in financial leadership roles. Ernesto was an Audit Manager with Deloitte, is a CPA (Inactive) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida International University.
Kim Fedrick, Chief Programs Officer
Kim Fedrick is JVS SoCal’s Chief Program Officer. She has been with the agency since 2013 in a variety of positions including Vice President of Programs and Grants Director. Her deep knowledge of the programs and funds available to JVS SoCal’s participants is crucial in ensuring the agency’s impact in offering a broad range of services to thousands of individuals each year. Before joining JVS SoCal, Kim was President of the Make Keppel Special Foundation, an arts-focused non-profit in Glendale, California.
Ted Feldman, Chief Administrative Officer
Ted Feldman is JVS SoCal’s Chief Administrative Officer. He oversees the daily administrative operations, managing the Human Resources Department, Information Technology, and facilities. Under his leadership and in close collaboration with the CEO, Ted provides business input that has helped advance programs for individuals to achieve economic independence and sustainable employment. Before joining JVS SoCal in 2017, he was Chief Executive Officer at Windward Systems, a business management software company in Newport Beach, California.
Senior Management
Allie Casillas
Vice President, People & Culture
Randy H. Lapin
Senior Vice President, Philanthropy
Josefina Santiago
Vice President, GAIN & Refugee Services
Sean Thibault
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Suzanne Watson
Director, Project Management
Board of Directors
Officers
Ronny Bensimon
Board Chair
Micah DeKofsky
Board Treasurer
Partner, Grant Thorton LLP.
Sharon Darnov
Board Secretary
Trustee, Darnov Family Limited Partnership
Directors
Adam Abramowitz
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Intrepid Investment Bankers
Eileen Coskey Fracchia
Founder and Managing Principal, El Camino Group, LLC
Charlie Hill
Senior Vice President, Team Leader, Structured Finance, City National Bank
Robert C. Pearman
Of Counsel, Sanders Roberts LLP
Rick Powell*
President, Ashjer LLC
Sabrina Shadi
Partner, Baker & Hostetler, LLP
Cesar Trujillo
Head of TM Implementation & Delivery Deposit Services – Treasury Management, First Republic Bank
Peter Tu
CEO, Anypromo.com
Joel Berman
Partner, Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP
Mario Holten
Vice President, Social Impact, Southern California Region, Wells Fargo
Jeffrey Paul*
Self-employed
David Pelaia
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc
Chip W. Robertson
Real Estate Investor, Warland Investments Company
Harris Smith
Adjunct Professor of Accounting, USC Marshall School of Business
Ariel Mark
CAIA Tokyu US Land Corporation
Yelena Vayner
Sr. Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor – Capital Group
David Bolour
President AND Asset Management
Leland Felsenthal
Partner, FPM, Inc.
Samantha Haugh
SVP, Marketing, Banc of California
Jonathan A. Karp
Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
Matthew Paul
Real Estate Agent, Rodeo Realty
Jan Perry
Executive Director, Shelter Partnership Inc.
Thomas Schiff
President, Schiff Capital Investments
Tim Wilson
President, Ernest Packaging Solutions
David Wimmer
Swerdlow, Florence, Sanchez, Swerdlow & Wimmer LLC
Ambassador Board
Judith Felsenthal
Community Volunteer
Richard Foos
CEO, Shout! Factory
Rob Galperson
Vice President, Sales & Merchandising, Gertmenian
Marshall Geller
SCF Investments
A. Charles Wilson*
Attorney and Corporate Executive
Abner Goldstine*
Retired
Steven Hirsh
Property Manager/Philanthropist
Adrienne Horwitch*
Community Volunteer
Fred Kunik
President, AFE
Pearle Rae Levey
Real Estate
Heidi Levyn
Rick Powell*
President, Ashjer LLC
David Nikayin
President, Orbit Electric
W. Michael Rosenberg
Senior Managing Director, President, Intrepid Investment Bankers
Judy Rosenberg
Nonprofit Consultant
Jamie Rudman
Partner, Sanchez & Amador
Jack Suzar*
Managing Director, Belair Investment Advisors
*Former JVS Board President
Former Presidents, Retired
Sunny Caine
Retired
Donald S. Simons
Retired
M.M. Chuck Maltz
Retired