Lay Leadership

Temple Etz Chaim has always enjoyed the benefits of spirited, passionate lay leaders who are committed to the longevity and future of our community. These engaged leaders meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues and concerns pertaining to the business of TEC. Our monthly meetings are open to the community and we welcome any TEC member who chooses to attend! In June of each year, a new board is voted on and approved by the congregation at an annual Congregational Meeting. Each year, one half of the board positions change. A term runs for two years and each member may serve for up to two consecutive terms. We encourage you to join one of our meetings and have your voice be heard!

Treasurer David Yodkovik
Corresponding Secretary Elissa Lazarus
Recording Secretary Rachael Pugh
VP, Buildings & Grounds Dan Wachs
VP, Communications Rachel Carmona
VP, Early Childhood Education Chad Hampton
VP, Membership Vacant
VP, Personnel and Legal Josh Hopstone
VP, Project Funding Wendy Margolis*
VP, Religion & Worship Benny Sommerfeld
VP, Religious School Education Adya Riss
VP, Social Action Pam Friedman
VP, Youth Ilana Sweet
Trustee, Bingo  Marshall Scherr*
Trustee, Community Outreach  Mark Goldstein
Trustee, Governance  Steve Plotkin
Trustee, Programming  Dan Lubetkin
Trustee, Sustainability  Ely Jacobsohn
Men’s Club President Irwin Barney
Women of TEC President Linda Hutchings
Past President, Board Member Sherri Finn-Werber
Past President, Board Member Gary S. Katz
Past President, Board Member Myles Simpson
*Also, Past President