Our Leadership

The Atlanta Jewish Foundation leadership helps guide our vision, values, and impact. We are deeply grateful for the dedicated lay leaders who generously share their time, wisdom, and passion to strengthen Jewish Atlanta and help shape a vibrant future for our community.

Michael Merlin, Founder, Merlin Wealth Management, AJF Chair

Mark Teichner, AJF Investment Chair, Director of Investments, Argent Institutional Trust Company

 

Beth Arogeti, Immediate Past Board Chair, JFGA

Ted Blum, Managing Shareholder, Chair – Atlanta Corporate Practice, Greenberg Traurig

Steven Cadranel, President, Arris Realty Partners

Howard Katz, CFP & CEPA, Managing Partner, Linea Private Wealth Management

Debbie Kuniansky, Board Chair, JFGA

Joel E. Marks, Committee Member, AJF

Joel Neuman, General Counsel, Georgia Justice Project

Beth Paradies, Committee Member, AJF

A.J. Robinson, President, Central Atlanta Progress

Mark Silberman, Owner, Refrigiwear & Chairman, Jewish Future Promise

Michelle Simon, Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign

 

Mark Teichner, AJF Investment Chair, Director of Investments, Argent Institutional Trust Company

Michael Merlin, Founder, Merlin Wealth Management, AJF Chair

Barry Berlin, CFA, Advisor, Kendeda Fund

Dory Black, Chief Legal Officer, Momnt

Ted Blum, Managing Shareholder, Chair – Atlanta Corporate Practice, Greenberg Traurig

Mary Cahill, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, Acansa

David S. Siegel, Partner, Assurance Services

Emily C. Sanders, Board, JF&CS

Renee S. Kutner, President & CEO, JFGA

Mark Warner

Mike Murphy, Board Chair, The Breman

Davi Kutner, Partner, Aprio

Kerry Miller, Partner Overton Venture Capital

Blair Rothstein, Managing Director, Register Financial

Adam Sonenshine, Managing Director, Holder Properties

Mark Spatt, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Cornerstone Investment

Simeon Wallis, Chief Investment Officer, Aprio