The Board of Directors of Jewish Family & Children’s Service has announced David Weiss will serve as the new Board President.

He is joined by incoming vice-presidents Judy Kaplan, financial development; Carla Rosen, strategic planning; Rick Rovac, agency services; and Megan Wilson, human resources. New directors on the board are Kenya Madison, Mor Regev, Betsey Rubenstein and Michael Silver.

Weiss assumes his responsibilities immediately, taking the reigns from outgoing president Fred Steinbach. He comes from a family of community service advocates.  Weiss’ father, Sanford Weiss, was president of the Board of the St. Louis Jewish Light and his mother, Ellen C. Weiss, was president of the Board of the Jewish Center for the Aged (which has since been sold and renamed). David Weiss’ late uncle, Richard Weiss, is well remembered as president of the Jewish Community Center and his aunt, Rochelle Weiss, was a vice president of National Council of Jewish Women.

A senior vice-president for investment at Stifel Nicolaus Financial, Weiss chose to find his own special niche. Eight years ago, he selected JF&CS as the agency to devote his time, energy and talents. Right away he felt a connection.   

When asked about what he sees as the challenges upon taking the reigns of the JF&CS Board, Weiss said, “The need for services has never been higher. There is a great deal to be done navigating such a large organization. However, JF&CS has a great staff and they will be a strong support.  I feel fortunate to have been given this opportunity at this time in my life.  I will devote my full effort to helping JF&CS serve as many of those who have need as possible.”

Weiss lives with his family in west St. Louis County. He is a graduate of Country Day (MICDS) and holds a bachelor’s of science degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. and a master of business administration degree from Washington University.