The Community Chest Welcomes Neighbors to Board of Managers

The Community Chest announces six new trustees joined the Board of Managers. The nonprofit agency welcomes these active members of the community from eastern Bergen County to guide the organization:

• Jamie Toolen, an insurance manager from River Edge;
• Vicki Sidrow, former CEO of Vantage Health and a real estate agent from Fort Lee;
• The Reverend Dr. William H. Allport, II, Rector and Senior Clergyperson of Saint Paul's Church in Englewood;
• Andrew Kovar, owner of an events planning business, from Tenafly;
• Anton Schermer, an executive with Staples, from Tenafly; and
• Jennifer Yanowitz, an administrator with Englewood Health from Tenafly.

These new trustees will serve a three-year term, working with the organization to carry out its motto, Neighbors Helping Neighbors. As part of their tenure, they must serve on at least one board of manager's committee.

"Each is a dedicated member of the community and presents a unique set of skills, expertise, and talent which will be very valuable to The Community Chest. They are all expected to work on governance and fundraising and to help to market The Community Chest, as widely as possible," explained Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director.

"I am delighted to welcome these fine community members to the board. They will make excellent contributions to The Community Chest and aid us in carrying out the organization's mission," said Richard Kennedy, President, Board of Managers.

The Community Chest's Board of Managers is comprised of 21 community leaders dedicated to improving the lives of neighbors in need. People interested in being considered for board membership may contact Dr. Wimpfheimer at (201) 568-7474.

For further information about The Chest, visit the organization's website or contact (201) 568-7474.