St. Paul Jewish Federation Campaign Award
Ron has contributed much to the Jewish community over the past 20 years, playing an important part in promoting the mission and values of the St. Paul Jewish Federation by passionately making a difference. Not only did he promote the Federation's mission internationally by serving as a committee member overseas from 2002 to 2004, but he also ensured the effective allocation of resources by participating in the Central Planning Budget Committee as a board member for several years.
Twin Cities Cardozo Society Annual Dinner
Ron and Andrew attended the Cardozo Society award ceremony supporting 2023 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award winner Alan Milavetz, who is Andrew's Father-in-law and Ron's longtime friend.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Greater Twin Cities
Ron and his little brother enjoying a special moment together. Ron's monumental efforts and commitment to support BBBS was instrumental in securing a grant for the organization from Baird!
St. Paul Jewish Federation
The St. Paul Jewish Federation unites people to care for the most vulnerable in St. Paul, Israel and 70 countries worldwide. They provide pathways to engage in Jewish life, and we inspire leadership, philanthropy and initiatives that deliver impact for our community.
Mission: We believe no Jew should ever feel alone.
We ensure the lasting presence of an inclusive, vibrant Jewish community in St. Paul.
Ron is a past Board Member and Campaign Chair.
Andrew is on the Board and is part of the Finance Committee.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities has been creating and supporting youth mentoring relationships since 1920. Since their inception, more than half a million Twin Cities kids have had their lives changed for the better, forever.
Mission: Create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Ron is currently a big brother and you may see him crusing on the lake with his little brother (see picture above).
Twin Cities (TC) Jewfolk
TC Jewfolk is the Twin Cities’ only independent Jewish news, events and culture online media hub devoted to engaging, informing, and connecting the Twin Cities’ local Jewish community.
Andrew is currently the Treasurer of TC Jewfolk and has been a Board Member for 3+ years.
Second Harvest Heartland
Every day, Second Harvest Heartland is working together to source and distribute food efficiently, advocate for effective policies and programs, and invest in new ways to end hunger in the heartland.
Mission: We believe hunger is a solvable problem
There is more than enough food for everyone. As one of the nation’s largest hunger relief agencies, it’s our job to make sure healthy, nutritious food gets to the households who need it.
Ron and Andrew attend periodic Baird Gives Back events and volunteer at the local Food Bank.