Our Board of Directors & Staff

We are privileged and honored to have a Board of Directors and Staff dedicated to building a strong and enduring Jewish community. Their passion and vision guide us to build a flourishing future for generations to come.

Board of Directors

Officers/Executive Committee

Robert Chicotsky, President
Jeff Rothschild, VP Campaign/Allocations
Tatyana Kisin, VP Community Relations
Shane Woodward, VP Administration
Kal Silverberg, Treasurer
Jeff Kaitcer, Secretary
Barry Schneider, Immediate Past President
Nicole Felberbaum,
Jewish Family Services Committee Chair
Jeffrey Hochster,
Federation Endowment Committee Chair

Presidential Appointees

Rhonda Krupp
Emily Slifkin

Elected Board Members

Al Abrams
Steve Brown
Jane Cohen
John Clay
Kevin Diamond
David Eberstein
Marilyn Englander
Lani Gordon
Dorit Mikulencak
David Narrett
David Nudleman
Tamara Shaffer


Main Phone Number:  817-569-0892

Jewish Federation Staff

Barry A. Abels, MEd.

Chief Executive Officer

817-569-0892 ext. 106
b.abels@tarrantfederation.org

Howard Rosenthal, J.D.

Associate Director
Community Relations, Adult Programs

817-569-0892 ext. 105
h.rosenthal@tarrantfederation.org

Cindy Simon

Communications & Engagement Manager

817-569-0892 ext. 102
c.simon@tarrantfederation.org


Main Phone Number:  817-569-0898 | Colleyville Office: 214-471-5087
info@tarrantjfs.org

Jewish Family Services Staff

Dr Carole Rogers, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist, 
Director Jewish Family Services

Dr. Robbie Kinney, Ph.D.  

Clinical Psychologist, 
North East Tarrant County Offices

Hedy Collins, CSA

Senior Program Director

Tamara Castaldo, CSA

Case Manager

Yael Sasley

Operations Manager

Nikki DeBlois

Administrative Assistant