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Michigan Board

As one of many ORT America Regions, Michigan is responsible for raising funds to support the global ORT program. We accomplish our goals with the help of leaders, volunteers and contributors. The Board of Directors consists of Officers, Committee Chairs, ORT Chapter Presidents, Chair of the Hermelin ORT Resource Center, Members at Large and National ORT America Board Members. The Board meets quarterly in addition to monthly Executive Committee meetings.

Michigan Region

President

Brad “Bubba” Urdan

Vice Presidents

Jennifer Gilbert

Scott Marcus

Brad Oleshansky

Brian Raznick

Layne Sakwa

Rebecca Jasgur Schlussel

Robbie Sherman

Steven J. Tapper

Treasurer

Keith Lublin*

Secretary

Suzanne Berman**

Board Members

Arlene Barris**

Janet Berman**

Roz Blanck

Beverley J. Katz*

Rochelle Lieberman

Bruce Marwil

Heather Marwil

Julie Marx

Robyn Presser

Linda Sahn**

Sherrie Singer

Andi Wolfe**

Advisory Committee

James August**

Elaine Beresh**

George Blum

Dana Burnstein**

Richard Burstein**

Robert Colburn**

James Colman**

David Gans**

Paula Glazier**

Sharon Hart**

Harriet Jacobson**

Dorothy Sandberg

Hershel Sandberg

Sandy Shecter**

National Board Members

Doreen Hermelin***

Nicole Kovacs

Randy Wertheimer**

Regional Director

Nicole Miller

* Immediate Past President

** Past President

*** Immediate Past National President

What People Are Saying

“ORT is helping unemployed and underemployed people in Michigan receive the tech and computer skills they need to gain employment. This [Rub-a-Dub] program is wildly successful. It’s oversold, it’s helping numerous people from all walks of life. When times get difficult, you want to help out as much as you can right here at home. This event makes that happen.”

Randy Wertheimer,
President of Hunter Pasteur Homes and a Rub-a-Dub co-chair

“Rub‑a‑ Dub is one of the most fun events of the summer. ORT is a powerful organization – it sends a powerful message about the importance of education and training. ORT really does a great job of reaching citizens in our community who can use the help and need the support.”

Steven J. Tapper,
Vice President of ORT Michigan and Rub-a-Dub Co-chair

“ORT and by extension, Rub-a-Dub, have been a part of my family tradition for more than 27 years. My parents committed a large part of their volunteer and philanthropic lives advancing the ORT mission of providing education and training to people across the globe. Rub-a-Dub marries the fun of a summer evening barbecue with fundraising for ORT in Michigan and abroad.”

Brian Hermelin

“ORT has impacted the education of our community and the world for 130 years – and Rub-a-Dub is the biggest fundraiser for ORT locally, started by my late husband as a fluke in our garage. Rub-a-Dub has come to mean something very special to so many – it’s a spirited event that involves so many members of our community of all ages.”

Doreen Hermelin,
Past president of ORT America

“Dan and I are so thrilled that our family is involved with Camp Hermelin and with ORT. The mission and the goals of ORT are values that everyone can get on board with. What better mission is there than to empower people to be self-sufficient?”

Jennifer Gilbert,
Camp Hermelin co‑chair

“[Camp Hermelin] is ORT’s only event for the entire family – for several generations, even. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a conversation with your kids about the importance of giving back. To empower people to succeed is the best goal there is.”

Rachel Zimmerman,
Camp Hermelin co-chair