Temple Board - 2020
President – Doug Marden
First Vice President – Susan Leff
Vice President for Finance & Legal – Steve Greenfield
Steve lives with his wife Patty in Williston. They have two adult sons both of whom live locally. Steve has been a Temple member since 1987 and served as Temple President during 2009-2010. He retired from the Vermont Economic Development Authority in 2016, where he last served as Chief Operating Officer.
Vice President for Education – Lisa Greenblott
Vice President for Fundraising/Development – OPEN
Vice President | Marketing/Communications – OPEN
Treasurer – Bruce Hicken
In real life, Bruce is a CPA and Controller of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), husband of Barbara and father of Nati. At Temple, he enjoys attending folk services, teaching adult education and participating in Men’s Club activities. He has, on occasion, served as a lay leader of worship services and Torah study.
Recording Secretary – Jan Kline
Assistant Treasurer – OPEN
This position is only filled during the incumbent Treasurer’s final year in office.
Immediate Past President – David Collins
David lives in Williston with his wife Amy. They have two college age children: Alec and Maddie. They have been members of Temple Sinai for over 18 years. David has been on the board in prior years as President, First Vice President, a Trustee-At-Large, and assists with synagogue sponsored events. David enjoys the spiritual, musical and social aspects of being engaged with Temple Sinai. Many of his and Amy’s close friends are affiliated with Temple Sinai. David values the quality education that his children received from Temple Sinai’s staff. Outside of Temple, David manages a team at Global Foundries, and enjoys dining out with friends as well as skiing and playing tennis.
Trustees-at-Large — 2020
Trustee-at-Large – Stacie Gabert
Stacie has a dual role as a Trustee and Temple Administrator. As member of Temple Sinai since 2009, and with two kids in our Religious School, Stacie knows the community well, shares our mission, and is a knowledgeable welcoming presence in the office. Stacie grew up in Merrimack NH and moved to this area in 1994. She has worked in the accounting-bookkeeping field for over 15 years. She lives in Essex Junction with her boys, Clark and Dean. While the boys keep her busy, Stacie makes time to get outside, work out, read (preferably on a beach somewhere) and attend concerts. She is also a Red Sox fan.
Trustee-at-Large – Michael Rosenberg
The son of a Warsaw-born immigrant and WWII Purple Heart combat rifleman, Michael first affiliated with Temple during 1984 and has served terms as an officer (President, 1988-89) or Trustee during each succeeding decade. He concurrently was a member of diverse community boards including UVM Hillel, Burlington City Arts, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival and the Winooski Public Safety Commission while engaged in private law practice. Now retired, Michael and his wife, Pat Sears, were married in Temple Sinai and presently reside on the upper Winooski Falls.
Trustee-at-Large – Jeff Solomon
Trustee-at-Large – Barbara Hicken
Committee and Auxiliary Group Leaders - 2020
Brotherhood – Steve Greenfield
Steve lives with his wife Patty in Williston. They have two adult sons both of whom live locally. Steve has been a Temple member since 1987 and served as Temple President during 2009-2010. He retired from the Vermont Economic Development Authority in 2016, where he last served as Chief Operating Officer.
Cemetery – Gene Sklar
Chaverim – OPEN
Continuing Education – OPEN
House – Len Rubin
Religious School – Julie Baer
Oneg Coordinator – OPEN
Human Resources – OPEN
Membership/Outreach – Barbra Marden
Sisterhood – Linda Retchin
Social Action – David Shiman
David is a retired Professor of Education from UVM. He is married to Elise Guyette and has two daughters, Kathleen and Sarah, who received B’nai Mizvot at Temple Sinai. He hopes for a congregation that becomes more actively involved in Tikkun Olam activities. He is presently active on restorative justice panels in South Burlington, the Peace & Justice Center board of directors, and a national steering committee on human rights education. And, he has a dog named Dori.
Spiritual – Mark Leopold
Mark Leopold is a native of Burlington Vermont. He has been serving as cantorial soloist since the founding of Temple Sinai in 1966. He is the youngest son of charter members Jules and Gertrude Leopold, both of blessed memory. Mark has taught in the Temple Religious School and served as Chair of the Spiritual Committee and on the Board. He also tutors B’nai Mitzvah students. Mark attended Burlington schools and the University of Vermont. By day Mark is a computer programmer working for the state of Vermont. He is the father of 5 children and has 5 grandchildren; he resides in Burlington with his wife, Deborah Leopold.
