JPro San Diego is back with another Luminary Breakfast! Start your morning with special access to San Diego’s inspirational, dynamic, and entrepreneurial lay leaders. Pull back the curtain as we explore these leaders’ trajectory as both cherished professionals and volunteers of our Jewish organizations with opportunities for Q&A.
Join us for our next session with two visionary San Diego leaders, Gary Jacobs and David Wax, who will share their journeys from local influence to national leadership roles at the JCC Association of North America. Our conversation will be facilitated by Betzy Lynch, President and CEO of the Lawrence Family JCC.
Gary Jacobs is the founder of Jacobs Investment Company. He is the chairman of Next Generation Technologies, and is a director of GEO2 Technologies, Bio2 Technologies, Motus GI Technologies, M.S.T – Medical Surgical Technologies, and DermTech International. He serves on the boards of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Community Centers Association, and The Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs International Teen Leadership Institute (JITLI).
David Wax is a visionary leader within the JCC Movement, known for his significant contributions to key programs such as JCC Maccabi®, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, and the JBrand initiative. His leadership and personal investment have been critical to advancing JCC Association’s mission. In 2020, Wax retired from WAXIE Sanitary Supply, after helping it grow into a leading national platform for janitorial and sanitation products. He served as board chair of NETWORK® Services Company, a global distribution entity representing 125 independently owned businesses. Wax has also played major roles in fundraising and community development efforts, including co-chairing the LFJCC’s Pillars of Light campaign, which raised over $1.5 million annually. He continues to serve on numerous committees and advisory councils, shaping the future of the JCC Movement.
Highlights of each breakfast:
- Engaging Speaker: Hear from a distinguished leader who will share insights and stories in their area of expertise.
- Networking Opportunities: Grow your relationships with colleagues, expand your network, and explore potential collaborations.
- Delicious Breakfast: Fuel your day with a gourmet spread, including a variety of kosher options.
- Inspiring Atmosphere: Surround yourself with motivated individuals in a welcoming and vibrant environment.
Lawrence Family JCC – Jacobs Family Campus
4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
If ticketing costs prohibit your attendance, please contact Paige (paige@thehivesd.org) for scholarship opportunities.
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