Leabman to retire from Jewish Family Services

          Jewish Family Services announced on March 9 that Sylvan Leabman, president/CEO, has informed the board of directors of his plan to retire on Dec. 31.

          The board has formed a search committee to identify a new president/CEO and Steven Zimmerman, first vice chair of the board, has agreed to serve as the committee chair. The committee will use the board-approved succession planning process as their guideline for recruiting and hiring the new executive.

          Leabman has held the post for the past 12 years.

          Watch for future Chronicle articles about Leabman’s retirement and the new president/CEO when hired.