We are thrilled to announce that Michael Winnick has been elected Chairman of Juma’s National Board of Directors. Michael is the Head of Institutional Sales at Charles Schwab Investment Management (CSIM). Prior to joining CSIM in 2015, Mr. Winnick was Managing Director of US Sales & Partnerships for Russell Investment’s intermediary business responsible for distribution of Russell’s mutual funds. He has extensive Board experience, including the past three years at Juma’s Board during which he served on the Development Committee, became Vice-Chair and Co-hosted Juma’s 25th Anniversary Gala. “I am excited to continue supporting Juma in this new role, and I am deeply appreciative of the work of my predecessor, Scott Garell, particularly the support he provided to the organization last year as it transitioned to a new CEO”, Michael commented.

We are also excited to welcome Steve Wolfe, Ahsha (Merson) Haggart and Willie Alford II, to Juma’s National Board of Directors:

Steve Wolfe is the co-founder of Growth Street Partners, a San Francisco-based growth equity firm. He brings to Juma a wealth of business and financial expertise, which he will put to good use as he leads the Board’s Finance Committee.

Ahsha (Merson) Haggart is a Principal of TPG Sixth Street Partners, based in San Francisco, and focused on strategy and capital formation. She will be joining the Board’s Development Committee to which she brings a strong background in finance and investment as well as prior experience serving on event and development committees.  

Willie Alford II is a Managing Director at Blackrock. Willie leads the Foundation and Endowment effort in the Western U.S., which provides investment management services to nonprofit institutions. Juma will benefit from Willie’s deep knowledge of the sector as well as his expertise in business development.