113th Annual Meeting

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Please join us for the 113th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Be part of one of the most compelling events of the year featuring Dr. Ronald J. Clark, who oversaw critical infrastructure protection across physical and cyber risks activities for the Department of Homeland Security in his role as Deputy Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD). Dr. Clark served in the White House under both President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush.

Dr. Clark is also a retired Marine Corps infantry and force reconnaissance officer. Dr. Clark is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the National Security Council Outstanding Service Award. Currently, Dr. Clark is CEO of Spartan Strategy and Risk Management providing advisory services on national security challenges.

In addition:

• Featured remarks by Board Chair, Gary L. Gross
• Presentation of the 2017 Charles Eisenman Award for Exceptional Community Service to Michael Siegal
• Election of Federation Trustees

Dessert reception
(kosher dietary laws observed)

Free and open to the public.

ABOUT DR. RONALD J. CLARK:
In January 2017, Dr. Ronald J. Clark completed his service as the Deputy Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate. Currently, he is the CEO of Spartan Strategy and Risk Management providing advisory services to public and private sector corporations on national security challenges. As the former Deputy Under Secretary, he oversaw the Office of Infrastructure Protection, the Federal Protective Service, the Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis and the Office of Biometrics and Identity Management a combined team of over 16,000 Department of Homeland Security personnel. He also integrated the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications to ensure a holistic approach to infrastructure protection across physical and cyber risk activities.

Dr. Clark previously served in the White House under both President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush. With President Obama he served on the National Security Council Staff as a Director and Senior Director. Under President Bush he served in the Executive Office of the President. Dr. Clark is also a retired Marine Corps infantry and force reconnaissance officer who led units in combat overseas and served as a senior advisor to the Multi-National Forces Iraq Commander and to the Commander of U.S. Central Command.

Dr. Clark was an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia and later served as a White House Fellow concentrating on national contingency plans. He participated in the NYC ‪9/11 Search and Rescue Operation and supported the launch of a Hurricane Katrina Emergency Operations Center in New Orleans. Dr. Clark is the recipient of numerous awards including the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal and the National Security Council Outstanding Service Award. Dr. Clark received a BA degree from the University of Rochester, and holds two MEd degrees and a PhD degree from the University of Virginia.

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Pre-registration is now closed. Walk-ins accepted, please contact infomgr@jcfcleve.org or 216-593-2900 x740 for more information.