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Richard Jacobson – 2021 Koonin Family Service Award Recipient

In 2021, JELF was proud to honor Richard Jacobson with JELF’s Steve and Eydie Koonin Family Service Award, which is presented to a member of the JELF Board who has shown exemplary commitment and leadership over the past 5 years. Mazel Tov, Richard!

JELF Legacy Video – Koonin – 1-15-21

Longtime JELF Donors Eydie and Steve Koonin share their story of why education, and planning for the next generation, is so important.

2019 JELF Koonin Award, Joanne Birnbrey & Nancy Galanti – 12-9-19

In 2019, JELF awarded Joanne Birnbrey and Nancy Galanti with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Family Service Award. Originally from White Plains, NY, Nancy attended the University of Florida where she met her husband, Ronnie, a native Atlantan. She and her husband are business partners and parents of two grown children. In addition to her […]

2020 JELF Koonin Service Award – Phil Krieger

In 2020, JELF awarded Phil Krieger with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Service Award based on his leadership to JELF over a four-year period. During that time, Phil has served as an integral part of JELF’s finance team, including as the organization’s Treasurer, bringing new a fresh outlook to JELF’s financial model.

2020 JELF Koonin Service Award – Emily Sauerteig – 12-2-20

In 2020 JELF awarded Emily Sauerteig with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Service Award, celebrating her leadership over a five-year period with the organization. During this time, Emily has served on numerous committees, including Co-Chairing JELF’s Loan Program and Loan Reviews for three consecutive years.

Steve & Eydie Koonin Family Service Award – 2018 Award Video – 12-7-18

Since 2013, Eydie Koonin has been involved in JELF, first joining the Board of Directors in 2015. Since that time, Eydie has served as Co-Chair of JELF’s Loan Program & Loan Review and has become a member of the Executive Board. Hear from Eydie & Steve Koonin in their own words about why JELF matters […]