JCBA announces leadership transition

The Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh announced that its operation manager, Kelly Schwimer, will succeed Barry Rudel as the organization’s executive director upon Rudel’s retirement in December.

Schwimer joined the JCBA staff in 2022. A graduate of Duquesne University, the Upper St. Clair resident has long been active in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community. She served as director of sales for the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle and was on the Jewish National Fund’s development staff. She is a member of Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, Congregation Beth Shalom and Chabad of Squirrel Hill.

“Kelly brings both outstanding management skills and a zeal for our work that adds much to the JCBA,” Harvey Wolsh, the JCBA’s board president, said. “Our board looks forward to having Kelly assume the executive director duties upon Barry’s retirement. Kelly, along with our dedicated and talented board and staff, will continue our successful efforts in restorations and fund development.

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“We wish Barry all the best in his well-deserved retirement and thank him for his outstanding service to the JCBA.” PJC