New Development Officer Joins JVS Team
October 20, 2016A Troy resident, Silverstein previously served in senior development roles in academia, including director of development for Oakland University School of Business Administration and major gifts officer at Wayne State University Law School. Previously, Silverstein held positions in both sales and marketing with such firms as Steelcase Inc., GMF Robotics and Saturn Corporation.
“I am delighted to be joining an organization as highly regarded as JVS,” said Silverstein. “I have long appreciated what JVS brings to the community and am honored to be part of their leadership team. We have a strong and passionate group of donors and volunteers and I can already feel their energy.”
This year marks JVS’s 75th anniversary. The Southfield-based agency helps people from all walks of life maximize their self-sufficiency through job counseling, training and a wide range of programs and support services.
“While the success of the JVS is well known and appreciated, we are working very hard to ensure that the best is yet to come,” said Leah Rosenbaum, JVS president and CEO. “Michael’s development and marketing expertise will help us build our momentum and continue our commitment to excellence in serving our community for the next 75 years.”
About JVS
JVS is an award-winning human service organization with four main locations in metropolitan Detroit that helps people realize life’s potential through a variety of services to maximize their self-sufficiency. The agency provides counseling, training, support services and comprehensive programs for the elderly, at-risk youth, individuals with disabilities, job seekers, and people who are homeless or economically disadvantaged.