Courtesy of the Mayerson JCC.
Marc Fisher
Submitted by the Mayerson JCC
The Mayerson JCC is announcing Marc Fisher’s plans to retire at the end of 2025, after serving as CEO for 13 years.
Under Fisher’s leadership, the JCC has thrived, significantly growing its membership, Early Childhood School enrollment, and services to the community. Fisher forged strong partnerships with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, helping to launch critical programs like Shared Business Services, a full-service finance, accounting and human resources service for Jewish organizations in Cincinnati. Fisher also successfully led the JCC through the challenges of the 2020 pandemic, demonstrating the organization’s incredible resilience and adaptability in the face of great uncertainty. Since then, programming at the J has exploded both in terms of the number of people served and the richness and diversity of offerings — all in service of the mission of connecting people so they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community.
Fisher also led the completion of the JCC’s first major renovation since its opening, creating greater capacity in the Early Childhood School and upgrading the JCC’s fitness, drop-in childcare, and senior programming facilities.
“Marc’s ‘can do’ attitude has led to countless new initiatives over the years, including programs like J Baby, PJ Library, Under One Roof, and Theatre at the J,” said JCC Board President Jen Stein. “Under his leadership, collaborations with many Jewish and non-Jewish partners in the community flourished. He will be leaving the JCC in a very strong position.”
Fisher has dedicated more than 35 years of involvement to the Cincinnati Jewish community. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as the JCC Board President. He currently serves on the board of the JCC Association of North America, and he has previously served as President of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Hillel and on the board of The Seven Hills School. He also served on the board and the Executive Committee of the Jewish Federations of North America and has volunteered both his time and financial resources to a broad array of organizations within the Cincinnati community, including service on the boards of United Way, the American Heart Association, and the Cedar Village Foundation.
“I often tell people this is the hardest job I have had, but it has been the most meaningful and rewarding experience of my career, serving the community in which I grew up and that I want to see thrive for my children and future generations,” Fisher said.
“Throughout my time at the J, it was important to me that the programming reflected the diversity of our community. Not everything we offer at the J is for everyone, but we hope you see yourself in something we offer.”
JCC President Jen Stein and President-Elect Bob Oestreicher have formed a committee, with the help of a search consultant, to conduct the search for and hiring of the next CEO. They plan to announce the next CEO by the end of June to ensure a seamless transition when Fisher steps down at the end of December.
“I want to thank Marc for his tireless work leading this outstanding institution,” Stein said. Our JCC is strong, thriving, and welcoming to all, due to Marc’s commitment to our mission and his passion for this community.”
