Florida Atlantic University’s Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Zachary “Zach” Berg ’97, ’00, Michael Yoon ’96 and Thomas “Tommy” Zeichman ’09 to its board. The new board members were recently approved by the FAU Board of Trustees, and each will serve a three-year term.
Florida Atlantic University’s Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Zachary “Zach” Berg ’97, ’00, Michael Yoon ’96 and Thomas “Tommy” Zeichman ’09 to its board. The new board members were recently approved by the FAU Board of Trustees, and each will serve a three-year term.
“The foundation board’s mission is to create opportunity through philanthropy to support Florida Atlantic’s students, faculty and programs,” said Brian Poulin, FAU Foundation Board chair. “Through this meaningful work, we are transforming the lives of those impacted by our generous donors.”
Berg is partner and managing director of wealth management for G2G Wealth Management at Steward Partners. Previously, he worked for J.P. Morgan, First Republic Investment Management, and Credit Suisse. He received his MBA and bachelor’s degree in political science from FAU. Berg also served on leadership boards for Leadership Palm Beach County and Take Stock in Children, as well as previously on the FAU Foundation Board. While on the FAU Foundation Board, Berg served on several committees, including as chair of the investment and real estate committees.
Yoon is the senior vice president and investment director of institutional asset management for PNC Bank. Previously, he worked for Smith Barney Citigroup and BNY Mellon. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from FAU. Yoon is currently on the board of KidsVoice and previously served as a limited purpose member of the FAU Foundation Board’s investment committee.
Zeichman is a partner for the law firm, Beighley, Myrick, Udell, Lynne, Zeichman, P.A. He earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and sciences from FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. Zeichman has served as chair on the FAU Alumni Association Board, the Wilkes Honors College Advisory Board, and the FAU Foundation Board as an ex-officio member.
The FAU Foundation Board also added Ettore “Eddie” Ventice as a limited purpose director to the investment committee, and reappointed Daniel Joseph ’11 and Richard “Rick” Stone to the board.
The FAU Foundation Board is comprised of dedicated alumni and friends of the university who volunteer their time and expertise to oversee fundraising efforts and manage the foundation’s assets. The FAU Foundation, Inc., connects private philanthropy to powerful possibilities. Operating under the Division of Institutional Advancement, the 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation is a faithful fiduciary and trusted steward of donors’ gifts and wishes.
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