Who We Are
Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging business and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. Innovative programs include Art in the Workplace, Cultural Tours, The Arts Mean Business Breakfasts and the Artist Encounter. Business for the Arts of Broward has engaged businesses and their employees in the arts and established new funding sources that will help the arts thrive and drive economic development for our local economy.
About Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is comprised of local business owners and executives who have a passion about preserving and promoting the Arts and Culture in Broward County.
Officers
Brian R. Kopelowitz, Esq., Chair
Kopelowitz, Ostrow, Ferguson, Weiselberg, Keechl, Founding Partner
Joey Epstein, CPA, CGMA, Vice Chair
MBAF, Principal
Gail Bulfin, Immediate Past Chair
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Vice President – Member Development
Eris Sandler, Treasurer
EVP, Market President, North Broward, Palm Beach & Treasure Coast, BankUnited
Maria Pierson, Secretary
Co-Founder & CEO, Pierson Grant Public Relations
Jarett S. Levan, Chair Emeritus
President, BBX Capital
Members
Jennifer Bales Drake
Vice Chair, Public Private Partnerships Practice Group, Becker
Shanti Bruce, Ph.D.
Professor; Chair: Dep’t. of Writing & Communication, Dep’t. of Multidisciplinary Studies, Dep’t of Performing & Visual Arts, Nova Southeastern University
Anabel Evora
Campaign Director, Philanthropy Advisor, Major Gifts, Fundraising, Marketing, Public Relations
Steven Greenwald
Founder, Steven Greenwald Design, Inc.
Chae Haile
Founder & President, Funded
Carol L. Henderson
Vice President, Business Development, Brightline
David Horvitz
Chairman, SouthOcean Capital
Tali Karp
Corporate Controller, Accounting, Stiles
Peggy Nordeen
CEO, Starmark International
Leonard K. Samuels, Esq.
Partner, Berger Singerman
Jessica B. Sander, Esq.
Senior Litigation Associate, Greenspoon Marder
Nancy O’Donnell-Wilson
Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director Broward College Foundation, Broward College
Ex Officio
Terry Frank
SVP, Strategic Projects, BBX Capital
Robyn Vegas, Director of Programs
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