UJA-Federation's Westchester Business and Professional Division Recognizes Leaders

UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester Business and Professional Division honored Ann K. Silver of White Plains and Richard Blaser of Armonk at its 2014 Annual Luncheon on Thursday, May 15th, at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York.

More than 250 guests came together to pay tribute to Ms. Silver and Mr. Blaser for their leadership in the Westchester community and to support UJA-Federation in its mission of caring for people in need, inspiring a passion for Jewish life and learning, and strengthening Jewish communities in New York, in Israel, and around the world. The event raised more than $200,000 for UJA-Federation, which supports a network of nearly 100 health, human-service, educational, and community-building agencies. 

“Our Business and Professional Division is deeply committed to sustaining UJA-Federation’s network of life-enriching agencies; we do an incredible amount of good and we do it together,” said Event Chair Roy Stillman of Katonah. “We’re a group that truly cares about helping our neighbors in need — in Westchester, New York, Israel, and 70 other countries. Your presence here is not only greatly appreciated, but powerful.”

Ms. Silver, a New York State-licensed real estate associate broker, has been in the commercial real estate business for 30 years, representing buyers and sellers, as well as landlords and tenants. A member of the National Association of Realtors and the Network Alliance of Westchester Businesses, she is the 2013 recipient of Rand Commercial Services Platinum Award and was named a Women of Influence in 2009. A longtime UJA-Federation leader, Ann is a past chair of its Westchester Business and Professional Division and continues to sit on its board.

Mr. Blaser currently operates Skyline NY Management Solutions with his partner, Nancy Rodriguez. Together they manage some 1,500 residential and commercial units in New York City and Westchester. He currently sits on the board of the Metro Chapter of the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a global leadership organization of more than 8,000 business leaders. Mr. Blaser has been a board member of UJA-Federation’s Westchester Business and Professional Division for more than 15 years.

Ron Klausner of White Plains and Judith Stern-Rosen of Purchase served as journal chairs for the event. Budd Wiesenberg of Mamaroneck and Leslie Effron Levin of White Plains are chairs of the Westchester Business and Professional Division.

About UJA-Federation of New York


For more than 95 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 55,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 network beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.