Norman J. Danzig Memorial Award Presented to Philip Cohen

Presented by Jennifer Monahan, daughter of Norman J. Danzig

The Norman J. Danzig Memorial Award is presented to a young leader of the agency that has displayed an exemplary commitment to the community and the promise of continued leadership.

I am so pleased to be with all of you again this year to honor a very special individual. This year’s recipient is Philip Cohen.   Phil, would you please join me at the podium.

A board member since 2003, Philip is the treasurer and chair of the Finance committee and serves on the Business Development, Audit and Compensation committees. He also co-chairs the recently created Strategic Direction task force and heads a sub-committee tasked with identifying ways to improve JFSA’s collectables.

Phil has said he views one of his most important responsibilities as treasurer is to strike the right financial balance that enables JFSA to continue to provide the critical services our community demands, while keeping a responsible eye on revenues and costs. It’s a responsibility he takes seriously and with complete professionalism. His time and experience have contributed significantly to JFSA.

Phil also serves on a number of committees with the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland including the Allocations and Technology Committees. He is also a former board member of the Siegel College of Judaic Studies and co-chaired the ceremony installing the new headmaster and dedicating the new middle school building for the Hawken School.

Professionally, Phil is the President of PRN Funding, LLC, an accounts receivable factoring firm serving the health care industry.  A native of New England,  Phil and his wife, Lynne, have three children (Claire, Jacob and Natalie) and live in Pepper Pike. And we are pleased that they are here tonight to share in this honor.

Phil, congratulations and thank you for keeping the memory of my father alive in the work you do for JFSA.  May you continue in your leadership role at JFSA. My family and I are pleased to present you this award named in honor and memory of my father, Norman J. Danzig.