Gary Edward Kenzer

Background

Kenzer, Gary Edward was born on July 30, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold and Sarah Ruth (Kaufman) Kenzer.

Education

Student, Wright Junior College, 1975-1976; Bachelor in Social Work, Loyola University, Chicago, 1979; Master of Social Work, Jane Adams College, 1984.

Career

Assistant regional director, B'nai B'rith Youth Organisation, Orlando, Florida, 1979-1980; regional director, B'nai B'rith Youth Organisation, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio region., 1980-1983; executive director, Project LEAP, Chicago, 1984-1987; executive director, Community Nutrition Network, Inc., Chicago, 1987-1991; chief Executive officer, director, Community Nutrition Network, Inc., Des Plains, since 1991. Member Jewish Federation of Chicago Care of the Aged, medical services committee 1991-1992;speaker at conferences.

Achievements

• Gary Edward Kenzer has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member annual awards committee United Way/Crusade of Mercy, 1986-1987. Member National Association of Social Workers (president Illinois State chapter 1989-1991, member national finance committee since 1991), Academy Certified Social Workers, National Association Nutrition and Aging Service Providers, Association Volunteer Administrators, Chicago Association Volunteer Administrators, National Council on Aging, Mid American Congress on Aging (director), Suburban Advocacy Group for the Elderly, Illinois Long Term Care Coalition.

Interests

• Avocations: running, weight lifting, bicycling, walking, reading.

Connections

Married Cynthia Palmer, March 20, 1988.

Father:

Harold Kenzer

Mother:

Sarah Ruth (Kaufman) Kenzer

Spouse:

Cynthia Palmer