Zack Karmin

Zack is a connector who bridges his friends from all walks of all life to create community.

He has deep-rooted Jewish values and is passionate about Jewish causes. He has served on the YLD board since 2022, chairing its Community Affairs committee; he also serves on the board of the Israel Cancer Research Fund.

Additionally, Zack supports Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago, in which he coordinates efforts with his friends to pack and deliver holiday meals to Jews in need.

As a product of Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Zack understands the importance of instilling Jewish values and ensuring that all children in our community have access to quality Jewish education. A member of the Jewish Council for Youth Services board, he chaired its 2024 annual event, leading the effort to raise funds toward more than 50 scholarships for families, Jewish and non-Jewish, who cannot afford tuition for early childhood education or summer programming.

Professionally, Zack was recently promoted to Assistant Vice President at his insurance and risk management firm, after securing one of the company's largest accounts-not surprisingly-through a connection he made at a JUF networking event.

AGE:
30

PRIMARY GIG:
Assistant Vice President at Associated Agencies

ON THE SIDE:
Serves on the YLD, ICRF, and JCYS boards.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 10 WORDS OR LESS:
Loyal friend, who puts his all into everything he does.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
In college I played a solo concert for over 100 people at a bar. I sang and played guitar for 2.5 hours; it’s one of my favorite memories from school.

IF TIME AND MONEY WERE LIMITLESS, I WOULD:
See a concert in every state and on every continent.