The Community Chest of Port Washington announced today that Skip Stern has been elected to the Board of Directors. A Port Washington resident for more than 30 years, Skip brings vast business experience and an impeccable record of community service to the Board.

Currently serving as Senior Vice President & Senior Private Banker for M&T Bank, Mr. Stern holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Harvard College and an MBA from Columbia’s Graduate School of Business. Skip has volunteered for the Community Chest for many years, supporting both the Thanksgiving Day and the Winter Runs.

Among his accomplishments, Skip was a principal organizer of the “Go Turf Campaign”, which raised money to install the synthetic turf all-purpose playing field at Port Washington’s Schreiber High School. For over a decade, Skip was chair of the Soccer Advisory Committee of North Hempstead and Director of the North Hempstead Cup Columbus Day Soccer Tournament. He was recognized by the Town of North Hempstead for his volunteer service in 2021.

Community Chest President Drew Hershkowitz said, “We are thrilled that Skip has joined our Board; his unique blend of business acumen and commitment to the Port Washington community make him an ideal addition to the Community Chest Board of Directors.”

Skip is also active in alumni affairs at Harvard, currently serving as President of the Harvard Club of Long Island, including subcommittee chair and admissions alumni interviewer, and is co-chair of his graduating class’s Participation Committee for fundraising.

Mr. Stern commented, “As a long-time volunteer for the Community Chest, I am honored to serve as a Board member for an organization that plays such a pivotal role in funding nonprofits that provide a safety net for needy members of the Port Washington community.”