Gary Tabakin currently serves as the chair for the Southeast Seaboard District leadership committee.

Gary is very proud to be the President of Meyers & Tabakin Furniture which was founded by his grandfather in 1906. He has a BS degree in business from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin.

Gary has been active in synagogue leadership for 25 years. He was on the board of Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, VA and a Vice-President. He currently serves on the board of Temple Emanuel of Virginia Beach, VA where he was President from 2014 to 2018. In addition, Gary has been on various financial and fundraising committees for over 20 years. He has been involved in two rabbinical searches and attended Sulam 46.

Gary has been receiving advice from USCJ for 10 years and looks forward to the opportunity to give back to such a fine organization.