Our local Jewish community is lucky to have a core of energetic and dedicated volunteers with the Federation. Because these leaders play such a crucial role in enhancing Jewish life, we’re excited to highlight some of them and their contributions to our community.
This profile in an occasional series is on Larry Adler and Sierra Imwalle Larry and Sierra are currently the Annual Community Campaign Co-Chairs.
Sierra Imwalle and Larry Adler
Jewish Federation (JF): How long have you lived in Ann Arbor and what do you do with your time outside of your Campaign Chair duties?
Larry Adler (LA): Sue and I have lived in Ann Arbor for 35 years. Since retiring from Huron Gastro, completely in August of this year, I spend time golfing, working out, travelling, and getting together with several groups of guys on a regular basis. We visit our granddaughters(and our kids) about every 3 weeks outside of Chicago, and I help care for my parents in West Bloomfield.
Sierra Imwalle (SI): I have lived in Ann Arbor for 14 years, but also grew up in Ann Arbor as well. Outside of chair duties I have two teenagers who are very involved with travel soccer. So, we travel alot all over the country for soccer. I am also a Realtor of 20 years!
JF: How and when did you first get involved in Federation?
LA: I started as co-chair of the Campaign 3 years ago and this is my second campaign as chair. This is my second year on the Federation Board.
SI: I got involved with the Federation because Larry asked me to be his co-chair for the campaign!
JF: What keeps you motivated to do this Federation work?
LA: I am dedicated to preserving and growing the Jewish experience in the wonderful community of Ann Arbor. I enjoy working with the passionate, devoted staff as well as interacting with the diverse and brilliant group of volunteers on the Board and involved with the Campaign.
SI: It feels important to give back to the Jewish community in our area and to see it thrive.
JF: What’s something you wish people understood better about Federation or the Annual Community Campaign?
LA: I wish that people could fully appreciate the impact their generous donations have on the Ann Arbor Jewish community.
SI: That we support organizations all over Washtenaw County and that a significant amount our funds go to security.
JF: Just for fun: If you were invited to a potluck, what would you bring to share?
LA: If I were invited to a potluck, I would bring whatever delicious dish Sue, a fantastic cook, created. Knowing Sue, it would be 2 or 3 dishes to make sure there was plenty to eat.
SI: Usually a salad or homemade cookies.