Stanley Fleishman, CEO of Jetro and Restaurant Depot, Speaks about his Company and New Business Models at UJA-Federation of New York Breakfast

Stanley Fleishman, CEO of JRD Holdings, spoke to UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester Business and Professional Division about his company, the food-service industry, and new models of business at Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase. JRD Holdings operates two cash-and-carry wholesale businesses, Jetro and Restaurant Depot, which see more than 450,000 business customers per week.

The event took place at the division’s Spring Breakfast reception on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. The morning attracted more than 150 guests, who came to hear from the Purchase resident. Jetro is a wholesale distributor of retail groceries and food-service items that services independent small grocery stores in large cities, including New York, Chicago, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Restaurant Depot serves the independent food-service operator — including restaurants, caterers, and not-for-profits — through 112 distribution centers across the U.S. Born in South Africa, Stanley became a U.S. citizen in 1990 and has served in his current position since 1992.

Fleishman was joined by his wife, Martine, who serves as Westchester regional chair of UJA-Federation. The philanthropic organization helps sustain the activities of nearly 100 health, human-service, educational, and community agencies.

The gathering also heard from Rick Koh of Armonk, who served as event chair with Susan Taxin Baer of Scarsdale. Koh spoke about UJA-Federation’s advocacy work on behalf of the elderly, children and families, and special populations, as well as on issues such as education, economic self-sufficiency, mental health, affordable housing, and health care.

“With our legislative expertise, we advocate to secure millions in funding on a range of issues important to New Yorkers — from helping children with autism to seniors who deserve to age with dignity,” Koh explained. “And every dollar we distribute to our network of agencies helps yield an additional $20 in government support. … It means that your donation generates additional funds that help our agencies do what they do best.”

The table centerpieces were kosher-for-Passover bags of food that will be delivered by UJA-Federation’s beneficiary agency, Westchester Jewish Community Services, to its clients for use during the holiday.

Budd Wiesenberg of Mamaroneck and Leslie Effron Levin of White Plains serve as chairs of the Westchester Business and Professional Division.

About UJA-Federation of New York


For more than 95 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.

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Budd Wiesenberg of Mamaroneck, Susan Taxin Baer of Scarsdale, Stanley Fleishman of Harrison, Rick Koh of Armonk, and Leslie Effron Levin of White Plains

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Peter Baum of White Plains, Yehuda Jacobowitz of New York City, Jonathan Becker of New York City, Aaron Fleishaker of New Rochelle, and Donald Fleishaker of Scarsdale

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Susan Lampert and Robert Rattet, both of Armonk

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Stu Seltzer of Mamaroneck, Ken Fuirst of Chappaqua, and Karen Roth of Chappaqua