
Through the creation of the Claire and Howard Shurak Scholarship, David Jacowitz commemorates the hard work, success, and influence of his grandparents. Mr. Jacowitz graduated from Ramapo in 2000 with a degree in Business Administration. He is currently President of Evolution Financial Group in Media, PA.
“My grandfather was a child of the Great Depression who grew up in Brooklyn, NY under humble circumstances,” Mr. Jacowitz says. Mr. Shurak joined the military and then started his own business. He built a very successful company that manufactured plastics and vinyl.
“My grandparents encouraged me to go to college,” Mr. Jacowitz continues. “My grandfather was a role model who taught me old-fashioned values — that in business your word and reputation are what you stand for. He is the reason I am in business today.” The intent of the Shurak Scholarship is to recognize students who “need the money, and work hard.”
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