Randy Michaels

Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer

As vice chancellor and chief operating officer, Mr. Michaels plays a key role in contributing to institutional strategy formation and implementation as JTS moves into the future. Working with the CFO, Randy provides leadership for the financial and business functions of JTS, while also overseeing human resources, facilities management, informational technology, and legal. Mr. Michaels brings years of both corporate and nonprofit experience and a successful track record to this integral role.

Mr. Michaels has had a distinguished career that spanned various industries, including finance, consulting, and non-profit management. He began his professional career in the financial services sector, honing his expertise in management consulting, investment banking, and financial analysis with prominent firms such as Charles Schwab, SEI, and Investment Counseling Inc. After owning his own company in the design and home improvement industry, he transitioned into nonprofit leadership, joining Camp Ramah in California as the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, a position he served for nearly 18 years.

Mr. Michaels serves as an advisor, on behalf of JTS, to the Board of Directors of the Jewish Museum in NYC and is a board member at large for both the National Ramah Commission (NRC) and the Joint Retirement Board (JRB).

He holds a Master of Education from the University of Southern California, where he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education. In addition, he holds a Master’s Certificate in Psychology from Dominican University, a Master’s Certificate in Leadership and Management from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics from Winona State University.