Claire & Howard Shurak Scholarship
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 College 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.”