Alison Adler
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Jess graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in political science and business management from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1983, and received her J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 1986. Upon her graduation, Jess served as a law clerk to Chief Justice James G. Exum, Jr. of the North Carolina Supreme Court. After completing her clerkship, Jess served as an associate with Brown & Wood in New York City. In 1989, Jess moved in-house joining IBM Corporation where she proudly served for twenty-five years. Most recently, Jess was Vice President, Associate General Counsel for IBM’s Sales & Distribution business unit. Jess’ responsibilities included the provision of legal support across IBM’s worldwide sales organization for mergers & acquisitions, human resources and employment law and business offering development, as well as support for IBM’s State & Local government business in the United States.
Jess has dedicated considerable personal time to her two favorite institutions, Congregation Kol Ami and Binghamton University, and to fundraising for the White Plains Fastpitch Organization. Jess’ civic involvement has been recognized with multiple service awards from the President of the United States.
Jess has been a Kol Ami congregant for more than twenty years and has been an active volunteer for more than ten years. After serving as a member of the Religious School Committee for several years, in 2004 Jess became a Co-Chair of the Religious School Committee. In 2006 Jess became a Kol Ami Trustee. Jess served as the Secretary of the Kol Ami Board for three years before becoming a Vice President in 2012. In her capacity as Vice President Jess chaired the Financial Commitment Task Force and Co-Chaired the By-laws Task Force. Most recently, Jess has served as overall leader for the initiatives we have undertaken in support of the Coachman Family Center. Jess is thrilled to bring her energy and talents to Kol Ami in a professional capacity.
Jess is a long-term member of Binghamton University Dean’s Advocacy Council becoming Vice-Chair in 2012. Further, since 2009 Jess has served as an Adjunct Professor teaching a mid-winter pre-law seminar. In 2013, Jess was elected as a Trustee of the Binghamton University Foundation. In 2014, Jess was elected to the University’s Executive Committee.
In her spare time, Jess enjoys spending time with her family, working out, gardening and reading. Jess continues to try to find the time to pursue her lifelong interests in watercolor painting and pottery.
Jess resides in White Plains, NY with her husband, Dave and their two children, Sarah and Robby. Sarah is a graduate student at Penn State University and Robby is an undergrad at Binghamton University.