Lane Schlessel, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, has been appointed the new Director of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Ohio Chapter. Lane will assume the role beginning June 1, 2013.
Lane is a highly experienced manager and director. Over the past 30 years, he has served in various senior positions with BBYO Inc., located in Washington, DC. Since 1998, he served as the National Director of Passport Travel Programs at the organization, and for the past 5 years he has also served as Development Consultant. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from St. Louis University, and also serves as City Councilman for Lyndhurst, Ohio.