James Markley*

Jim Markley grew up in rural, Eastern Ohio, before serving in the military during WWII in Central Asia. Upon his return, Jim met his late wife, Noretta, and married her after only two weeks. A job opportunity in the Foreign Department of a bank brought the couple to Cincinnati, where Jim soon became a business associate of members of the Jewish community, where he also found friendship and meaning. Jim was an active member of the JCC board, as well as being involved with Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and Adath Israel Congregation. Having grown up in relative poverty, Jim is constantly aware of the less fortunate and has been inspired to leave a legacy through charitable endowments to many organizations.