Neil Lazar Named New President of Port Washington Community Chest

Port Washington resident Neil Lazar was named president of the board of directors of Community Chest of Port Washington. The 60-year-old nonprofit raises funds for distribution to local charities dedicated to improving people’s lives. 

Previously, Lazar served as treasurer of the Community Chest and on the organization's budget and allocations and nominating committees.

“The Community Chest is an incredibly valuable organization in Port Washington, one that is helping improve the quality of life here by supporting programs for teens, seniors, adults and children,” Lazar said, in a press release. “Through one donation to the Community Chest, you are helping to fund 25 local organizations, and positively impacting one in four Port Washington residents.”

A long-time volunteer, Lazar has been active with the Port Washington Education Foundation advisory board and PYA. He has resided in Port Washington for more than 19 years, and has three children, all educated in the Port Washington public schools.   

Lazar's professional experience includes computer systems and operations, finance and market research. He holds both a BS and an MBA from SUNY Albany.