LIMMUD FSU Recharge Presenters 2016

From 2007 to 2012 William D. Hess (Bill) served as President of the American Zionist Movement, the umbrella organization representing the World Zionist Organization in the United States.

Mr. Hess also serves as a member of the Executive of ARZA, the Zionist arm of Reform Judaism and a member of the board of trustees of the Union for Reform Judaism.

Since retiring from active business life, Mr. Hess has been involved with numerous volunteer activities and organizations beginning with Israel Bonds, New Orleans Jewish Federation, Congregation Temple Sinai of New Orleans, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the World Zionist Organization and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
The father of three and grandfather of 6, Mr. Hess is married to Susan O. Hess. They reside in New Orleans.