Mark Swick joined KKBE’s professional team as Executive Director in July 2020. As Executive Director, Mark is responsible for the daily operation of the Synagogue, implementing policies and procedures adopted by the Board, overseeing building operations and security, monitoring compliance with the budget, and coordinating activities of staff with volunteers and committees. Mark has been an active congregant at KKBE since relocating to Charleston in 2012 and served on KKBE’s Board of Trustees from 2017-2020. As a committed Jewish Communal Professional, Mark values relationships, and has a passion for ensuring the success of Jewish organizations.

A native of the Washington, DC suburbs, Mark completed his undergraduate studies in Jewish Studies and History at Indiana University (2010) before spending two years as an Education Fellow with the Institute of Southern Jewish Life in Jackson, MS.

Mark moved to Charleston, SC in 2012 to serve the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston as Jewish Community Liaison. In this position, Mark oversaw various non-academic functions related to Jewish Studies’ mission, including fundraising, volunteer coordination, and extensive programming. During his time at the College of Charleston, Mark also served as Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina, an active state-wide organization housed at the College.

Mark lives in West Ashley with his wife, Ellen, and young daughter, Nora. They are regulars at Tot Shabbat and Mark can be found in the building almost any day of the week. Please say Hello!