QUEENS CENTERS FOR PROGRESS SUMMER OF ’69 GALA 3
2019 Man of the Year
Douglas J. Meyer, Senior Vice President
Bank Leumi USA
Douglas J. Meyer is Senior Vice President and Group Head of Bank
Leumi’s Northeast Middle Market region. He is also National Head of
Leumi’s Water industry vertical. A seasoned banker with over 15 years
of experience, Douglas has worked in several areas of banking
including Small Business, Middle Market, and Large Corporate. He
began his career as a teller at TD Bank while still attending high school
at St. Dominic’s in Oyster Bay, NY, and has since held leadership positions
in credit and relationship management at both Santander Bank
and Bank Leumi.
An active member in the not-for-profit community, Douglas serves in
various capacities for organizations such as The Water Collective
(Chairman 2015-2019), Long Island City Partnership (board member),
and Northwell Health (New Leadership Council). He earned his B.S. in
Business Administration from St. Joseph’s College.
2019 Woman of the Year
Francine Salomon, President
J.F.A. Insurance Brokerage & Associates
Francine Salomon has been a licensed insurance broker and consultant
since 1978. In 1984, she founded JFA Insurance Brokerage &
Associates, Inc., a full service commercial insurance agency. JFA
Insurance has grown to become a mid-sized agency with 17 employees
and annual premium volume of $25 million, providing insurance and
consulting services to a broad range of clientele. Fran has oversight of
all business operations and the agency offers a wide spectrum of
insurance products including property & casualty, life, health,
disability, and workers compensation. She is a member of Independent
Insurance Agents of America (IIAA), National Association of
Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), and Trusted Choice.
QCP is delighted to honor Fran as their Woman of the Year. In
addition to the support she provides to QCP, she is engaged with other
nonprofits in the Queens Community helping countless individuals
with disabilities throughout the borough.