The Florida Holocaust Museum Announces Eric B. Stillman as President & Chief Executive Officer
St. Petersburg, FL (May 20, 2025) – The Florida Holocaust Museum is proud to announce Eric B. Stillman as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. As The Museum prepares for its much-anticipated re-opening later this year, Stillman will lead the team’s preparations to further raise the organization’s visibility through contemporary exhibits, scaling up educational programming, building organizational strength, and securing the future of The Florida Holocaust Museum for years to come.
Stillman’s career has focused on leadership and development, primarily within the Jewish nonprofit sector. He has served as the CEO of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County, and Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, as well has holding leadership roles at the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.
“I am excited to serve as the President and CEO of The Florida Holocaust Museum,” said Stillman. “With my deep personal commitment to and belief in the importance of Holocaust education, I know that The Museum’s public programs, collections, and resources are instrumental in helping society understand the lessons of the Holocaust and commit to fighting antisemitism.”
Stillman will officially join The Museum on June 1, 2025, replacing Interim CEO Mike Igel, who has led the organization for the past year while maintaining his professional position as an attorney with Johnson Pope. Igel remains a committed Board member and will Chair the newly-formed Elie Wiesel Collection Project Committee at The Museum.
“Eric joins us at a pivotal time, as we look ahead to re-opening our renovated and reimagined Museum and continue to expand our impact far beyond our walls – and our region,” said Igel. “His passion and experience will be invaluable to our mission, and I can’t wait to see what this new chapter brings.”
Before joining the Museum, Stillman served as Chief Development Officer of the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts and was a founder of Triovate Analytics, which applies mathematical modeling and predictive analytics to predict and prevent antisemitism and other forms of hate incidents..
Stillman earned his Master of Arts degree in Jewish Studies from Baltimore Hebrew University (now Towson University), his Master of Social Work degree in Community Organization & Social Administration from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Government from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts.
“We are pleased to welcome Eric Stillman as our next President and Chief Executive Officer at The Florida Holocaust Museum,” said Josh Bomstein, Chairman of The Florida Holocaust Museum Board. “Eric’s professional experience and his passion for our mission make him a fantastic choice to build from the strong foundation set by Michael Igel who has been serving as our Interim CEO over the past year. Mike’s leadership allowed us to continue growing while thoughtfully approaching a national search for a permanent leader. We could not be happier with the outcome of that effort and look forward to Eric’s impact on our critical mission.”