Today, Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) announced the election of three new members to its Board of Directors: J.T. Coopman, Executive Director, Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents; Michael Romstad, Executive Vice President – Management, Simon Property Group; and Stephen Yalof, Chief Executive Officer of Premium Outlets, Simon Property Group.
“We are honored to welcome J.T., Mike and Stephen to Simon Youth Foundation’s Board of Directors,” said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, President and Chief Executive Officer of SYF. “In addition to their professional accomplishments, each is deeply committed to supporting today’s youth and to providing them with opportunities to reach their full potential. We look forward to leveraging their passion and expertise as we pursue ambitious plans for the years ahead.”
As the Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS), Dr. Coopman represents 290 superintendents in Indiana and advocates for public school leadership across the state. Dr. Coopman has been an educator in Indiana for over 40 years, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent, as well as an adjunct professor at Ball State University. He currently serves on the Board of the Butler University College of Education.
Romstad brings more than 20 years of experience at Simon to his role as Executive Vice President – Management for Simon Property Group. During his tenure with Simon, Romstad has served as Senior Vice President of Management – The Mills, as mall manager at many key properties, as the property management point person on 15 mall renovations, and as Regional Vice President of Simon’s Mid-Atlantic region. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Central Missouri State University.
Yalof has been the Chief Executive Officer of Premium Outlets at Simon Property Group since July 2014. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Ralph Lauren Corporation for 10 years, as well as Senior Director of Real Estate for Gap. He began his career in real estate under the leadership of Arnold Labich at New Plan Realty Trust, before being named Vice President of leasing for its factory outlet business. Yaloff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from George Washington University.
Dr. Coopman, Romstad and Yalof join a Board of Directors comprised of dedicated individuals who lend their time, talent and treasure to support SYF’s efforts to measurably impact students, families and communities across the country. Visit https://syf.org/who-we-are/#board-of-directors to see the full list of Directors.
