Fashion Service Network
Giving Back
The Fashion Service Network invests in the future of the industry.
The Fashion Service Network enjoys a close relationship with the Fashion Institute of Technology. Two graduate students from the Global Fashion Management program are selected annually to receive a FSN fellowship. Recipients are selected by FIT.
In previous years FSN scholarships alternated annually from the School of Art & Design and from the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology for an upper school scholarship. To date many scholarships and fellowships have been awarded. Many FSN scholars and fellows are now successfully working in the industry, with others completing their studies soon to follow.
In addition to the financial award, FSN invites all recipients to participate in most FSN meetings and events. FSN members always make time available to offer a broad range of expert advice and direction for our scholars with their careers.
For many years now, each semester the Fashion Service Network presents a panel class to the Faces & Places in Fashion class at FIT. Our members are often invited to present to a variety of classes at FIT.
Periodically the Fashion Service Network presents informative industry educational events and host private networking gatherings.
“Fashion Service Network proudly supports the Fashion Institute of Technology and awards a full scholarship each year.”
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
David H. Sorblum
Founder & President
As founder and president of DHS & Company, David has over 40 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry. Prior to founding DHS & Co, David was CFO of two large apparel companies where he consistently increased profitability during his tenure. He also serves as the treasurer for the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI). In...
Zach Steinberg
Partner, HF Real Estate
Zach oversees Hospitality Firm’s Real Estate Management business and focuses on providing leasing strategy, lease administration, due diligence services, and manages third party vendors such as brokers and property managers on behalf of the company’s clients.
Zach is a veteran of the Commercial Real Estate industry with over 10 years of experience as a leasing broker. Before...
Jack Shweky
Partner
Jack joined SAX as a Partner following the firm’s 2026 acquisition of CoMetrics Partners, where he previously served as a Managing Director. He specializes in managing complex turnaround engagements and leads the firm’s Business Diagnostics and Profit Improvement practice. Jack’s expertise also includes financial and operational due diligence as well as process improvement engagements.
Jack also played a key role in...
Josh Kapelman
Executive Vice President
Josh has extensive experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and sales, and is also on the board of directors of the Fashion Service Network. Mr. Kapelman has also served as a speaker and judge at a number of conferences, most recently serving as judge at the Fashioning Our Industry pitch competition.
Josh has worked with an angel investment group out...
David Votano
Partner, Lifestyle & Retail, North America
David is a Partner at Elevate Talent, where he leads the Lifestyle and Retail practice across North America. With nearly 20 years of experience in executive search, David has become a trusted advisor to founders, investors, and boards, specializing in building leadership teams for the world’s most innovative consumer organizations.
David’s expertise sits at the...