Experience

NAIOP New Jersey

• United States
• Commercial Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States The New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for owners, developers, and related professionals in office, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use real estate and the logistics sector. Founded in 1970, NAIOP New Jersey provides unparalleled business development opportunities, professional education, and advocacy for our members. NAIOP New Jersey advances responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the… Show more The New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for owners, developers, and related professionals in office, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use real estate and the logistics sector. Founded in 1970, NAIOP New Jersey provides unparalleled business development opportunities, professional education, and advocacy for our members. NAIOP New Jersey advances responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the communities in which our members work and live. Show less



Utility & Transportation Contractors Association

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

  Allenwood, New Jersey, United States I assisted the CEO & Executive Director with overall association management along with maintaining previous responsibilities related to environmental & utility operations. As part of my role with UTCA of NJ, I served as Chairman of the Clean Water Construction Coalition, a nationwide organization of infrastructure construction associations that work to improve water infrastructure by supporting federal legislation and other initiatives. In addition, I served on the Steering Committee of Jersey… Show more I assisted the CEO & Executive Director with overall association management along with maintaining previous responsibilities related to environmental & utility operations. As part of my role with UTCA of NJ, I served as Chairman of the Clean Water Construction Coalition, a nationwide organization of infrastructure construction associations that work to improve water infrastructure by supporting federal legislation and other initiatives. In addition, I served on the Steering Committee of Jersey Water Works, a collaborate focused on transforming New Jersey’s inadequate water infrastructure by investing in sustainable, cost-effective solutions that provide communities with clean water and waterways; healthier, safer neighborhoods; local jobs; flood and climate resilience; and economic growth. Show less



Utility & Transportation Contractors of NJ

• Director of Environmental & Utility Operations

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2021

  Wall, NJ



NJ Department of Environmental Protection

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Commissioner - Water Resources Managment

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2017

  Trenton, NJ Reporting to the DEP Commissioner, responsibilities included oversight of the following Divisions: The Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, which is responsible for ensuring the quality and adequacy of the State's drinking water and water supply sources, including ensuring that applicable Federal and New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act monitoring requirements and drinking water quality standards are met, coordinating the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan program… Show more Reporting to the DEP Commissioner, responsibilities included oversight of the following Divisions: The Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, which is responsible for ensuring the quality and adequacy of the State's drinking water and water supply sources, including ensuring that applicable Federal and New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act monitoring requirements and drinking water quality standards are met, coordinating the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan program, implementing water security policies and programs, and implementing the New Jersey Private Well Testing Act. The Division of Water Quality, which is responsible for stormwater management planning and permitting; reviewing permit applications for construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary sewers and alternative design septic systems; issuing New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permits for discharges to surface and ground waters; and regulating the discharge of contaminants and toxics into wastewater treatment facilities. The Division is also responsible assisting municipalities with planning, design, construction, and management of municipal wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities as well as combined sewer corrective actions; and administering the New Jersey environmental infrastructure finance program The Water Monitoring and Standards Program, which is responsible for ambient monitoring and assessment of the State's fresh and marine surface waters and ground water based on their physical, chemical and biological characteristics, implementing the monitoring portion of the Shellfish Resource Recovery Program; the State's Clean Lakes Program; and the New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors AmeriCorps Program. Governor's Designee to the Delaware River Basin Commission and the Commissioner's Designee to the NJ State Planning Commission, Environmental Infrastructure Trust and the Economic Development Authority. Show less



NJ Dept. of State

• Deputy Director - Office for Planning Advocacy

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

  Trenton, NJ Responsibilities included Identifying regulatory issues and public financing opportunities for targeted development and redevelopment projects of statewide significance. Responsible for designing and implementing a broad stakeholder engagement process that lead to the public release and unanimous State Planning Commission endorsement of the Final Draft State Strategic Plan. Coordinated with the Governor’s Office on the drafting of Governor Christie’s Executive Order # 78 and developed the… Show more Responsibilities included Identifying regulatory issues and public financing opportunities for targeted development and redevelopment projects of statewide significance. Responsible for designing and implementing a broad stakeholder engagement process that lead to the public release and unanimous State Planning Commission endorsement of the Final Draft State Strategic Plan. Coordinated with the Governor’s Office on the drafting of Governor Christie’s Executive Order # 78 and developed the Guidelines for Agency Implementation enabling the early stages of interagency coordination through the State Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Developed and maintained strong relationships with staff from the Office of the Governor, the Office of the Lt. Governor, the Cabinet and key Boards, Commissions and Authorities. Represented the Lt. Governor and Dept. of State on various local and regional steering committees and initiatives. Assisted DEP, OEM and the Governors’ Office of Recovery and Rebuilding on hazard mitigation-related planning issues related to Hurricane Sandy Recovery. Lead reviewer of baseline state data, planning and interagency implementation issues related to pending 2014 State Hazard Mitigation Plan with OEM. Worked to secured federal funding that enabled OPA and partners initiate a regional approach to balanced economic development through the “Together North Jersey” project, an early pilot for State Strategic Plan implementation Show less



Burlington County Office of Emergency Management

• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Farmland Preservation Program Coordinator

  • Jul 2004 - Jan 2011

  Responsibilities included managing the day to day operations of the Burlington County Farmland Preservation Program including the preservation application process, applicant relations, State and local government partnerships and related reporting and monitoring of expenditure of public funding. During my tenure, the Burlington County Farmland Preservation was ranked as high as 6th best county-based program in the nation by a leading industry advocacy group. Additional responsibilities included… Show more Responsibilities included managing the day to day operations of the Burlington County Farmland Preservation Program including the preservation application process, applicant relations, State and local government partnerships and related reporting and monitoring of expenditure of public funding. During my tenure, the Burlington County Farmland Preservation was ranked as high as 6th best county-based program in the nation by a leading industry advocacy group. Additional responsibilities included overseeing the Right to Farm Program including mediating disputes between farmers, neighbors and/or municipalities. Designed and implemented an integrated GIS – MIS – Public Records database that continues to this day to increase program effectiveness along with marked improvement in quality, reliability and increased public access. Reviewed and provided constructive comments on proposed state agency rules, legislation, and local land use plan and development regulations to ensure balance between the County’s goals for land preservation and economic development. Provided fiscal management of the County’s $20 million Open Space, Farmland and Park Trust Fund Secured federal grant funding from previously untapped sources to implement several important but unfunded program initiatives Show less



NJ State Agriculture Development Committee

• Agriculture Resource Specialist

  • Oct 2002 - Jul 2004

  Served as a liaison to local government to assist in the preparation and prepare of local Master Plans resulting in the coordination of over 30 municipalities with State and county priorities. Assisted counties and townships with implementation of approved Farmland Preservation Plans including real estate transaction assistance, planning support, zoning analysis, development capacity review and GIS mapping. Staffed the State Agriculture Development Committee and made public presentations… Show more Served as a liaison to local government to assist in the preparation and prepare of local Master Plans resulting in the coordination of over 30 municipalities with State and county priorities. Assisted counties and townships with implementation of approved Farmland Preservation Plans including real estate transaction assistance, planning support, zoning analysis, development capacity review and GIS mapping. Staffed the State Agriculture Development Committee and made public presentations on critical policy and program issues. Show less



Monmouth County Planning Board

• Farmland Preservation Program Assistant Coordinator

  • Aug 2001 - Oct 2002

  Served as staff to the Monmouth County Farmland Preservation Program and was responsible for the application process, applicant relations, State and local government partnerships and related reporting and monitoring of expenditure of public funding. Assisted with the development of Farmland Preservation Elements of Municipal Master Plans and provided input and expertise on several regional planning efforts including the “Western Monmouth Development Plan.”



AmeriCorps

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Watershed Coordinator

  • Dec 2000 - Jul 2001

  Coordinated efforts to establish a student-led organization focused on water quality and watershed issues with Monmouth University Organized related outreach and education opportunities at public events to promote water quality and watershed issue awareness.