Experience

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  Ginnie’s House Children’s Advocacy Center

  • Newton, New Jersey, United States

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Newton, New Jersey, United States
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  North Jersey District Water Supply Commission

  • Wanaque, New Jersey

  • Chairman

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Wanaque, New Jersey
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  North Jersey District Water Supply Commission o...

  • 1 F.A. Orechio Drive, Wanaque, NJ 07465

  • Vice Chairman

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • 1 F.A. Orechio Drive, Wanaque, NJ 07465

    Appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate of New Jersey as one of seven Commissioners on the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission which oversees the operation of the largest water supply operation in the State of New Jersey, including more than 95-square-miles of watershed are...

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  The Dundee Water, Power & Land Company,

  • Clifton and Garfield, NJ

  • Board of Director

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Clifton and Garfield, NJ

    Elected by the Commissioners of the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission to represent the Commission as one of four Directors of the Dundee Water, Power & Land Company, a New Jersey Corporation owned 50% by the Commission with United Water Resources, Inc. Dundee Water, Power & La...

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  New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District

  • Washington, DC Office- 213 Cannon HOB Washingto...

  • Member, New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District Service Academy Nomination ...

    • Oct 2017 - Present
    • Washington, DC Office- 213 Cannon HOB Washingto...

    Appointed by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) as one of eleven men and women representing veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, alumni from the service academies to evaluate applicants for the five U.S. Service Academies, and make appointment recommendations to Congressman Gottheimer.

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  U.S. Selective Service System

  • Arlington, VA

  • Member, State of New Jersey Selective Service System Local Board

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Arlington, VA

    Appointed by the Director of the U.S. Selective Service System to the Region 1 New Jersey Area Selective Service Board. Should a law be passed by Congress and approved by the President of the United States to begin the induction of individuals into military service, this is the Board that will co...

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  Vernon Township

  • Vernon, NJ

  • Mayor

    • Jan 2020 - Jan 2024
    • Vernon, NJ

    Elected and served four-year term as Mayor of municipality with approximately 25K population, 11K households, and covering 70 sq. mi. Served as the municipality’s chief executive, overseeing day-to-day operations, enforcing all ordinances, appointing all department heads, and preparing/administer...

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  Sussex County Community College Foundation

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Member Board Of Trustees

    • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

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  Centenary University

  • Hackettstown, NJ 07840

  • Member, Board Of Trustees

    • Jul 2006 - Dec 2020
    • Hackettstown, NJ 07840

    Served as a member of the Board’s Development and Trusteeship & Governance Committees.

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  Northern NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sparta,...

  • Member, Board of Trustees

    • Oct 2017 - Dec 2019
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  Felician University, the Franciscan University of New Jersey

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Member, Council of Regents

    • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

    Advised and assisted the University President in the areas of development, marketing, and student recruiting.

  • Special Assistant to the President

    • Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

    Performed highly responsible/complex administrative duties and exercised independent judgment in relieving the President of a host of management/administrative tasks; evaluated and determined the most appropriate steps to assure the proper functioning and flow of information to the President’s office; represented the President’s Office at a variety of events/meetings; planned, organized and managed the weekly meetings of the President’s Council; worked with the University President and the Chair of the Board of Trustees to plan, organize and develop the agenda for Board meetings. Key project accomplishments included growing the size, skillset and diversity of the Board of Trustees; playing a leadership role on the Steering, Coordinating, and Master Facilities Plan committees in developing Felician’s Strategic Plan for 2014-2019; initiating Felician’s Petition for University Status; and serving on the Steering Committee for the establishment of Felician University’s Institute for Gerontology.

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  Newark School of Theology

  • 2 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07101

  • Member, Board of Trustees

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
    • 2 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07101

    Selected and evaluated the Newark School of Theology’s President, and adopted strategic policies, priorities, and plans to direct the operation of the School of Theology.

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  Centenary College, NJ, the primary educational ...

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

    Adjunct Professor in the Department of Social Sciences. Skilled and experienced at providing instruction in online, face-to-face classroom settings, and through a hybrid or blended approach. Provided instruction to students enrolled in Centenary's traditional Undergraduate and Graduate Degree...

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  American Red Cross, Sussex and Warren County, N...

  • Sussex and Warren Counties, New Jersey

  • Chairman, Heroes for the American Red Cross Campaign

    • 2012 - 2012
    • Sussex and Warren Counties, New Jersey

    Because the American Red Cross receives no federal, state or local government funding, the organization's fundraising events are critical to its existence and success. The Heroes for the American Red Cross is the major fundraising event for Sussex and Warren counties. As the event's Chair...

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  Centenary College, NJ

  • Gates-Ferry Distinguished Lecturer

    • Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

    The Gates-Ferry Distinguished Lectureship at Centenary College recognizes the dedication to the College of Joseph R. Ferry, Trustee from 1948 to 1976 and treasurer of the Board of Trustees for 20 years. It was established to set high standards and goals for students and faculty alike, and to enri...

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  State of New Jersey

  • Assistant Director, Department of Labor & Workforce Development

    • Oct 2006 - Jul 2010

    Had accountable for the State of New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation & Temporary Disability Benefits and Workforce Development Partnership funds. Key specific job responsibilities include (1) managing the overall operations of the Bureau of Contributors’ Service, the Employer Status and Ex...

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  Center For Prevention & Counseling

  • Newton, NJ

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    • Jan 2001 - Dec 2006
    • Newton, NJ

     Served as member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Prevention & Counseling, a Sussex County, NJ Substance, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Center; served as Board’s President during 2002 - 2005.

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  CYRO Industries

  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • International Sales Manager

    • May 1993 - Jan 2006

    Established company’s export sales department. Accountable for increasing company’s sales and profits by expanding the scope of the sales of CYRO’s MMA Monomer, Polymer and Sheet products into 29 South/Central American countries, Mexico, selected countries in the Asia/Pacific region (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand), and selected European countries (Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands). Sales in 2005 totaled M$92.4. Accepted early retirement incentive.

  • Corporate Customer Service Manager

    • Mar 1988 - Apr 1993

    Managed the Corporate Customer Service function. Directed the supervision of two supervisors and two administrative personnel and one telemarketing specialist; had indirect supervision of 14 customer service representatives. Accountable for accepting entering and processing customer’s orders. Served as the menu manager for company’s order billing system and monitor/expeditor of company’s efforts to resolve customer’s claims. Was a key support arm of company’s marketing/sales efforts. Was promoted to International Sales Manager.

  • Eastern Regional Sales Manager

    • May 1981 - Feb 1988

    Managed the sales/marketing of acrylic sheet products. Sales region included 13 eastern states and Washington, DC. Responsible for making sales forecasts, establishing production/inventory levels and maintaining established level of profit. Direct supervision of three sales representatives and one administrative personnel. Achieved or exceeded sales budgets during each year. Was promoted to Corporate Customer Service Manager.

  • Field Sales Representative

    • Aug 1980 - Apr 1981

    Was responsible for sales of acrylic/polycarbonate sheet products in New York State, with the greatest concentration of activity being in the metropolitan New York City area. Was promoted to Eastern Regional Sales Manager.

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  The County of Sussex, NJ

  • Newton, NJ

  • Member, Board of Sussex County Commissioners

    • Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
    • Newton, NJ

    Elected to a three-year term as one of five members of the Sussex County Board of Commissioners. During the three year term, served as the governing body's liaison to the Sussex County Prosecutor's and Sheriff's Departments, the Sussex County Tax Board, the Sussex County Chamber of Co...

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  Vernon Township, NJ

  • Government Administration
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Councilman

    • Jan 1994 - Dec 2000

    ~Elected to the Vernon Township Council in 1994; re-elected to new term in 1998; served two years as Deputy Mayor and Police Commissioner.

  • Member, Board of Education

    • Sep 1986 - Aug 1995

    ~Elected to the Vernon Township Board of Education; served two years as Vice-President, three years as President.

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  • United States
  • Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Supervisor, Distribution Operations

    • Apr 1979 - Jul 1980

    Managed the performance and operation of the Refrigeration Group product order function. Supervised six employees. Interfaced with 33 sales branches/independent distributors. Also interfaced with EDP function to develop system enhancements.

  • Buyer, Refrigeration Group

    • Mar 1977 - Mar 1979

    Had exclusive accountablity for purchasing plastic raw materials (sheet and molding/extrusion compounds), tools and component parts for four manufacturing divisions. Complete responsibility for contract negotiations and supplier selection. Supervised an assistant. Was promoted to position at Corporate Headquarters.

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  United States Air Force

  • Commissioned Officer

    • Sep 1966 - Feb 1977

    Served in the U. S., Middle East, Europe and Asia; twice awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal; achieved rank of Major.Duties included serving as a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations; managing/serving as a small group facilitator in the Air Force’s Drug & Alc...