Board Member

• Jan 2020 - Present

Member Board Of Trustees

• Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

Mayor

• Jan 2020 - Present

Chairman

• Jan 2019 - Present

Vice Chairman

• Jul 2018 - Present

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 area, two major reservoirs, two river-diversion pumping stations, and a 210-million gallon/day water filtration plant. The Commission has the responsible for delivering a sustainable, high quality, low cost, supply of potable water to 3 million people in the 12 northernmost counties in New Jersey. Serves as Vice Commission Chair and member of the Audit Committee. Show less

Board of Director

• Jul 2018 - Present

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 & Land Company owns, operates and maintains property and water resources in New Jersey. 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 & Land Company owns, operates and maintains property and water resources in New Jersey.

Member, New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District Service Academy Nomination Selection Committee

• Oct 2017 - Present

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. 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.

Member, State of New Jersey Selective Service System Local Board

• Jan 2018 - Present

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 consider and rule on registrants’ claim(s) for deferment, exemption or postponement of military induction, 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 consider and rule on registrants’ claim(s) for deferment, exemption or postponement of military induction,

Member, Board Of Trustees

• Jul 2016 - Present

Elected to a third 4-year term on the Board of Trustees. Serves as a member of the Board’s Development and Trusteeship & Governance Committees. Elected to a third 4-year term on the Board of Trustees. Serves as a member of the Board’s Development and Trusteeship & Governance Committees.

Member, Board of Trustees

• Oct 2017 - Present

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. Show less

Member, Board of Trustees

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

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. 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.

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 programs, plus students enrolled in Centenary's creative School of Professional Studies. My focus as an Adjunct Professor with Centenary's School of Professional Studies was on providing an entrepreneurial approach to the educational experience by offering professional instruction to adult students in a variety of formats that complement their busy lifestyles - - i.e., online, in face-to-face classroom settings, and through a hybrid or blended approach. The curriculum under which I provided this instruction combined theory with practical experience, allowing Centenary's School of Professional Studies' students to apply their acquired knowledge immediately to earn Associate, Bachelor, and M.B.A. degrees. Show less

Chairman, Heroes for the American Red Cross Campaign

• 2012 - 2012

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 Chairman, I managed the entire campaign, including recruiting a minimum of five co-chairs, arranging for campaign meetings,following up with all members involved in the campaign,providing constant support and ideas, and monitoring efforts and activities so as to ensure that the campaign fundraising goal was meet or exceeded within the three weeks period of the campaign. The three previous Heroes Campaigns raised an average of 67k$; the goal for the 2012 Heroes Campaigns was $85k$; the 2012 campaign exceeded that goal, raising $103,231. Show less

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 enrich the quality of life on the Centenary campus. 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 enrich the quality of life on the Centenary campus.

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 Experience Ratings Sections and the Employee Files and Hot Line Units; (2) monitoring the performance of the Central Offices of the Division of Employer Accounts in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor standards; (3) monitoring LWD’s Service Level Agreement with the New Jersey Divisions of Revenue and Taxation; (4) minimizing the number of discrepancies between the business registration records in the New Jersey Division of Revenue’s CLIENTREG and the Division of Employer Accounts’ TAX databases; and (5) overseeing the automated systems used by the Division of Employer Accounts’ personnel. Retired as a State of New Jersey employee. Show less

Member of the Board of Directors

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

 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.  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.

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. Show less

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. Show less

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.

Member, Board of Chosen Freeholders

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

Elected to a three-year term as one of five members of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders (the county's governing body). 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 Commerce and Economic Development Partnership, the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council, the Sussex County Human Services Advisory Council and Long-term Care Facility (Homestead); and, represented Sussex County as a Trustee on the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the 1st Alternate Director on the New Jersey Association of Counties, a member of the Sussex County Community College and Sussex County Technical School Budgeting Boards, and a member of the North Jersey Resource, Conservation & Development Board. Show less

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.

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.

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 & Alcohol Abuse/Human Relations Education Programs at Air Force bases in the country of Turkey and in the U.S.; and managing/serving as a recruiter in an Air Force doctors’, nurses’ and lawyers’ recruitment unit. Show less