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LEADING WOM E N ENTREPRENEURS &

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Together the LWE finalists are generating over $5 billion in revenues, employing tens of thousands and supporting hundreds of non-profits.

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It is with great honor that we present the 2013 Leading Women Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of our state. This has been our most competitive year as we received hundreds of nominations. The 150 finalists listed on page 28 and 29 were selected based on Innovation, Market Potential, Advocacy for Women and Community Involvement. Their estimated combined revenue generation is over $5 billion dollars, they are employing tens-ofthousands and supporting hundreds of nonprofits. These women have demonstrated the value of leadership and the heights to which it can take a person, a company, a community or even a state. So take a moment to read about some of the most powerful women in the great State of New Jersey as they share their entrepreneurial journeys with us. We hope you find their stories inspiring enough to reach for your own dreams. The Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs will be announced in the next issue of New Jersey Monthly! Register at LWENJ.com for the Top 25 Unleashing Your Power Event on December 5, 2013, 6 PM, at Fiddlers Elbow Country Club. If you are interested in monthly networking events please join our newsletter or follow me on twitter. We look forward to connecting with you! Best Wishes,

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While Dr. Linda E. Stone may services include facials, microbe familiar to many as the genius dermabrasions and other cosmetic behind Livingston, NJs Gentle Caring Dentistry and the breakthroughs designed to improve the patients health, architect of some of the nicest smiles in the area, she is appearance and self-esteem. The office prides itself on being also dedicated to providing support and encouragement more like a retreat than a dentists office, attracting a broad for professional women interested in starting their own and appreciative client base and inspiring them to better businesses. She has long supported women in business safeguard their health. Throughout her career, Dr. Stone has through her advertising and marketing efforts. made it a priority to balance her professional success with Dr. Stone is a true entrepreneur and was at the forefront charitable efforts, never losing sight of the compassion and of women in the dental industry when she began her career concern which first inspired her to start her own business. path in 1982. She was quick to see the need for a new kind of dentist, a doctor empathetic and compassionate enough to work with patients who experience significant stress and anxiety when visiting the dentist. As a consequence of their fears, these patients may avoid needed care and suffer both physically and socially as a result of painful or unsightly conditions. Seeing a chance to help those patients change their lives for the better inspired Dr. Stone to open Gentle Caring Dentistry in the 90s. Untreated dental issues In her new practice, she combined her cosmetic dentistry can lead to illness and skills with her unique underinfection, so make sure standing of patient concerns to provide an environment in to schedule regular which the most nervous patient is able to relax and receive much dental checkups. needed care without pain or fear. Since then, she has been responsible for helping people regain control of their lives by providing them with a smile they are proud to share, giving them the courage to take chances both professionally and personally. Dr. Stone treats adults and children, and is an expert in preventive care, teeth whitening, crown and bridge work, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding and the Invisalign system. She is an advocate of the eight-hour smile technique, which incorporates the use of immediate load implants and requires only one surgical procedure. She also offers syringe-free, painless Novocaine for patients with sensitive teeth and gums. Although Dr. Stones main focus is dentistry and incorporates the most state-of- the-art techniques, her private practice has evolved into providing total makeovers, a strong signal of the entrepreneurial spirit which first drove her to offer innovative dental care. Currently,

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What do rock stars and attorneys have in common? If you said tenaciousness, determination and spirit, then you may have met NJ divorce attorney Bari Weinberger. While many people would have forgotten a rebellious, independent Van Halen song lyric like Hold your head up high, look em in the eye, never say die, get up and make it work, in the years between adolescence and adulthood, for Bari it is a credo that has helped her achieve success both personally and professionally. She established her own law firm out of frustration with the archaic operation and treatment of clients by most law firms and the stale, professional atmosphere that does not induce client trust

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or attorneys dedication to the greater good. Bari was determined that her legal legacy would be different and set about making it happen. As a foremost expert on family law and the founder and managing partner of Weinberger Law Group, the largest boutique divorce and family law firm in New Jersey, Bari has committed her professional life to family law, where her accomplishments are many and varied. Bari is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, a certification achieved by only 2% of NJ attorneys and has been honored by NJBiz as one of the Best 50 Women in Business and previously as a top Ten Leader under age 45 in matrimonial law. Recognized with an AV rating through Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible for professional excellence, Bari is also the associate author of the NJ Family Law Practice, a 5-volume treatise utilized by virtually every NJ family law judge and attorney. She also served as a co-author of Strategies for Military Law and has been a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Smart Money, CBS, ABC, News Channel 12, Huffington Post, New Jersey Lawyer Magazine, Matrimonial Strategist, and more. Divorce Law contributor In demanding the highest level to the Wall Street of professional excellence from her team and focusing exclusively on Journal, Smart Money, NJ family law, Bari is committed to providing clients of Weinberger CBS, ABC, News Law Group with personalized, proChannel 12, Huffington fessional legal counsel. Baris dedication and experience transcends Post and more. law into the human experience, adding her expertise to such worthy and socially-valued efforts as providing resources to victims of domestic violence to help them obtain a temporary restraining order without an attorney and hosting state-wide events to better educate professionals who treat victims and survivors of domestic violence. Womens issues are important to Bari as she reveals that I rose through the ranks in an industry in spite of enduring sexual harassment and verbal abuse in the workplace. These experiences forced me to be true to myself, maintain my integrity, and persevere despite all of these obstacles. A champion of fair treatment, Bari continues to dedicate herself to improving the quality of life for women across the state and beyond.

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In 1977, Eileen Huntington co-founded her company, Huntington Learning Centers, Inc., with her husband, Dr. Raymond J. Huntington. Over the years she has not only grown her company into a national organization with over 265 locations in 38 states but has helped to pioneer the professional tutoring industry. In 1977, no governmental or industry organization recognized private-sector education as an industry. Today education is rapidly becoming a $1 trillion industry, representing 10% of Americas GNP. Tutoring alone is a $6 billion industry. Huntington offers tutoring solutions to fit the individual needs of students in grades K-12. The Basic Skills program begins with

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an academic assessment which identifies the students strengths and weaknesses. A program is then developed to address that students needs. Basic skills include subjects such as reading, vocabulary, phonics, spelling, math and study skills. Huntingtons Subject Tutoring programs were designed for students who want help with a specific middle school or high school subject such as geometry or chemistry. A Huntington tutor works one-to-one with the student, following the course materials, to help the student succeed in that class. Huntingtons Exam Prep programs help students prepare for high stakes tests including High School Entrance Exams, State Tests, Advance Placement Exams, and the SAT or ACT. Under the Huntingtons leadership, the company has continued to evolve and find new ways to fulfill the mission: To give every student the best education possible. It is a mission that drives every corporate decision. In addition to the in-center programs, Huntington has been offering tutoring services to underprivileged students throughout the country through government sponsored programs such as NCLB, and has recently begun partnering with schools to bring Huntington offers Huntingtons Exam Prep program on tutoring solutions site at many high schools. Eileen encourages community into fit the individual volvement. Each year Huntington needs of students in Learning Centers sponsor hundreds of local school and community events grades K-12. and initiatives and the company provides tens of thousands of dollars in Learning Center scholarships to support these programs. The company has developed a series of parent workshops on topics such as homework survival and college prep. These workshops are presented free of charge as a community service by company trained personnel and are available to schools, community organizations and corporations. Eileen and her staff have worked with hundreds of thousands of parents to help their struggling children improve their performance in school and at home by building skills, confidence, and motivation. Eileen and her company have received many honors over the years, but her greatest joy comes when she receives a success story from a parent or student. She is fond of telling her staff that they make miracles happen every day. It is those miracles that drive her to continue to change and grow to meet the needs of the next generation of students.

201.261.8400 I [email protected] I huntingtonhelps.com


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interests of women in business through Smartphones, tablets and other mobile organizations such as Womens technologies are rapidly transforming our world as they give us the ability to talk, compute and share Presidents Organization and WBENC. In addition, as a CTICertified Professional Co-Active Coach and member of CEO media anywhere, any time. However, these technologies also present new challenges Space International, Cline has positioned herself to effectively to businesses when it comes to controlling costs, safeguarding mentor New Jerseys other up-and-coming businesswomen. Most of all, Cline has become a superstar in the NJ technology security and ensuring that employees make the best possible business community because of her proven, no-nonsense business use of their mobile resources. Cline Greffard saw the new business opportunity in these philosophy, which for more than three decades has focused challenges. With fellow entrepreneur businesswoman and on delivering value to client businesses through the practical technology visionary Berylle Reynolds, she launched a highly application of innovative technologies. innovative company that empowers clients to intelligently manage the growing use of mobility across their organizations. Their company, OneCall Manage, provides a full range of effective, easy-to-implement mobility management capabilities including bill review, governance policy and device procurement via the Internet. In fact, Cline and Berylle started leveraging the Internet to deliver their proprietary software solutions (an approach commonly referred to today as The OneCall Manages Cloud) before such an approach became commonplace. Dynamic Roaming Alerts OneCall Manages wireless expense service reduces wireless management software was nationally recognized as Communications Prodroaming expenses uct of the Year by TMCnet, a leading publisher of communications industry by up to 95%. media. And the latest addition to its product family can reduce clients roaming charges by up to 95%. Clines innovative entrepreneurship is exceptional in its own right, but it is made even more remarkable by the fact that she is excelling in a high-tech market that has historically been dominated almost exclusively by men. Leadership in New Jerseys high-tech sector is nothing new for Cline. In the 90s, she achieved success selling IT security solutions to Fortune 500 accountsbecoming the top producer of industry pioneer McAfees sales organization. She then helped lead multiple technology startups to profitable acquisitions by larger competitors. Cline is an active, engaged member of her local community as wellparticipating in everything from Superstorm Sandy relief to Catholic Charities Linkages, as well as supporting fundraising activities that raise tens of thousands of dollars for Saint Catherine School in Spring Lake every year. She has long been a pioneer in the advancement of the

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Elizabeth Corrigan, founder of The Complete Package, is an entrepreneur who strives to find the optimal work/life balance. She received The 2001 YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry Award and was named a 2012 Thought Leaders In Beauty by ColgatePalmolive. Elizabeth made her mark in the beauty industry over 20 years, leading some of the largest and most respected global giants: LOreal, LVMH and blissworld. Elizabeth began her career in 1991 at LOreal USA, managing sourcing and marketing services for consumer care divisions over seven years. She was recruited to LVMH for the launch of the American Designer Fragrance Division, becoming VP of Operations at blissworld in 2003, where she

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grew the company to $100 million dollars in sales and revolutionized the amenity industry with W Hotels and bliss branded in room products. She went onto leadership positions in startup companies as COO of GoSmile and President and COO of Global Beauty Group, where she recognized that she was an entrepreneur at heart. During her tenure at GoSmile the company realized profitability for the first time. At Global Beauty Group, she used her expertise in media and direct response television to launch one of the must successful beauty infomercials in the industry. In 2005, she turned industry knowledge and passion into a successful consulting company, The Complete Package (TCP). TCP delivers disciplined attention to their clients by using vertical integration to provide profitable business solutions; expertise includes business development, packaging, supply chain management, and multi-channel retail distribution. TCP clients range from multi-national corporations who are looking for diversified distribution strategies to start up brands that have a concept and need a detailed roadmap to break into a highly competitive consumer marketplace. What differentiates TCP from any TCP expertise includes other consultancy organization is a business development, Your brand is our brand approach. TCP quickly succeeded with packaging, supply both proven processes and innovative solutions. The lack of big company chain management, red tape translated into quick product development, speedy penetration, and multi-channel and huge growth for clients. Excellent retail distribution. industry relationships with the worlds leading retailers allows clients to execute strategies in domestic and international cross-channel environments. TCP manages client operations in traditional brick and mortar retail, digital and eCommerce channels, TV Shopping Networks, and Direct Response Television. Elizabeth credits her success to the multiple influences and incredible support of her diverse extended family and friends. At the center is her husband Michael of nineteen years who is a pillar of strength to her and their family. In addition to her husband, she often says that she could not have accomplished creating this work/life balance without the consistent support from her parents in both raising their beautiful twin daughters, Meghan & Erin, and building a successful business.

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Catering along with her two sisters, What was once a childhood dream is Karen Chioccariello and Laurie Epstein. now a reality for President and Owner Lisa sits on the board of The Hudson County Culinary Institute of Encore Catering, Lisa Epstein. But the path to her success was not an easy one. Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia where she advises on dcor and food design. In addition, Lisa works early in life, Lisa struggled to overcome her disabilities and closely with the New Jersey Division of Human Services to offer stulearned that success for her was only achievable if she focused dents with disabilities the opportunity to work at Encore and learn the food service business firsthand. on the things that she was truly passionate about. Nothing makes Lisa happier than seeing kids realize Learning to cook with her father at a young age, Lisa pursued their dreams and full potential. Having struggled throughher passion and dreams of becoming a recognized chef by studying and graduating from the Hudson County Culinary out life to make her dreams a reality, helping others with Institute. Shortly after graduation, Lisa established ELES Food similar afflictions is a part of who Lisa Epstein is, and what Encore Catering stands for. Service and acquired the then struggling Encore Catering. From its humble beginnings in a 600 square foot storefront in Madison, to its current 7,500 square foot facility in East Hanover, Encore Catering continues to delight and amaze clients by delivering extraordinary, one-of-a- kind experiences, exquisite food, impeccable service and far from ordinary events that are second to none. Recognized as a leader in the caEncore Catering offers tering industry in New Jersey, Encore has been awarded numerous achieveone-of-a-kind experiences ments including the 2012 Daily Record Readers Choice Award, 2008, and is a leader in catering Bar 2009 & 2010 NJBiz Top Caterer and ACE Award Finalist to name a and Bat Mitzvahs throughout few. In 2010 Lisa was inducted into the tri-state area. Montville High Schools Hall of Fame in recognition of her outstanding success in business. From upscale weddings to down home barbeques with a twist to drop-off service and more, Encores attention to detail and high standard of quality are never compromised. Encores staff of experienced event planners guide clients every step of the way as it relates to themes, menus and venues to ensure that every client is cared for at a personal level. Realizing her business was growing exponentially, Lisa welcomed on board her sister, Vice President and Co-Owner, Karen Chioccariello, to oversee the daily operations of the business. Together as a team, they have collectively improved and established a brilliant working foundation for Encore. Lisas passion for food and desire for innovation and uniqueness is evident in every plate, every display and at every venue served up by Encore Catering and their affiliate divisions - Encore Events, Encore Grill and Encore at the Office, and in response to numerous requests from potential clients seeking a high-end Kosher caterer, Lisa established a new company, Celebrations Kosher

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Tara Seager is the Managing Partner of Ally Solutions Group, an Organizational Effectiveness consulting firm headquartered in Central New Jersey. For over 15 years, she has been working with Fortune 100 clients in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Telcomm, Retail, Financial Services, and Healthcare industries, building strategies that drive the people side of business and technology transformation through customized change management strategies, program/project management,

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communications design, organizational design and development, performance management, and learning effectiveness. At Ally, Taras mission is to partner with the corporate business leaders to effectively lead change and transformation within their global organizations. Throughout her professional career, Tara has built relationships with corporate leaders at all levels. She has managed and executed multifaceted change initiatives of various sizes and complexities, from individual initiatives to multimillion dollar global turnkey organizational solutions. Her philosophy for the firm is centered on creating value-driven results. Tara believes that leadership is about always doing the right thing, even when its not easy. As the leader of Ally Solutions Group, it is my responsibility to demonstrate these values and create a culture where respect and integrity are appreciated and rewarded. She has built an elite team of like-minded consultants by staying true to those words. Working with Tara and other Ally consultants, the sense of doing the right thing is palpable. The level of excellence energizes you, and you cant help but want to raise the bar, said one Ally Senior Consultant. Known for being dedicated professionals, Ally consultants are committed to their clients successes. They possess a breadth of multi-industry knowledge and a dedication to continuous improvement that drives them to identify unrecognized opportunity, anddesigncustomized, innovative solutions that overcome organizational obstacles and solve complex business problems. Expense and disruption are drastically reduced when leaders learn how to leverage their people, processes, and technologies to perform more effectively through major change initiatives. Every client relationship exemplifies Taras vision for Ally; to buildflexible,scalable solutionsthat accelerate improvement objectives to rapidly drive business value. For the past 8 years, Tara has also led the NJODN (New Jersey Organization Development Network). As President of the 1,200 member organization, she is responsible for building the framework and strategy for future growth of the community. Tara is Co-leader of the HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) National Change Management Task Force and is on the United Way Womens Leadership Council.

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Theodora Sergiou has over 25 years Church by accepting donations of of experience in the Swimming Pool supplies from all over the country at Construction Industry; she has been leading the way for Nicholas Pools, storing and distributing. women in the Pool & Spa Industry since the age of sixteen Her enthusiasm, drive and optimism fuel both her own when she first began learning how to manage, encourage efforts and the efforts of those around her, making her the and even lead in what is a traditionally a male-dominated very picture of a role model. Theodora is excited about her environment. Her entrepreneur skills began while working opportunities to inspire and guide young women towards their after school, weekends, and vacations with her parents, goals and believes that every woman has the power within Nicholas & Flora Christofi, who founded Nicholas Pools Inc. herself to become a success. As she explains, No dream is Upon their retirement in 2003, Theodora and her husband out of reach if you work towards it with your heart and soul. Sotiris purchased the family business and have strived to grow and improve it. Nicholas Pools Inc. has blossomed into one of Ocean and Monmouth Counties largest backyard retailers, specializing in vinyl liner inground swimming pools. Though Theodora began her early education only speaking Greek, she soon overcame the language barrier to be the first person in her family to graduate college and receive an MBA degree. Theodora graduated from Georgian Court University with a BSc in Business Management, Advances in the industry and a Certificate in International Marketing. She continued her have created a wide education, receiving a Master of Business Administration degree variety of options from Rider University. Upon graduating she travelled to her for cost-conscious parents homeland of Cyprus, homeowners who wish to accepting a position as Professor of Marketing and Management at PA add a pool or spa. College. She credits that experience with giving her an opportunity to learn many organizational skills while adapting to a completely different environment. She later married and lived with her husband in London, England until her return to the United States in 1999 to assume a management position at Nicholas Pools Inc. When not working, Theodora is busy with her family. She is Chairperson to the Annual Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Fashion Show, supports and volunteers for countless charities and fund raisers, teaches Sunday School, speaks about water safety at summer camp programs, and is often quoted in news articles and magazines about the Swimming Pool & Spa Industry. The company has been voted as The best pool & spa store in both Ocean and Monmouth Counties by Asbury Park Press readers for the past eight consecutive years. The company coordinated Hurricane Sandy relief efforts with Saint Barbara

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It took two Jersey Girls to turn the public relations industry on its head. For decades, large global public relations agencies were the preferred way for companies to communicate news and manage their reputations. But over time it has become evident that this model does not work for every company. Deborah Nettune Sittig of Bernardsville and Karen Qualter Carolonza of Short Hills created Green Room Communications in 2008 with a single objective: to empower companies to tell their stories. As former broadcast journalists, they understand the power of the media and the importance of good story development in everyday communications. Deborah and Karen came together to break the traditional agency mold with a model that creates dynamic teams based purely on client needs.

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Deborah Sittig & Karen Carolonza

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Within one month of opening the doors at Green Room, the duo made waves in the PR industry when they were awarded a major pharmaceutical contract. As an award-winning journalist and communicator, Deborah employs her extensive broadcast expertise in guiding corporate clients to identify and develop compelling stories to pique the attention of all audiences. Deborah asks the right questions and probes for the aha factor that creates action and great media coverage. Karen leverages her broadcast expertise in the corporate world by engaging and motivating her colleagues to embrace an environment of constant, consistent communications within a highly regulated environment. In her corporate role she hand-picked PR people from various agencies to create dream teams that were customized for each project. This ensures strategic, thoughtful and impactful PR plans. Philosophy: Green Rooms philosophy is simple: put smart people with the right skill sets together and you will produce more meaningful communications results in an efficient, impactful way. Green Room is comprised of an arsenal of experts who are assembled into fluid teams based on their competencies and chemistry to address the unique needs of our clients. Passion: We are passionate about helping people. When our clients need to increase engagement with the healthcare community, our first-hand experience as advocates and journalists delivers powerful insights. We confidently develop strategies to tell the story of unmet medical needs on behalf of patients. Our passion is also evident through our volunteer work. We have founded and supported advocacy groups (e.g., Soft Bones: US Hypophosphatasia Foundation, Progeria Research Foundation), we sit on boards (e.g., The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA), chair and serve on committees (e.g., ExL Pharma) and belong to a myriad industry and communications groups. Leveraging communications in the life sciences arena blends Green Rooms professional and personal experiences that add value to our clients not to mention bring us immense personal satisfaction.

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Stacie Curtis takes great Stacie is an honor pride in having grown her graduate from The company, CW Solutions, from a local New Jersey Real Estate Services College of St. Elizabeth holding degrees in legal studies and Corporation to a Nationwide Corporation, focusing on utilities and psychology. She is a licensed real estate agent in New Jersey, telecommunications. She founded the firm in 2002, partnering with a member of the National Association of Realtors, and The Robert Weible, an attorney specializing in acquisitions and zoning. Womens President Organization of Monmouth County. The team of skilled professionals acts as an advocate on behalf of Operating in a largely male-oriented business, she is clients, and provides acquisition, right-of-way and title services. dedicated to providing support and encouragement for Stacie combines 20 years of real estate experience, focusing professional women starting their own businesses. She on wireless telecommunications and utility projects, with exemplifies her motto: Dont ever give up on what you a nationwide background in land acquisition, right of way, believe. She encourages women-owned businesses to become title, zoning management, project management, nationwide certified and to get involved with professional organizations to governmental affairs and regulatory compliance. access the resources they need to succeed. She has been sought out by wireless telecommunication carriers, utility companies, and engineering firms for her expertise in the fast changing world of its infrastructure. Her clients range from small businesses to Fortune 500 firms. Through her leadership, the CW Solutions team helps clients leverage the new economic realities of technology, regulations and community. CW The CW Solutions team Solutions mission is to educate clients on the real estate issues they helps clients leverage the face while growing to meet the new economic realities of challenges of the industry. As a true pioneer, Stacie rectechnology, regulations ognizes that wireless communications and utilities are essential and community. ingredients in New Jerseys future. The increasing amount of regulation that impacts small businesses is a constant challenge. To promote competitiveness in economic development, she maintains the health of the states energy, wireless phone and internet, and overall utility infrastructure. In fact, Stacie was successful along with the PCIA and NJWA in pushing through New Jersey Senate Bill No. 2989 that has made it easier for her wireless clients to construct, modify and install their network. Working with the State Wireless Association (SWAP), Stacie founded the NJ Wireless Association, which has grown from a handful of members to more than 2,000 professional members. From 2007 through 2012, she was the first woman President for SWAP, a former SWAP Executive Committee Member and was instrumental in overseeing monetary donations to numerous N.J. based charitable groups. She is a current member of NJ Wireless Association, and International Right of Way Association Chapter 15, where she is Membership Chair.

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Victoria Tomaro is a veteran financial services professional with 35+ years experience in the industry. In 1980, she founded V. Tomaro & Associates, an independently owned firm affiliated with Tomorrows Financial Services, Inc. (TFS). Victoria works with individuals, families and couples to help them with funding a college or retirement account, tax and estate planning, or debt reduction. Her firm meets TFS highest standards. As a trusted advisor, Victoria believes in keeping clients up-to-date on their financial options so they can make better

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financial choices in every aspect of their life. She delivers a broad range of wealth expertise and services, including divorce mediation, financial analysis and cash flow, education planning, estate planning, life insurance and retirement planning. Victoria believes in creating client relationships that are built on empathy, understanding, and trust. By helping clients to simplify their financial challenges, she can develop a personalized, disciplined, long-term strategy for fulfilling their financial goals. Seven years ago, she expanded her financial planning practice to include mediation services for clients seeking divorce settlements. Victoria works with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to help people transition to the next phase of their lives to reach a mutually fair resolution. The collaborative team consists of the areas top lawyers, accountants, and therapists some of whom are based at the Tomaro Professional Center, a three-story, 10,000-square-foot center, owned and developed by Victoria. Mediation work is a special niche that Victoria finds personally very rewarding. By helping clients She began offering her services to help simplify their financial couples realistically assess the financial implications of their situations, determine challenges, a what is really most important for their children and/or for themselves, and to personalized, disciplined, reach a resolution before they undertake lengthy and expensive legal action. long-term strategy for During her career, Victoria has fulfilling financial goals achieved a high level of success and has consistently been ranked among will be developed. the top producers for TFS, an organization which consists of 325 affiliated consultants in 22 states. She has been honored as Representative of the Year by the organization and was recognized for receiving that top award more than anyone else within the organization. Victoria also believes in helping women who want to succeed in the financial industry and pursues networking and mentoring opportunities. She is an active member of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group, and Women Presidents Organization, Monmouth County chapter. Throughout her career, Victoria has made it a priority to balance her professional success with charitable efforts. Her desire to help those in need has been extended to local charities such as Superstorm Sandy victims, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and local needy families.

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When it comes to helping women improve their self-esteem, Dr. Beverly Friedlander, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, is an apt guide for the journey, providing compassionate, professional and sincere support along the way. She offers in-depth consultations, educating her clients on the best options available, to help them achieve their dreams. Dr. Bev offers a variety of surgical procedures for a new look, including breast augmentation, lift, reduction and reconstruction, mommy makeover, liposuction, tummy tuck, thigh lift Brazilian buttock lift, and male breast reduction. Interestingly, about 10% of her clients are men. For those seeking a more youthful facial appearance, Dr. Bev provides face lifts, eyelid and brow lifts, fat transfer, neck lift, and other facial surgery, as well as a variety of non-surgical enhancements focused on quick return to work or play, with no down time . It is easy to be critical, but for many women, plastic surgery addresses their needs and concerns in a way diet and exercise cannot. Plastic surgery can restore a patients natural beauty and grace, stimulating a boost in self confidence which can be particularly important in this competitive environment, she explains. I have clients of all ages who understand, as I do, that age is no barrier. True beauty is ageless and personally derived from the entirety of that person and how they feel about themselves. What I personally find most rewarding is witnessing a change in body language, eye contact or even wardrobe, telling me that our journey has been successful. As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Friedlander is sensitive to the aesthetic needs of her patients. Using her keen aesthetic eye and her years of experience, she is able to restore a more youthful appearance by balancing and enhancing the underlying features, creating a natural appearance. I am passionate about selecting the right procedure for a client, so she can become the most vibrant, attractive and ageappropriate version of herself that she can be, she states. Committed to the science of beauty, Dr. Bev has spent her career investigating new technologies and services, screening them for value and results and then offering only the best, safest, most effective of them to her clients. As a beauty expert, she does not allow substandard, questionable or unsafe procedures in her practice. As a woman, she has created a place where women can be honest about who they wish to be and how they wish their physical appearance to reflect that. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Beverly Friedlander has been practicing the art of Plastic Surgery for 25 years. She has been repeatedly recognized as one of Americas Top Plastic Surgeons. Specializing in cosmetic surgery

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When Nathalie R. Doobin was honored with the 2013 Enterprising Women of The Year Award for her role as President & CEO of Harvard Services Group, she knew that she was doing something right. It is a great honor to be recognized by Enterprising Women especially since I have a personal goal of supporting, mentoring and advocating for other women, she explains. I welcome the opportunity that this recognition offers in further spreading the importance of women supporting women. After seventeen years in the corporate world working for Fortune 500 companies, Nathalie brought a significant amount

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of knowledge and experience with her when she joined the family business. The dedication that has led to her professional success is mirrored by her personal commitment to encouraging other women. In addition to being a member of Womens President Organization and Executive Women of NJ, she also currently serves on the Board of Directors for New Destiny Housing and is a Luminary Circle Contributor to Step Up Womens Network. Besides the business accomplishments, I value a personal commitment to encouraging other women, Nathalie says when asked about the most rewarding aspects of her business. The most amazing thing is helping people with their careers and achievements, as well as the satisfaction that it brings, enabling me to give back. Nathalies efforts to help other women have not gone unnoticed, either. The Enterprising Women of the Year award comes on the heels of a run of recognitions for Doobin and Harvard Services Group; including Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ, Top 50 Women Owned Business in NJ as well as Top 500 Ive witnessed Diversity Owned Businesses in the US by DiversityBusiness.com. first-hand the The Doobin Family management philosophy employs our Inaccomplishments that verted Pyramid the idea that Haremployees, and people vards managers provide the support necessary to empower our employin general, can achieve ees to excel for our clients, and make them feel valued in the process, when empowered. explains Nathalie. Through this unique and socially responsible management approach, Ive witnessed first-hand the accomplishments that employees, and people in general, can achieve when empowered. Nathalie Doobin has led Harvard Services Group to deliver Service Excellence and to be awarded the Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings with Honors, Green Seals GS-42 Certification, GreenGuard and HHPC Day Cleaning certifications, as well as having ISO 9001 compliant quality systems, making Harvard Services Group the only diversity certified building service contractor based in the TriState area to be certified Green and Sustainable in their programs, products and processes. The Harvard Difference: Through being client centric we understand that no two clients are the same so we are extremely flexible in customizing solutions that fit your unique needs and business requirements.

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Marcella Palmer Founder/CEO and Shea D. Maultsby COO/CFO in 2009 became creators of one of the first, professionally produced web original business news series, IFVNews.com. The Executive Producers have since coined the phrase, Content is King, and Video is Queen and grown their vision, The M.INK Media Company www.minkmediaco.com (a division of M.INK Productions LLC), into an award winning digital content consultation, creation, social media, branding and marketing organization. Theyve also founded StringStream Media LLC (www.stringstream.com), which produces original music and sound design for video content created by M.INK Media. As early promoters of web video and webisodes, Marcella and Shea are innovators in helping businesses reach current and potential customers, telling their stories and promoting their messages using creative and compelling media: video for the Internet, mobile devices

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and television. M.INK Media helps companies include video in their business strategies: branding, marketing and PR, as well as in their internal communications. Creating video that complements the current communications methodologies (such as print, radio and television) while broadening their reach on the web and mobile devices. Whether working with a company during the planning or later project stages, guiding the creative process, developing concepts, writing scripts, providing on camera/voice over talent, or creating web original series and stand alone video content, M.INK Medias expertise and services support a companys branding, marketing and communications efforts to its target market, clients and employees. Marcella and Shea have received numerous Platinum, Gold, Silver and Honorable Mention accolades for outstanding work in advertising, marketing, media and digital communication from the AVA Awards, MarCom Awards, the Healthcare Advertising Awards, and Service We work to Industry Advertising Awards. Theyve also touch others, gained top honors from the Garden State Journalists Associations Memorial Journalprovide helpful ism Awards for the IFV News episodes: Kathy Ireland and Olympic Gold Medresources and alist Carl Lewis and the 35th Birthday of the encourage smiles. Hersheys Track and Field Games. Marcella was formerly a TV news journalist at CBS MarketWatch, BET Nightly News and CBS 2 News. Shea was previously the Founder/CEO at Your Total Package and previously held positions as Vice President at Aon Consulting, and Actuarial Manager at Buck Consultants and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Marcella and Shea give their time and talent to non-profit associations and educational organizations. Theyve been guest speakers for Elevate New York addressing students at Banana Kelly High School in the Bronx, NY, and have assisted on projects with the American Heart Association of Essex County and The Kelly Fund for Lupus. Also, M.INK Media is a sponsor/supporter of The Center for Latino Arts and Culture at Rutgers University, Soaringwords and Babyland Family Services, Inc.

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This fall, Christiana will receive the Christiana Foglios passion to make a Bloustein Alumni Career Achievement difference is evident in everything she does. Christiana founded Community Investment Strategies Award for more than 25 years in the private and public sectors. (CIS), Inc., in 1994, with a vision to build much-needed, quality A licensed professional planner, Christiana is a member of the affordable housing for families, individuals, and to improve American Institute of Certified Planners, National Association of neighborhoods. She assembled a team of industry leaders and Home Builders (NAHB), Institute of Real Estate Management created a fully integrated real estate organization with development, (IREM) and New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA). Her finance, construction and management. Since then, CIS has passion for giving back has resulted in board positions at The Cancer developed more than $350 million of rental housing, health Institute of New Jersey and Princeton Child Development Institute. care facilities and for-sale homes in New Jersey. The companys She sponsors the Princeton Art Council and chairs CityWorks, and portfolio exceeds 3,000 apartments and includes senior housing, is a past Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction honoree. mixed-use redevelopments and market-rate housing. CIS is an outgrowth of Christianas prior experience. She served from 19921995 under Governors Florio and Whitman as Executive Director of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Both Governors appointed Christiana as Chairperson of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing, and she is credited with creating the State of New Jerseys Housing Policy and numerous national recognition programs for innovative state housing initiatives. CIS has developed Previously, she served as president of the New Brunswick more than $350 million Development Corporation where she spearheaded more than $300 of rental housing, million in urban redevelopment, health care facilities creating the critical foundation for the Citys economic rebirth. Under and for-sale homes in her leadership, developments such as Riverwatch, the Bloustein School New Jersey. and the first downtown student housing for Rutgers University were conceived and became reality. As President of CIS, Christiana continues to be a leading advocate, developer and mentor who has redeveloped communities into thriving neighborhoods. We build more than just houses, she said. CIS creates addresses for residents to call home. Among its many revitalized communities, Whitney Crescent in Glassboro is a formerly distressed property repositioned as a thriving 80-unit affordable apartment complex; Oak Leaf Village in North Brunswick was acquired through receivership and CIS is now repositioning it through a $20 million dollar renovation; and Oakwood Plaza in Elizabeth was a 350unit troubled property where CIS has launched Phase I of an aggressive $50 million transit-oriented redevelopment.

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Judith Schumacher-Tilton is a resident of Montclair, NJ Automotive Association and she was presented with GMs and president of Tilton Automotive Group, parent Womens Retail Network Performance Award in 2009 and company of Schumacher Chevrolet in Little Falls and 2011 (northeast region). Her dealerships have also been Gearhart Chevrolet in Denville; two of New honored with the Womens Choice Award Jerseys largest-volume Chevrolet dealers. by Women Certified for outstanding female Judith serves as the chairman of the friendly service in 2011 and 2012, an General Motors Womens Retail Network. honor that is only given to 10 dealerships Locally, she serves on the Montclair State in the nation. University Foundation Board, the Boys and Most recently, she was nominated as Girls Club of Clifton Trustee Board, the 2012 TIME Dealer of the Yearbecoming Lakeland Bank Advisory Board, the Chilton New Jerseys first-ever female to compete for Memorial Hospital Foundation Board, this very prestigious award. In recognition Passaic County 200 Club Trustee Board of her dealerships performance and her and the Domestic Violence Response Team extensive community service, she went for the Passaic County Womens Shelter. on to win the title of Northeast Regional In 2009, along with her son Stephen TIME Dealer of the Year and was among Tilton Jr., she established Give the the four finalists for the national title which Kids Hope Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)3 Tilton Automotive Group was recently published in TIME Magazine. organization which supports educational and recreational She was also honored by Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. opportunities for underprivileged children in New Jersey Oliver and presented with the 2012 Shirley Chisholm and has attracted support from David Harris of the NY Award for Female Entrepreneurship and she was chosen JETS, who serves as spokesperson for the foundation. as the 2012 Woman of the Year by the Boy Scouts of Judith has been honored as Business Person of the Year America. In November of 2012 she was selected by in 2005 by the local PBA and 2009 Business Woman of the New Jersey Monthly as one of the Top 25 Year by John I. Crecco Foundation. In 2010 she received Female Entrepreneurs in New Jersey and the Community Service Award for Business by the Giblin was selected as one of the recipients of Association of New Jersey and in 2011 she was honored by the 2013 New Jersey Family Business of the Housing Partnership Home Ownership Center. the Year Award sponsored by New Jersey Her dealerships have won the Genuine Leader Award Monthly, PNC Bank and the Rothman from GM, the Spirit of Leadership Award from Womens Institute of Entrepreneurship. Judith Schumacher-Tilton, President of Tilton Automotive Group I [email protected] Schumacher Chevrolet Gearhart Chevrolet 8 Main St., Little Falls, NJ I 973.256.1065 281 Rt. 46 E., Denville, NJ I 973.627.0900 SchumacherChevy.com GearhartChevy.com

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Specializing in high end residential interiors, Christine Ayan Design is dedicated to creating comfortable, intimate, residential spaces that showcase a timeless, undecorated look. Her unique design style mixes traditional with contemporary, to allow her clients to express their own eclectic sensibilities. Christine prides herself on her sharp eye for color, strong flair for accessorizing and a passion for creating inviting rooms with exceptional design that reflect the clients personal taste and vision. 908.342.2515 I [email protected] I christineayandesign.com

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Susan Reach Winters is a Shareholder and the each with a particular expertise, to deal with the various Chairperson of Budd Larner, PCs Family Law pain points of the divorce: a lawyer to protect the Department with broad experience in all areas of the clients legal rights; a therapist to help the client deal practice of family law, including divorce, with emotional and child-related issues; custody and timesharing, child support, a forensic accountant to identify and alimony, equitable distribution, prenuptial value the marital assets; and a financial agreements and business and other asset advisor to assist the client in planning valuations. Susan handles all types of his or her future. Other experts may also family and matrimonial matters, ranging be needed on the team depending on from uncontested marital dissolutions the complexity or circumstances of each to sophisticated and complex litigation divorce such as a real estate professional or involving, for example, the valuation mortgage broker, for example. and distribution of professional practices The team approach to divorce gives and business interests. Susans focus is on clients a competitive advantage in the providing her clients with what they need divorce process, to begin again. but, as importantly, it Budd Larner, P.C. Susan is committed to having her helps them accept that clients emerge from the divorce process reinvented divorce is not a permanent condition and positive. Several years ago she initiated the team and move past that transition to a richer, approach to divorce which brings together professionals, better life. 973.315.4408 I [email protected] I buddlarner.com

Diahann W. Lassus, CFP, CPA/PFS and Clare E. Wherley, CPA, CFP


Diahann W. Lassus and Clare E. Wherley co-founded having a financial advisor is about working with people Lassus Wherley & Associates, P.C. in 1985. Lassus who focus on really getting to know you, understanding Wherley is a broad-based wealth management firm who you are, helping you define your goals not just your with offices in New Providence, New finances, and assisting you in figuring out Jersey and Bonita Springs, Florida. Usthe solutions that work for you. Diahing a team approach developed over more ann and Clare are recognized as pioneers than 25 years, Lassus Wherley has helped of the Fee-Only profession and among hundreds of clients build secure financial the professions most influential memfutures and achieve peace of mind. In bers. They are frequently quoted in the 1985, there werent many women in the press, have received numerous awards, industry and very few Fee-Only financial and have been recognized in many ways planners. Diahann and Clare created the for contributions to their profession, company with the promise of always actclients and community.Lassus Whering in the best interests of clients and have ley is a nationally certified stayed true to that promise. Their services Womens Business EnterDiahann W. Lassus are delivered with commitment and inprise by the Womens Busiand Clare E. Wherley tegrity. They dont accept commissions or ness Enterprise National compensation from third parties. Beginning with their Council (WBENC) and a member of the first client, Diahann and Clare have formed many long- National Association of Personal Financial lasting personal relationships with clients. They believe Advisors (NAPFA). 908.464.0102 I [email protected] I [email protected] I lassuswherley.com
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Joan Cozzoli Rooney is CEO of Cozzoli Machine Company, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art packaging machinery for industries including pharmaceutical, food, beverage, cosmetics, personal care, paint and industrial products. As president, Joan has grown Cozzolis workforce by 20% through increasing sales and revenue while initiating a renewed focus on product development and innovation. Along with a growing and more diverse workforce (Cozzoli employs more than double the number of full-time female employees than the average manufacturing company its size and has more than three times the average number of females in management positions), Joan has improved the companys efficiencies and culture by advocating the need for more teamwork, training, cross-training and information sharing. Joan is a member of the PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute) Global Marketing Committee and has been featured as a PMMI Export Success Story while also appearing in videos such as How to Adapt to a Changing Global Landscape and How to Grow Your Exports. Joan is also co-owner of Express Employment Professionals, a National Corporate Sponsor for the Childrens Miracle Network. Among numerous other community activities, Joan is a member and donor of NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, and a former member of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, where she served as an Ambassador. 732.564.0400 I [email protected] I cozzoli.com

Linda Percoco
Max Titles moto has always been YOUR CUSTOMER IS MY CLIENT. Max Title has been operating as a Title Agency since 2004, and now offers Attorney Assist programs to lawyers for the mortgage settlement portion of a Real Estate transaction. As the owner and only sales person, she generated a client base of over 100 Loan officers, Banks, Attorneys and Realtors, both commercial and residential who realize how important the personal attention is for any transaction from a $100,000 refinance to a $45,000,000 commercial loan. At Max you deal with 1 person who controls the transaction from order to the closing table. There is no voice mail at Max Title. When you call, you speak to a person who is knowledgeable of your transaction. All of our searches, both for Commercial and Residential Real Estate are performed by individual searchers at the County, we never use title plants. Ms. Percoco has been the Vice President of the NAPMW (National Assoc of Professional Mortgage Women), as well as one of the founding members of NAITLA (National Association of Independent Title Agents) and a member of NJALTA (NJ American Land Title Association) and has been instrumental in helping implement the changes in the title industry due to the Federal Government CFPB new ruling on mortgage reform. 973.410.0205 I [email protected] I maxtitleagency.com
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Through Lorraine Bellos leadership, REA (Ricklin-Echikson Associates) has grown from thirteen coaches nationwide to an internationally recognized firm of 2,200 coaches in 200 countries on six continents in less than twenty years. REA provides career coaching, acclimation support and talent management solutions to small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 corporations, relocating families and individuals worldwide through its unique, virtual business model and expert team around the globe. Lorraines professional passion has always been encouraging others to find fulfillment in their work while maintaining healthy work/life balance. Sponsored by Employment with REA offers women the flexibility they need to feel fulfilled professionally Michele Cerrato Mannino and meet their families needs. A good citizen of the world, REA donates time and funds Senior Vice President for enhancing quality of life worldwide. The company has proudly earned global mobility 1-800-876-7643 http://fc.ml.com michele_l_cerratomannino industry awards for excellence in service delivery for the past decade and is positioned to Merrill Lynch offer exciting new services in the near future. 530 South Avenue 973.376.2020 I [email protected] I r-e-a.com
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Van Adams
Van Adams is the principal owner of the VanAdams Sports Group, a boutique-marketing agency specializing in marketing athletes and events, and corporate consulting. With more than 10 years experience as an entrepreneur, Van is well-versed in several aspects of business management, including sales and marketing, strategic planning, business development and event management. Van represents a roster of legendary sports icons marketing their celebrity brand and business endeavors, and produces special events throughout the country surrounding high-profile sporting events such as Super Bowl, and MLB All-Star Week. The VanAdams Sports Congratulations Group has recently launched Gathering on the Greens, a series of golf networking clinics NYC Metro Chapter President aimed at introducing professional women to the game in a relaxed setting among their peers. Van Adams on being recognized as a As President of the Board of Directors for the NYC Metro Chapter of WISE (Women in 2013 Leading Women Entrepreneur & Business Owners Finalist Sports and Events), a professional networking organization for women in the sports and WISE is the leading voice and resource for professional events business, Van is concerned with overall chapter strategy to deliver programming and women in the sports and events business. initiatives to more than 300 professional members in the NY/NJ area. 888.435.8006 I [email protected] I vanadamssports.com

Christine Nichlos

Jacquie Cleary

Caryn Kopp

Christine Nichlos founded Options Employment Resources in 1997 to assist clients in solving business challenges related to recruitment. Today, Options clients include 14 of the Fortune 100. The company has three divisions: traditional staffing, recruitment consulting services, and People Science-recruitment process outsourcing. As VP of the Supplier Diversity Development Council, Christine is committed to promoting entrepreneurship in the New Jersey business market.
Christine Nichlos I 888.924.1004 [email protected] people-science.com

Jacquie is CEO of Atlas Data Systems, an award winning Professional Service Consulting firm providing Program and Project Management, Business Architecture and Analysis, Process Improvement/Transformation services and Clinical/Scientific expertise to Fortune 500 companies nationally. Jacquie is active with the American Red Cross and is a committed advocate for Womens Leadership in Business.
Jacquie Cleary I 908.519.2170 [email protected] atlasdata.net

Caryn is the Chief Door Opener at Kopp Consulting whose Door Opener Service has helped thousands of business owners and salespeople secure initial meetings with high level decision makers in almost every Fortune 500 company including P&G, Pfizer, GE, Verizon, Kraft, Target, CBS and the list goes on and on. She earned her MBA from NYU and is the author of The Path to The Cash! The Words You NEED To Bypass Those Darned Prospect Objections. She has devoted countless hours mentoring and creating opportunities for fellow women entrepreneurs.
Caryn Kopp I 908.781.7546 [email protected] koppconsultingusa.com

Angela Gleason

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Engie Hassan

Angela is the President of National Mortgage Staffing, an executive national recruiting firm dedicated to the Mortgage Industry. Offering a recruiting staff with over thirty years combined experience in successful job placements and recruiters who are placed strategically throughout the U.S., NMS provides superior service to you by utilizing our Extensive Database comprised of over 120,000 resumes of experienced mortgage professionals located throughout the U.S.
Angela Gleason I 800.603.1651 [email protected] Nationalmortgagestaffing.com

Jennifer is the President of DW Smith Associates, LLC; a W/S/DBE Certified Professional Services firm specializing in Civil and Structural Engineering, Surveying, Landscape Design, Environmental and Community Association Services since 1965. Jennifer and her partners, Timothy Lurie and Thomas Murphy, take great pride in the companys recognitions, including being named a Top 100 Design Firm in the Tri-State Area and a Leading Woman Entrepreneur & Business Owner.
Jennifer Nevins I 732.363.5850 [email protected] dwsmith.com

Engie is the President of EngieStyle which is a company specializing in fashion styling, personal shopping, creative directing and brand imaging. Clients range from royalty, celebrities, high net-worth clients, and a bevy of models during Mercedes Benz fashion week. Her impeccable work can be seen on the red carpet and runways, as well as in magazines and print media. EngieStyle is the premier luxury styling brand recognized for its merchandise, leadership, and superior customer service.
Engie Hassan I 973.722.2072 [email protected] engiestyle.com
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Liz is founder of Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC, and author of ClutterFree Wealth. The firms goal-oriented approach helps affluent clients simplify their financial complexities. Liz believes your wealth should bring you comfort and confidence, not stress and confusion. Liz has over 20 years experience and is an alumna of The Wharton School and Columbia University. She serves on the board of local non-profits and womens organizations.
Liz Miller I 908.517.5881 [email protected] summitplacefinancial.com

Susan is CEO and founder of Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, a full service Registered Investment Advisor and Broker Dealer with financial advisors located in six states. Susan has created a holistic approach to working with women and business owners to provide custom advice designed to meet their individual unique life goals and wealth management needs.
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Eileen Shrem I 732.988.7256 [email protected] Your-friend-in-insurance.com

Judy Charny has built and leads a unique team of allwomen attorneys at Charny, Charny & Karpousis, a South Jersey law firm concentrating in the handling of Divorce & Family Law matters. Judy aggressively represents clients with a practical mindset when it counts. Practicing law since 1984, she has advocated for clients who are stay-at-home parents, consultants, executives, professionals and business owners, and their spouses.
Judith Charny I 856.505.1700 [email protected] charnylaw.com

Dr. Maita is a recognized and award-winning physician and author practicing preventive and anti-aging medicine. She transforms people feeling fat, flabby, flaky, foggy, fatigued and forgetful into slim, sharp, sexy and supercharged using the best of science and nature. Her private anti aging medical practice and educational company, Vibrance for Life, is in Short Hills, NJ. Her approach is natural and holistic with a focus on nutrition, lifestyle, metabolism, genetics and bioidentical hormone replacement.
Lorraine Maita, MD I 973.218.1199 [email protected] howtoliveyounger.com I vibranceforlife.com

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~ Lita M Abele................................. U.S. Lumber Inc. ~ Van Adams................................... VanAdams Sports Group ~ Anne Marie Almasi....................... Almasi Companies ~ Aldonna R. Ambler....................... AMBLER Growth Strategy Consultants, Inc. ~ Shannon Aronson........................  The Shannon Aronson Real Estate Team, Keller ~ Williams Premier Properties ~ Susan Ascher............................... The Ascher Group ~ Julie Auslander............................. cSubs - Subscriptions Simplified ~ Casandra Autry............................ Woman to Woman OBGYN ~ Lisa Bair....................................... Hobart Group Holdings ~ Karen Bakker............................... Above and Beyond Learning Group ~ Lisa Ballerini................................ Montana Construction ~ Susan Barbarbaglia..................... Skin Deep Salon and Spa ~ Lynette Barbieri............................ Entrepreneurial Think Tank For Moms ~ Elizabeth Barry............................. Elizabeth Barry & Associates ~ Lorraine Bello............................... Ricklin-Echikson Associates (REA) ~ Lisa Bien...................................... B!EN MARKETING GROUP ~ Caryl Bixon-Gordon...................... Caryl Communications, Inc. ~ Denise Blasevick.......................... The S3 Agency ~ Rachel Braun Scherl.................... Semprae Labrotories Inc ~ Nancy Bray................................... Shelby Mechanical Inc. ~ Megan Brown .............................. HATCHEDit.com ~ Annette Catino............................. QualCare, Inc. ~ Suzanne Cerra............................. Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. ~ Colette Chapman......................... Chapman Concierge and Errands Plus ~ Judith Charny............................... Charny, Charny & Karpousis, PA ~ Jacqueline Cleary......................... Atlas Data Systems, LLC ~ Jude Connally............................... Jude Connally ~ Vanessa Coppes.......................... The Entrepreneurial Think Tank for Moms, LLC ~ Elizabeth Corrigan........................ The Complete Package ~ Joan Cozzoli Rooney.................... Cozzoli Machine Company ~ Kathleen Croddick Molyneaux..... Suite K Value Added Services ~ Laurie Cummins........................... Groezinger Provisions Inc. ~ Stacie Curtis................................ CW Solutions ~ Mary Deatherage......................... Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management ~ BettyLou DeCroce........................  ERA Gallo & DeCroce, Inc., Real Estate Corporation ~ Christine DeGraff......................... Websketching Web Design ~ Mindy Diamond............................ Diamond Consultants ~ Nathalie R. Doobin....................... HARVARD Services Group ~ Danielle Dronet............................ Newark Bears Professional Baseball ~ Baldeep Dua................................ Kirusa Inc ~ Tracy Duberman........................... The Leadership Development Group, Inc. ~ Jessica Durrie.............................. Small World Coffee ~ Tracey Early.................................. Untracht Early LLC ~ Willa Edgerton-Chisler................. Symphony Strategies ~ Lisa Epstein................................. Encore Catering ~ Anne Evans Estabrook................. Elberon Development Co. ~ Kelley Evens................................. Aurora Kitchens & Interiors, LLC ~ Lisa Fairclough............................. Fairclough Realtors and Property Management ~ Eileen Flaherty............................. Alliance Cost Containment ~ Yanina Fleysher............................ Yanina & Co. ~ Marie Foegh, MD......................... Agile Therapeutics, Inc. ~ Christiana Foglio.......................... Community Investment Strategies, Inc. ~ Loreley Fortin............................... Daystar Promotions, Inc. ~ Beverly Friedlander...................... Beverly Friedlander MD ~ Amy Gideon.................................. TAG Online, Inc. ~ Kiran Gill...................................... PARS Environmental, Inc. ~ Angela Gleason............................ National Mortgage Staffing LLC ~ Amy Gonzales............................... AK Environmental LLC ~ Lisa Greebel................................. AJ Images, Inc. ~ Cline Greffard............................. OneCall Manage, Inc. ~ Lori Grifa...................................... Wolff Samson PC ~ Debbie Hart.................................. Association Associates, Inc. ~ Engie Hassan............................... EngieStyle ~ Jani Hegarty................................. Health & Wellness Partners ~ Michelle Heide.................................  Patton, Heide & Associates ~ Beth Hendler-Grunt...................... KappaEast Management Consultants ~ Lynda Hinkle................................ Law Offices of Lynda L. Hinkle, LLC ~ Lisa Hirsh..................................... The Accurate Box Company, Inc. ~ Debra Hoffman............................ System Office Products, Inc. ~ Eileen Huntington........................ Huntington Learning Center ~ Judith J. Sullivan.......................... Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP ~ Maureen Jaret.............................. Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes ~ Judith Jensen............................... Expressions and Reflections, LLC ~ Julie Kampf.................................. JBK Associates, Inc. ~ Lynne Katzmann.......................... Juniper Communities ~ Karen J. Kessler........................... Evergreen Partners, Inc. ~ Poonam Khubani......................... TeleBrands Corp. ~ Caryn Kopp.................................. Kopp Consulting, LLC ~ Krista Korinis............................... Global Installation Resources, LLC ~ Sharon Kornstein......................... ImageDesign LLC ~ Bari Kroll...................................... B. Lauren Investigations ~ Aerin Kwait-Taubin....................... Aerin Rose Swimwear ~ Diahann Lassus........................... Lassus Wherley ~ Patricia Laus................................ The Atlantic Club ~ Thai Lee....................................... SHI International Corp. ~ Zoraya Lee-Hamlin....................... Ray Zo Marketing, Inc. ~ Barbara Leflein............................ Leflein Associates, Inc. ~ Marcy Leger................................. Strategic Frameworks LLC ~ Julie Levi...................................... Progressive Promotions, Inc. ~ Collette Liantonio......................... Concepts TV Productions ~ Clara Lippert Glenn...................... The Oxford Princeton Programme ~ Paula Lombard............................. WEXCO Industries/AutoTex PINK ~ Suzi Mack-Fleisher....................... Suzis Salon Spa & Wellness ~ Marcy Maguire............................. Windsor Nissan ~ Lorraine Maita, MS...................... Lorraine Maita M.D., How to Live Younger ~ Beatriz Manetta........................... Argent Associates Inc. ~ Cindy Malinchak.......................... Environmentally Based Green Building, LLC ~ Margaret Marcucci ...................... Coranet Corp. ~ Karen Martinez............................ BRAVO! Group Services, LLC ~ Elizabeth Mascali & Dawn Sandomen...................... Party Bluprints Inc. ~ Cynthia Matossian....................... Matossian Eye Associates ~ Shea D. Maultsby & Marcella Palmer....................... The M.INK Media Company ~ Susan McGlory Michel................. Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC ~ Marguerite (Peggy) McHale......... Consultant 2 go LLC ~ Stacey Meisel............................... Becker Meisel LLC ~ Marcy Metz...................................  Asisco Automotive Company, Inc. and BJ&M Auto Inc. ~ Melinda Middlebrooks................. Middlebrooks Shapiro, P.C. ~ Jayne Millard................................ Turtle & Hughes, Inc. ~ Liz Miller....................................... Summit Place Financial Advisors, LLC ~ Donna Miller................................ Above and Beyond Inc. ~ Rosalind Minicozzi....................... Always There Home Health Care ~ Elisabete Miranda........................ CQ fluency ~ Lisa and Janice Molinari.............. 9 Hill Productions ~ Valerie Montecalvo...................... Bayshore Recycling ~ Shannon Morris........................... Sigma Group ~ Cynthia Myer................................ Ridgewood Moving Services, Co. ~ Jennifer Naughton....................... Radiant Resources ~ Katrina Neale............................... Global Essence Inc. ~ Claudia Nelson-Woodard............. Northeast Planning Corporation ~ Jennifer Nevins............................ DW Smith Associates ~ Jane Newton................................ RegentAtlantic ~ Christine Nichlos.......................... People Science ~ Cynthia Nicholson........................ Nicholson Corporation ~ Katherin Nukk-Freeman & Dawn Sandomeno................... Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. ~ Katherine OHara......................... The OHara Project ~ Melissa Oliver.............................. Star Bright Services ~ Sharon Olzerowicz ....................... Hired by Matrix, Inc. ~ Mimi Omiecinski.......................... Princeton Tour Company ~ Jean Oursler ................................ Alden Consulting Group Inc. ~ Rose Oxley................................... Software Synergy, Inc. ~ Deborah Palacio.......................... WebUndies.com, LLC ~ Hetal Parikh................................. Rangam Consultants, Inc. ~ Sheila Parker............................... SDM & Associates, Inc. ~ Hina Patel.................................... RUKH Development ~ Naya Pearlman............................. Kim Pearlman LLC ~ Lynn Pechinski............................. 1st Straw Marketing & Promotions ~ Pamela Pecs Cytron..................... Pendo Systems, Inc. ~ Erica Peitler.................................. Erica Peitler & Associates, Inc. ~ Linda Percoco.............................. Max Title Agency, LLC

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~ Marjorie Perry.............................. MZM Construction and Management ~ Sue Pisaturo................................. Small World Vacations ~ Karen Qualter Carolonza & Deborah Nettune Sittig............. Green Room Communications ~ Jaime Raskulinecz....................... Next Generation Trust Services, LLC ~ Maryalice Raushi......................... Business Funding, LLC ~ Susan Reach Winters.................. Budd Larner Law Firm ~ Laura Riley................................... Emerald Financial Group ~ Carmela Roberts.......................... Roberts Engineering Group, LLC ~ Madeleine Robinson.................... LPS Industries ~ Lisa Sadaoui................................ REO Allegiance ~ Robbin Salmeri............................ Cleaners Advantage ~ Debbie Schaeffer ........................ Mrs G TV, Appliances & Sleep Center ~ Linda Schmidt.............................. LC Schmidt Associates LLC ~ Andrea Schrager..........................  Meadowlands Consumer Center Global Marketing Research & Consulting ~ Judith Schumacher-Tilton............ Schumacher Chevrolet ~ Tara Seager.................................. Ally Solutions Group ~ Theodora Sergiou........................ Nicholas Pools Inc. ~ Linda Sharkus.............................. Acqui SCI Inc. ~ Eileen Shrem................................ Your Friend in Insurance ~ Sally Jane Smith.......................... TravelSmiths ~ Monica Smith............................... Market Smith ~ Kelly Snyder & Mary Beth Gulbert.................... The Stone Center ~ Lisa Solomon............................... Althea Property Services ~ Tam St. Armand........................... Saint Armand Ventures ~ Nancy Stango............................... Blink Reaction ~ Pamela Steenland....................... Homecare for Children, Inc. ~ Laura Stern.................................. Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ~ Dr. Linda Stone............................ Gentle Caring Dentistry ~ Robin Suydam.............................. Suydam Insurance Agency LLC ~ Debra Taeschler........................... GraficaGroup ~ Joy Taylor...................................... TayganPoint Consulting Group ~ Liz Thomas................................... Boyd Communications ~ Gail Tolstoi-Miller......................... Consultnetworx & Speednetworx ~ Victoria Tomaro ........................... V Tomaro & Associates ~ Jodi Topitz.................................... WE2ME ~ Dr. Susan Treiser.......................... IVF NJ ~ Jill Vitiello..................................... Vitiello Communications Group ~ Anna Walz.................................... MedEvoke ~ Marlene Wangenheim.................. Interiors By Design, LLC ~ Desiree Watson............................ Wellness Interactive, Inc. ~ Bari Weinberger........................... Weinberger Law Group, LLC. ~ Beverly White............................... BKW Transformation Group ~ Rita Williams-Bogar..................... Personal Development Solutions, LLC ~ Tracey Wolfman............................ We Care Adult Care ~ Avis Yates Rivers.......................... Technology Concepts Group International, LLC. ~ Esther Yu...................................... ASIFT WOMEN LED Non-Profits ~ Roxanne Black-Weisheit.............. Friends Health Connection ~ Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago.......... LEAP Academy University Charter School ~ Vivian Cox Fraser ........................ Urban League of Essex County ~ Alfa Demmellash.......................... Rising Tide Capital ~ Leslie Godfrey..............................  Professional Music Academy, INC and New Horizons Music ~ Neale Godfrey.............................. Greenstreet Commons, Inc ~ Tina Hines.................................... For My Sister Friends ~ Lynda Ireland...............................  New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council ~ Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.................... Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ~ Jodi ODonnell-Ames.................... Hope Loves Company ~ Barbara Schmidt-Kemp............... Dress for Success ~ Judith Sheft.................................. NJIT-New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Sharon Gordon has been a partner with Cohn Reznick, LLP one of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the United States, since 2004. With a strong focus on both the construction and real estate industries, Ms. Gordon has worked with owners and financial executives of middle market companies to provide them with accounting, auditing, tax advisory and business planning services. Tara McKenzie Gilvaris the founder and CEO of B.I.G (Believe, Inspire, Grow). B.I.G. is a business support, education and networkingorganization for women. B.I.G is a growing community ofintelligent, creative and entrepreneurial women which offers face to face guidance andsupport with local community meetings as well as an interactive,informative website. Ellyn Spragins conducts Letters To My Younger Self Seminars, Workshops and Work/Life Harmony groups for corporate womens development programs. She has inspired corporate leaders to share their inner wisdom at Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Genentech, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Citibank and other visionary organizations. She also leads Work/Life Harmony programs for executive women. David J Cote is a Vice President, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. He works with entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals in both NJ and NYC to help them to achieve their financial goals. He is also the founder of the Big Apple Entrepreneur Network.

Susan Reach Winters is a shareholder and the Chairperson of the Family Law Department at Budd Larner in Short Hills, NJ. She has broad experience in all areas of the practice of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, custody and visitation, child support, alimony and equitable distribution. Hettle Pastakia-Patel is the Director of Inspiration at Juicetank, an innovation lab, incubator-accelerator, and co-working space. Juicetank is a thinktank that provides the ideal ecosystem to support startups and emerging growth companies to launch and accelerate their success. Susan Hogan is Supplier Diversity Manager for the Supply Chain Management Organization at Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) in Newark, New Jersey. Mrs. Hogans background includes over twenty two years experience in all aspects of Supply Chain Management including twenty years extensive experience in supplier diversity. Bill Barnumis a Vice President TD Wealth Management in the New Jersey Market. Mr. Barnum works with High Net Worth individuals and their families assisting them with their credit, banking, investment, and fiduciary needs.

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