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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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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
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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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.
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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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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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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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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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of the breast, body and face/eyes, she occupies a unique niche created by the unparalleled results she obtains in breast enhancement procedures. Dr. Friedlander has been listed as a Top Doc in New Jersey and the New York Metropolitan area for over 10 years. She is active in multiple professional societies as well.
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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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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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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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Christine Ayan
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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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 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
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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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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.
Susan McGlory Michel I 609.631.8231 [email protected] gleneagleadv.com
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Margaret is the CEO/ President of Coranet Corp., a provider of Infrastructure Technology, Voice, Data, and Video design, installation and maintenance, at the Core of our clients network. Our clients state that our technical expertise & personal commitment have assured the success of their IT infrastructure projects. Margaret won the 2012 Women Presidents Organization Done Deals Leadership award and is an Ernst & Young Winning Women finalist.
Margaret Marcucci | 855.267.2638 [email protected] coranet.com
Fairclough REALTORS is an independently owned brokerage representing buyers and sellers throughout New Jersey specializing in buying, selling and managing commercial properties and investments. We build value in owners investments by managing properties efficiently . We collect rents, maintain and fill the spaces and oversee the operating accounts. Each property is viewed as a business and a marketing plan, sales proposal, and financial analysis are developed to achieve the desired result. We have a unique busines model and a hands on approach.
Lisa Fairclough I 973.726.7800 [email protected] www.faircloughrealtors.com
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As an independent insurance planner, Eileen Shrems goal is to provide people information and choices to protect their assets and preserve their estates. She explores possibilities and providers to obtain the best coverage and best priced policies for her clients specific needs. Anyone can shop on-line, but in times of need, it is comforting to have an accomplished professional friend-ininsurance helping you.
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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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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