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The Economic
Development Association of New Jersey held their Annual
meeting on Friday, December 5, 2008. The officers for
2009 were installed and the Franklin Maddocks Award for
Excellence in Economic Development was presented to two
outstanding individuals for their Economic Development
Leadership in our State.
The honorees were Dr. Donald Farish, President of Rowan
University and Mr. Timothy Touhey, Executive Vice
President of the New Jersey Builders Association.
Since arriving at Rowan, Dr. Farish has led the
University on an aggressive improvement plan which has
included new academic and residential facilities. His
blueprint for the new millennium includes a
state-of-the-art high technology park and a
collaborative relationship with Glassboro to redevelop
their downtown.
As Executive Vice President, Mr. Touhey directs the New
Jersey Builders Association's activities relating to
public policies affecting the building industry, as well
as its member education and communication programs. His
background includes positions with Fannie Mae, COAH and
the NJ State Planning Commission - all valuable assets
as he works on issues impacting quality of life in the
State.
Rosalin Petrucci of J.G.Petrucci Co, Inc. was installed
as President. The following officers were also
installed: President-elect Lisa Morina, Gloucester
County EDC; Vice-President Frank Lucchesi, PSE&G;
Treasurer Terri Smith, Environmental Liability
Management, Inc.; Secretary Adam Farrah, Union County
EDC. Elizabeth Spinelli, Hudson County EDC, will serve
as Immediate Past President. Ciro Scalera of Verizon,
John Cimino of CMX Engineering and Joseph Scheufele of
South Jersey Energy Solutions will continue to serve as
Trustees. Michael Sylvester of the Whitman Companies has
joined as a fourth trustee.
The officers pictured (left to right): Joe Scheufele,
Bette Spinelli, John Cimino,
Rosalin Petrucci, Lisa Morina, Frank Lucchesi and Mike Sylvester. |
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Pictured, Left to Right: Janis Lewandowski, Catherine
McVicker,
Mike Sylvester, Will Steffens and Margie Piliere |
