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Architecture and Engineering
Jarmel Kizel Architects and Engineers
Inc., in Livingston, has expanded its structural
engineering studio with the appointment
of Ronald Brokenshire as director.
He previously served as an associate with
Structure Studio, in Morristown. He received
his B.S. and M.S. from the New Jersey
Institute of Technology.
Banking
EverBank Commercial Finance Inc., the
commercial finance and leasing subsidiary
of EverBank Financial Corp., has named
Richard D. Gumbrecht as chief growth officer.
In the newly created senior leadership
position, he will be responsible for identifying,
evaluating and implementing strategic
growth initiatives across the enterprise.
Credit Unions
Parsippany-based Garden Savings Federal
Credit Union has promoted Nick Biason to
executive vice president and chief financial
officer. He has worked at Garden Savings for
the past 28 years.
Health Care
Lisa A. Dutterer has been named vice
president of operations for Kennedy University
Hospitals’ Cherry Hill and Stratford
campuses. She previously was associate
vice president of administration at St. Luke’s
Hospital and Health Network in Bethlehem,
Penn. She graduated from Bridgewater College
and received an M.S. in physical therapy
from Arcadia University.
Financial Advisers
The Morristown office of SES Advisors
Inc. has hired Brendan C. Bayer as vice
president. He previously worked as a
senior treasury analyst for Ingersoll Rand,
in Piscataway. He holds a B.A. in economics
from Mary Washington College, and an
MBA from the Simon Graduate School of
Business at the University of Rochester.
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Law
Woodbridge-based Wilentz, Goldman &
Spitzer P.A. has announced six promotions
within the firm. All were formerly associates
with the firm:
n Edward Albowicz, of the financial services
team, has been named counsel. He
holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania
Law School, and a B.A. from Brandeis
University.
n Kelly Erhardt-Wojie, of the commercial
real estate team, has been named counsel.
She holds a J.D. from Widener University
School of Law, and a B.A. from North Carolina
State University.
n Everett Johnson, of the public finance
team, has been named shareholder. He
holds a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law
– Newark, an M.S. in taxation from Seton
Hall University, and a B.S. from Rutgers
University. He also is a certified public accountant.
n Daniel Lapinski, of the mass tort and
class actions team, has been named shareholder.
He has a J.D. from Seton Hall University
School of Law, and a B.A. from Rutgers
University.
n Alex Lyubarsky, of the personal injury
team, has been named counsel. He has
a J.D. from the Fordham University School of
Law, and a B.A. from New York University.
n Francine Tajfel, of the commercial real estate
team, has been named counsel. She holds
a J.D. from Columbia University School of
Law, and a B.A. from Cornell University.
Nonprofit
Benjamin Sheedy has been named president
and CEO at Linden Emergency Medical
Service. He has been active with the professional,
nonprofit ambulance service for 15
years, serving in operational posts including
lieutenant, assistant captain and captain.
Property Management
Heritage Pointe of Teaneck has announced
the appointment of Wendy
Palmiero as executive director. She previously
served as a director with Atria Senior
MAJOR SPONSOR: SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Close Up: Linda Pissott Reig
Position: Shareholder and member of the FDA/Biotechnology
practice group in the Newark office of
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Key role: I counsel pharmaceutical, medical device
and biotechnology companies on marketing and sales
of FDA-regulated products in compliance with state
and federal laws. In addition, I provide legal counsel
relating to the research and development of prescription
drugs and medical devices.
Goals: To be the “go-to” person for my clients in providing
legal and business advice.
Previous jobs: Was a principal in a Morristown law
firm, where I worked for more than 13 years in the
areas of pharmaceutical products liability/consumer
fraud litigation, and later began counseling
pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech
companies.
Key strengths: Responding quickly to clients
and anticipating issues before they occur.
Career high: Counseling small biotechs as well as
Fortune 100 companies on state and federal laws;
assisted in establishing in 2008 the BioNJ Legal Forum
Advisory Committee, which I co-chair.
Next: Work with Buchanan’s FDA practice to leverage
their expertise to benefit my clients.
Challenges: Identify ways our attorneys with expertise
in federal government relations, health care,
corporate, employment, and other related areas can
provide assistance and value to our clients.
After hours: Spending time with my husband and
two daughters; working out at the gym; reading nonfiction,
such as books by Malcolm Gladwell, or books
about the pharma industry, such as Dark Remedy,
Billion Dollar Molecule and The Cure.
Living Group at the company’s Briarcliff
Manor residence.
Real Estate
Debbie Cangi has
joined Clinton-based
Max Spann Real Estate
& Auction Co.
as a regional director
of business development.
She previously
worked for The Star-
Ledger, as an adver- Debbie Cangi
tising account executive specializing in
servicing the state’s real estate industry.
She received her bachelor’s degree in
business administration from Montclair
State University.
CB Richard Ellis has added two commercial
real estate professionals to its East
Brunswick office:
n Jeremy Neuer has been named senior
vice president. He previously worked at
Cushman and Wakefield, as both a tenant
and landlord representative. He is a graduate
of Trenton State College with a B.S. in
business administration.
n Joseph Sarno has been named executive
vice president. He previously was an executive
director at Cushman and Wakefield. He
holds a B.S. in business administration from
Bryant College.
Wealth Management
RegentAtlantic Capital LLC, in Morristown,
has announced the following personnel
moves:
n J. Brent Beene has been named partner. A
wealth manager for two years, he has been
the only non-owner serving on the management
committee.
n James Ciprich has been promoted to
wealth manager. He previously was a financial
adviser at the firm.
n Andy Kapyrin has been named partner.
He is director of research and is a member
of the company’s investment team.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE?
DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
Nomination instructions at www.njbiz.com/events
Questions? Contact Sarah Spangler at (732) 246-5713 or sspangler@njbiz.com
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