Board of Directors

The MRCC 2020 Board of Directors

Peter Gallo
MRCC President

Envision Video Services
224 Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
201-288-7228
envisionvideoservices.com

Peter Gallo is the owner and operator of Envision Video Services, a full service video production company located in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Envision Video Services specializes in all areas of Video production from digitizing old home movies and videos to full scale videotaping and editing for both business and personal needs. Peter graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Engineering in 1996 and prior to starting Envision Video in 2005, Peter worked as a Senior Network Engineer for 9 years.
Peter is involved in many community and industry based organizations, which he attributes to his success. He believes that by giving back to the community everyone wins. Peter has been an active member of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2010 serving on a number of committees as well as Senior Vice President under two presidents. Peter is probably best known for his work behind the camera when it comes to The Chamber. Since 2010, Peter and his crew have been working with The Chamber to produce most of the event videos currently up on The Chamber’s website. They also shot and edited the Chamber’s Cablevision commercial featuring the president of Sharp Electronics.

Peter Enjoys what he does and brings Joy and Commitment to everything that he takes on.

Robert Angner
MRCC Senior Vice President

Valley Center for Health and Wellness
1400 MacArthur Blvd.
Mahwah, NJ 07430
201-316-8433
valleyhealth.com

Robert Angner is the Executive Director of the Valley Center for Health and Wellness in Mahwah, NJ. The Valley Center for Health and Wellness is a healthcare hub, a facility that houses the LifeStyles medical fitness center along with an urgent care center, a diagnostic imaging center, a laboratory services center, a physical therapy center and a retail pharmacy. The Center for Health and Wellness aligns with The Valley Health System's strategy of improving their patient's and the community's overall wellbeing while taking a well-rounded approach to health and wellness through diagnosis, prevention, rehabilitation, treatment and education of various disease states.

Rob is an experienced marketing, sales and consumer goods professional dedicated to elevating insights, strategy, brand management, customer experience and communications through a holistic, customer-centric methodology. He has led successful launches of multiple brands and products at Mercedes-Benz USA and Maserati NA and built collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders as well as agency and partner teams.

Rob resides in Lake Hopatcong with his wife Rashmi and three children Dylan 15, Jayden 12 and Maya 10.

Benjamin Mills, CPA
MRCC Treasurer

Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC
One International Boulevard, Suite 700
Mahwah, NJ 07495
201-512-5700
glcpas.com

As a partner at Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC, Mr. Mills is experienced in all areas of auditing, accounting and taxation methods, procedures and operations. He is an expert in the preparation of corporate financial statements and audit compliance; preparation, review and documentation of business and personal tax returns; and in the development of corporate budgets, projections and forecasts. His work paper reporting model is an industry benchmark. Mr. Mills is a seasoned public accounting professional with more than fifteen years experience working with corporate clients and high net-worth individuals. Ben leads the firm's Accounting Standards Task Force, which addresses and interprets pronouncements impacting the financial reporting of organizations. As a recognized trainer in all facets of accounting and auditing, Mr. Mills is chairman of the firm's Continuing Professional Education Task Force.

Maureen C. Huggins
MRCC Secretary & Executive Director

Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce
One International Boulevard, Suite 211
Mahwah, NJ 07495
201-529-5566
maureen@mahwah.com
mahwah.com

Maureen Huggins has been with MRCC since September of 2007 and a resident of Mahwah for over 25 years. Maureen was on the HSO Executive Boards of George Washington School, Joyce Kilmer School and Ramapo Ridge Middle School and served on the Mahwah High School Sports Boosters Club and Senior Gala as Treasurer. Maureen is an active member of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary, an Extraordinary Minister at St. Paul’s, Ramsey along with being on team for St. Paul Sisterhood.
Maureen grew up in Long Island and attended Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Past work history includes Long Island MacArthur Airport, Suffolk County Department of Labor, and Clarion Corporation of America.

Debbie Chorny
Director

Mercedes-Benz of Paramus
755 Route 17 South
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-987-2097
mercedesbenzparamus.com

Debbie has been with Mercedes-Benz since 2001 and brings 19+ years of automotive experience with her. Mercedes-Benz of Paramus now under the Lithia Automotive Group umbrella, a fortune 500 company, Lithia is one of the America's largest automotive retailers with 188 locations nationwide. Their mission is driven by their employees and preferred by our customers. We believe that our local communities are our lifeblood.
Debbie is a Sales Administrator for Mercedes-Benz of Paramus and is Master Certified through Mercedes-Benz. She has an Assoc. Degree in Business from Rockland Community College. Resides in Mahwah has one daughter and granddaughter.
So in a customer-oriented business remember: Customers are your investment so maximize your return because great customer service will make your customer your walking advertisement. The BEST OR NOTHING.

Beth Donalds
Director of Women In Business Initiative (WIBI)

Business Doctor of North Jersey
61 Colfax Drive
Ringwood, NJ 07456
973-768-6785
businessdoctornj.com

As The Business Doctor, Beth Donalds provides big business solutions for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Equal parts CFO, marketing strategist and operations guru, Beth’s passion is working with Entrepreneurs to help them achieve their business and financial goals. Her philosophy is that every business owner has their own vision of success and she works with you to achieve that vision. She helps you quantify your financial goals, identify your barriers to growth, and implement your action plans to succeed.

Beth has 30+ years’ experience as a proven business partner, successful in shaping sales and marketing plans, improving day-to-day operations to drive growth and bottom-line results that increase your business value. Beth has a practical approach to problem solving and putting financial and operational fundamentals into practice in order to improve profits and achieve strategic goals.

Brian F. Durkin
AVP of Membership Directory

Durkin Agency
President
48 S. Franklin Turnpike, Suite 201
Ramsey, NJ 07446
www.durnkinagency.com

Born and raised in Bergen County, Brian graduated in 1984 from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. From 1984-89 he worked at Price Waterhouse in New York, NY in the Audit Dept. and earned his CPA designation. In 1989 Brian joined Durkin Agency, Inc. which has been in business since 1945 and is a family owned Independent Insurance Agency representing 12 major Insurance Companies. The GHP Insurance Center in Ramsey was purchased in 2004 and Brian became the President of the newly established Durkin/ GHP Agencies.

Brian resides in Tenafly with his wife Kate and they have 3 adult children: Erin, Brian and Sean.

Mark Fairman, LUTCF, CLTC
VP of Membership

New York Life Insurance Company
250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 900
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
201-291-5496
www.newyorklife.com/agent/mfairman

Mark Fairman is a Financial Services Professional with NYLIFE Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, A Licensed Insurance Agency & New York Life Company, and an Agent with New York Life Insurance Company since 2003, 250 Pehle Ave, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663. Mark provides families and businesses with custom insurance and financial services from one of the highest rated companies in the industry*, and coordinates educational financial seminars throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and Virginia.

Mark hails from Ramsey, NJ, and graduated from Rutgers College, New Brunswick with a B.A. in American Studies. He is licensed as a Registered Representative through the regulatory agency, FINRA, and carries a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation with the American College. Mark carries the designation of CLTC (Certified in Long Term Care) in the field of Long Term Care planning and is an active member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).
Mark was proud to be a 2014 Qualifying member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service

**New York Life has received the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer by Standard and Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA). Source: Individual Third Party Ratings Reports as of 9/12/19.

Maggie Grande
Director

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
100 Williams Drive
Ramsey, NJ 07446-2907
201-236-4254
www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us/

A northern New Jersey native, Maggie joined Konica Minolta in 2019 from North Jersey Media Group, where she was responsible for driving brand growth through campaigns, events, digital marketing and public relations. As the Public Relations Manager for Konica Minolta, Maggie develops and implements public relations programs in support of the company’s business strategies. Outside of work, Maggie enjoys any and all outdoor activities including hiking, golfing, skiing and obstacle course racing

Christopher Heyer, Esq.
VP of Board Operations

Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, LLP
1599 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-696-8391
scuramealey.com

Christopher Heyer, Esq. is a Partner with the law firm of Scura, Wigfield, Heyer & Stevens, LLP located in Wayne, New Jersey. Mr. Heyer concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation in both Federal and State Courts in New Jersey and New York, as well as managing similar litigation in other States on behalf of corporate clients. He represents individuals and corporations in employment matters, personal injury/property damage defense litigation, medical malpractice litigation, Appellate Division litigation in the Courts of New Jersey and New York. Mr. Heyer also counsels corporate entities with respect to employment and business law issues.

Mr. Heyer was graduated cum laude from Union College, New York and received his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law Newark, New Jersey. He is admitted to practice in the State Courts of New Jersey
and New York, the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Sandi Jeanette
VP of Community Relations

Good Samaritan Hospital
Member of the Westchester Medical
Center Network
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5637
bschs.org

As Worksite Wellness Coordinator at Good Samaritan Hospital, Sandi Jeanette arranges Wellness presentations for businesses and schools in Rockland, Orange and Bergen Counties, and manages Mended Hearts Chapter #368 - a support group for cardiac patients and their families. Previously, Sandi served as Rockland County Director of the American Heart Association for 21 years, where she worked as a Health Educator and Cardiac Liaison.
Sandi is a member of the Rockland Coalition for School Health and Wellness, is a board member of the Suffern Rotary, and currently represents the Suffern Central School District on the Rockland BOCES Board of Education.

Nadia Khalil
Director

Allstate Insurance Mahwah Agency
190 Franklin Turnpike
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1357
agents.allstate.com/nadia-khalil-mahwah-nj.html

Nadia Khalil is an Allstate agent that works with local businesses and families in Mahwah. As a family owned business, she and her team offer their clients options for a wide variety of coverage and services by assessing their immediate and long-term financial needs. When you want to explore options for protecting your business, home, personal property, or financial future Nadia is available to answer your questions and review your coverage so that you can make any necessary adjustments to fit your changing needs.

Nadia Khalil is an active member and Co-Chair to the YPN committee of the MRCC. She graduated from Rutgers University Business School in New Jersey with a Bachelor degree in Finance and remains an active Alumni and mentor to undergraduate business students.

Liz Kloak,
Director

Ramapo College of New Jersey Foundation
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
201-684-7615
ramapo.edu/foundation

Liz is currently the Director of Fundraising Events for the Ramapo College Foundation. In that capacity, she is responsible for raising over 65% of all unrestricted funds each year. Previously, she served as White House Deputy Press Secretary and Assistant Press Secretary in the Reagan and Bush Administrations. Liz was Director of Communications and Community Outreach at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, CA. She was Chief Spokesperson and Communications Director of the State of Massachusetts Treasurer's Office. Liz has a B.A. in Government & History from Colby College in Waterville, Maine and a Master's in Liberal Studies from Ramapo College. Liz is also an adjunct professor of Communications at Ramapo and teaches Leadership & Group Communications. She has four children and grew up on the south shore of Massachusetts. Her oldest son, Peter is a 2014 graduate of the University of Rhode Island and is currently a Director of Digital Marketing for Group M in New York City, daughter Lucie is a 2016 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Senior Director of Intergrated Marketing at DraftKings. Her son George is a 2015 Ramapo graduate and currently a Corporal in the US Marine Corps. Her youngest daughter Lillie is a second year at the University of Virginia where she is a member of the Women's Lacrosse team. Liz enjoys spending time with her family, running, reading, golfing and walking her dog, Brady. She loves the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and keeping up on current events. Liz and her husband George live in Wyckoff, New Jersey.

Jeffrey MacFarlane, VP
AVP of Golf

McBride Corporate Real Estate
240 Frisch Court, Suite 105
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-848-6111
www.mcbridecorpre.com

Jeffrey joined McBride Corporate Real Estate in 2017 after an introduction from Robert Tillsley, a longtime partner and now firm president. Jeffrey’s primary focus is the data center, pharmaceutical, and investment aspects of commercial real estate and he represents several prominent firms in these fields. His role in this representation is, fiscal feasibility analysis, through site evaluations for brownfield developments, and the repositioning of existing assets such as suburban office, industrial, and power generation facilities. Jeffrey is part of a team consisting of Robert Tillsley, John D’Amato and David Yao.
Prior to joining McBride, Jeffrey spent two decades as a professional sailor, successfully racing and campaigning throughout North America, Europe and Australia. He ended his professional career ranked number one in the world. Jeffrey now applies that same drive and focus to his career in corporate real estate.
Jeffrey serves as a Trustee on Board of Comprehensive Behavioral Health Care. CBH Care is a nonprofit mental health services center based in Hackensack, with locations throughout Northern New Jersey.
Jeffrey resides in Franklin Lakes with his wife and son.

Christine Mazzoli
Director

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
3 Executive Boulevard
Suffern, NJ 10901
845-918-1419
cpsuffernhotel.com

Christine Mazzoli, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah Hotel and Conference Center located in Suffern. She is an experienced hospitality sales professional with 20+ years of experience in
both hotel sales, marketing and team building events.

Christine is known by her customers to have a creative approach to any obstacle and enjoys exceeding her clients expectation. The Crowne Plaza is a full service hotel with 230 guest rooms and 24,000 square feet of flexible
meeting space and a new outdoor patio. Christine is a proud member of the Crowne Plaza team.

Aparna Mulchandani
VP of Marketing

Two by Two Design
Creative Director
11 Sycamore Court
Ramsey NJ 07446
www.twobytwodesign.com

Aparna Mulchandani brings with her 20+ years of experience in the world of graphic design. Aparna holds a BFA in Design from the University of Massachusetts and a BA in Visual Communications Design from Purdue University. Under her direction, her company has won over a dozen internationally recognized industry awards for corporate identity (logos), marketing materials (direct mail, brochures and advertising), digital and web design.

Community service, with a focus on children’s education and well-being, has always been one of Aparna’s passions. She has assisted various local non-profits by providing pro-bono design services through out her career. After spending her childhood in India, Aparna travelled and worked in Europe and across the US before settling in Ramsey in 2001 with her husband and 2 sons.

Tia Pyo
Director

M&T Bank
45 Eisenhower Drive, 4th Floor
Paramus NJ 07652
201-906-8798
mtb.com

Tia Pyo has had over 20 years of banking experience. Now the Vice President of the M&T Business Banking Division, she provides solutions for business owners. Tia offers her costumers short or long term solutions based on their individual needs, such as, loans, refinancing commercial mortgages, finance for investment properties, etc. She also provides any basic financial assistance. Tia resides in Palisades Park and has two daughters.

Deborah A. Richin, CFP®
VP of Corporate Partner Development

UBS Wealth Management
201-454-1331

Deborah A. Richin, CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, has 15 plus years of experience helping business owners and individuals realize all that is important to them. She is continuing to provide these services at UBS Wealth Management. Her office is located in Paramus, New Jersey.

Rena Rothman
VP of Membership Directory

Piano Instructor/Accompanist
Mahwah, NJ 07430
201-304-2266

Rena Rothman has been a Chamber member since 2002. She teaches piano to students of all ages. Rena is also a member of the SRV Lions Club. Previously she spent 17 years working at NBC News as a Production Manager. She was a music major at Florida Atlantic University and was the Musical Director for Mahwah High School’s drama department. Rena resides in Mahwah with her husband and daughter.

Paul Scarduffa
VP of 5K

TD Bank
1100 Lake Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201-574-4693
tdbank.com

Paul Scarduffa is a Retail Market Manager and Vice President for TD Bank N.A., located in Ramsey, NJ.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest commercial banks in the United States with $225 billion in assets, and provides customers with a full range of financial products and services at more than 1,300 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. Paul has worked in the banking industry for over 25 years, and remains active as a member of the Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club & Park Ridge Recreation and Cultural Committee. In addition, he graduated from Pace University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, and resides in Park Ridge with his wife and two daughters.

Sara Subramanian
AVP Community Relations

Sheraton Mahwah Hotel
1 International Boulevard, Suite 100
Mahwah, NJ 07495
201-529-1660
sheratonmahwah.com

Sara Subramanian is an experienced hospitality and certified meeting professional with more than 15 years of experience in hotel operations and management including Front Office, Food & Beverage, Hotel Sales, Catering and Convention Services. She is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel. Prior to joining the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, she was the Director of Sales and Marketing for Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express in Stamford, Connecticut.
The Sheraton Mahwah hotel is a landmark property that boasts of 225 well-appointed guest rooms with 24,000 square feet of function space and surrounded by 100 acres of manicured outdoor space. Sara and her team of five Sales Managers work with individuals and business alike in both Mahwah and the surrounding areas to provide them with a memorable guest experience, while increasing visibility for the town.
A graduate of Johnson and Wales University, Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and an MBA in Global Business Leadership. She resides in Connecticut with her family.

Miri Upton
AVP of Membership

Synergia Financial
79 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201-338-0694

Miri Upton is a Financial Services Professional, dedicated to assisting individuals, families and small business owners, organize and simplify their financial lives. Her goal is to educate and empower her clients, so they can focus on fulfilling their hopes and dreams. She creates an individualized “roadmap” which could be, creating an educational fund for a child or grandchild, planning a 5, 10 or 20 year plan focused on retirement or begin a plan for their business. Each client is unique and Miri remains focused on that.
Throughout the last decade in financial services, Miri advanced rapidly, taking on new challenges, including licenses and designations. She currently holds Series 7 & 66 Registrations, Life, Health & Accident Insurance Licenses and has received the CRPC® and CRPS® designations. Miri is currently insurance licensed to do business in New Jersey and New York. Miri is also a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. and offers securities in New York and New Jersey.
A native of Bergen County, New Jersey, Miri serves as a Director of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with several non-profits in the community. She currently resides in Mahwah with her husband and daughter.

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