A MILESTONE OF CARING & COMMUNITY

SUPPORT

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

2018 Board of Trustee Members

VNANNJ Health SystemWilliam J. Gannon, ChairPatricia Bernal-Silva, Vice ChairEva Kubanik, Secretary

Nancy Nadaskay, TreasurerElizabeth T. Gilfillan (Foundation)Judith M. Ward (A�liated)

VNANNJ A�liated Health Services, Inc.Judith M. Ward, ChairPatricia Muratore, Secretary

Eva Kubanik, TreasurerPatricia Bernal-Silva

VNANNJ, INC.

William J. Gannon, ChairPatricia Bernal-Silva, Vice ChairJudith M. Ward, SecretaryNancy Nadaskay, TreasurerTheresa DavisFiona DowningReverend Joseph FordDavid GilfillanElizabeth T. Gilfillan

William Holzemer, RN, PhD, FAANEva KubanikMilton J. Mintz, DOThe Honorable Judge Robert Muir, Jr.Patricia MuratoreLaura Page-GreifingerJohn O’HaraEdward PrendevilleKeith D. Riggin

VNANNJ Foundation, Inc.Elizabeth T. Gilfillan, ChairJudith M. Ward, SecretaryNancy Nadaskay, Treasurer

Lisa ApplebyPatricia Bernal-SilvaJohn Grano

EmeritusDenis O’Sullivan

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Board of Trustees / Programs & Services

CEO Message: Making History & Changing Lives

Chairman Message: A Milestone of Caring & Community Support

Why I Give

A Storied Legacy of Caring

An Essential Home Care Safety Net

Upholding Our Mission of Caring

2018 Facts At a Glance / Financials

Our Donors

Programs & Services VNANNJ Nursing

Certified Home Health Aides

Elder Care Services

Rehabilitative Therapy

Social Work Services

Case Management Services

Maternal and Child Health

Nutrition Counseling

IV Therapy

Wound Care

Community Services

Telehealth

VNANNJ HOSPICE Nursing

Certified Home Health Aides

Rehabilitative Therapy

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Medication Management

Pain and Symptom Management

Pastoral Care

Social Work Services

Volunteer and Bereavement Support

VNANNJ AFFILIATED HEALTH SERVICES INC. Nursing

Certified Home Health Aides

Rehabilitative Therapy

Social Work Services

In-Home Caregiver Education and Support

Eldercare Services

Friendship House Adult Day Care

House Call Groceries for Seniors

Mother’s Helper/ Newborn Care

Private Care Services

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Making History & Changing

LivesIt’s a pleasure to report on a successful 120th anniversary year for the

Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ and reflect on other milestones

in its long, distinguished history.

I’ve had the privilege of serving as the VNA’s CEO and President for more

than two decades. Throughout my tenure, I’ve embraced opportunities

to collaborate on both small and large-scale initiatives—formally and

informally—with board members, sta�, volunteers, community leaders,

donors and clients.

Collectively, our dedication, vision and hard work have advanced the

VNA’s mission of caring and positively impacted countless lives. In fact,

the phrase “many are one” comes to mind. With the help of many, this

organization has withstood the test of time, expanded its services to

e�ectively address the evolving needs of its constituents and significantly

extended its geographic reach.

I’m very proud to have been part of many influential, diverse achievements

in recent years and I invite all who’ve supported the VNA to join me

in celebrating this milestone anniversary. I also ask for your continued,

unwavering support because the need for high-quality home care has never

been greater and it remains on the incline.

Thank you for being part of our stellar, winning team! Together, let’s

continue to make a di�erence and celebrate more historic VNA milestones!

Faith F. Scott, MPH, MBAPresident & Chief Executive O�cer

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A Milestone of Caring & Community SupportThe VNA’s 120th anniversary is a milestone for our entire community

because its journey of caring has evolved with local needs and been

sustained by the incredible support of many throughout its history. It’s

appropriate for all of us to join in this celebration since, along with many

of our ancestors, we’ve contributed to the VNA’s success.

Ever since some philanthropic area residents came together in 1898 to

form the VNA, home care needs have steadily increased and become more

complex. Fortunately, VNA has remained in touch with those trends, kept

pace with them and emerged as a dependable, trusted home care resource.

I’m honored to serve in a leadership role with this wonderful organization.

I’m also committed to prudent stewardship of its legacy to ensure that high

caliber home care remains readily available to us and future generations.

On behalf of all who benefited from VNA’s services last year, thank you

for your trust, confidence, and generosity. With our collective unwavering

support, the VNA will continue to lead the way in home care and brighten

the lives of area residents for many years to come.

William J. Gannon, Board Chair

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Cynthia Harriman Donor & Special Events Committee Member

“From the moment we were introduced to

VNA through my involvement with TWIG 21 (a

philanthropic group that supports VNA), both my

husband (Ed Prendeville, a trustee) and I became

immersed in the organization. At VNA, we’ve found an organization

that’s doing important work e�ciently, free of waste and excess.

We’re also very impressed with the VNA’s leaders. They’re leading

the charge for better access to high-quality home care with passion,

enthusiasm, professionalism and sheer love.”

Laura Page-Greifinger

Donor & Member, Board of Trustees

“I’ve devoted my career to developing processes

that improve post-acute care nationwide, so I’m in

a unique, informed position to assess the caliber of

home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities and

hospices. The VNA stands out because it consistently puts patients

first, delivers exceptional quality and achieves excellent patient

satisfaction ratings. VNA leaders also share my belief that sta�

education and mentoring results in better patient care.”

Dale Calvert

Donor & Special Events Committee Member

“Witnessing the impact that VNA sta� and

volunteers were making on a daily basis inspired

me to community service several years ago. This

VNA has provided an ever-increasing level of

care, e�ciency and professionalism to the community while always

honoring its original mission of compassionate home care established

in 1898. Also, through the experiences of my 97-year-old mother and

my own family, I am acutely aware that high-quality home care makes

a di�erence.”

With the support of community members like you, the VNA can sustain its 120-year tradition of caring. Your tax-deductible gift will be put to work locally to e�ciently deliver high-quality home care services. Every donation is meaningful and makes a di­erence in the lives of those who rely on us for essential services.

Why I Give...Community members throughout the VNA’s service area support its mission

with generous donations, in-kind gifts, bequests and volunteer service. Here’s

what motivates just a few of our supporters in their own words…

“All of the VNA’s services

are essential but I have an

a�nity for the Hospice

because I worked with

a hospice years ago.”

– Cynthia Harriman

“After my own hip surgery, I experienced

firsthand how good home

care can reduce inpatient stays

and expedite recovery.”

– Laura Page-Greifinger

“The joy that VNA home

care visits and Friendship

House bring to those who

might otherwise be isolated

and alone is inspirational.”

– Dale Calvert

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Our tradition of caring began in 1898 when visiting nursing was introduced

to this region by Anna B. Hillock who traveled by bicycle delivering care to the

needy. Her work was funded by the Female Charitable Society which merged

with other groups and adopted the name Visiting Nurse Association in 1916.

Since then, we’ve led the way in home care, amassed many achievements and

established a legacy of caring.

A growing client base across more than 110 municipalities…

1918 VNA radius of care expands by acquiring its first automobile,

a Ford touring car, with $765 in community donations.

1996 VNA’s charter expands to include Hunterdon County along

with Morris.

2004 Visiting Health Service of Morris County is acquired including

Friendship House and House Call Groceries for Seniors.

2017 Expansion into Sussex and Warren Counties with the acquisition

of VNA of Saint Claire’s.

From nursing agency to full-service home care provider…

1970 Physical, occupational and speech therapy services is added.

1978 The home health aide program begins.

1995 A dedicated Hospice program is established.

2010 By popular demand, the Private Care program expands to include

part-time, full-time and live-in options.

2012 ZOE, an electronic monitoring or “telehealth” system, is introduced.

Embracing technology and education…

1978 First computer is purchased to better manage growing client

volume and Medicare documentation.

2006 Nurses and rehabilitation therapists are issued laptop computers

with wireless connectivity that facilitates real-time information

sharing, enhancing quality and e�ciency.

2010 In response to a competitive nursing market, VNA establishes a

New Graduate Program o�ering BSNs mentoring and on-the-job

training.

2013 State-of-the-art electronic records technology is implemented.

2014 A well-equipped in-house Clinical Skills Lab is established.

2017 VNA partners with Rutgers University to o�er Out-of-Hospital

Residencies in home care.

A Storied Legacy of

Caring

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An Essential Home Care Safety NetAccess to a�ordable elder care is a timely concern because:

• Opinion surveys consistently find that most seniors and future

retirees would prefer to age in place.

• Through personal and family experiences, many are discovering that

home care needs often don’t qualify for or exceed Medicare benefits.

• Elder caregiving 24/7— and the stresses and challenges associated

with that role—is now a daily reality for one of every four adults

locally and nationally who are responsible for a parent, spouse or

another loved one.

Ensuring Access for EveryoneAcross its service area, the VNA addresses those concerns, along

with the home care needs of younger residents with serious illnesses,

injuries and disabilities. In 2018, we provided a safety net for clients

from all walks of life with

varied resource levels. Along

with delivering private care

and Medicare and insurance

funded services, we secured

grants and donations to

serve those with limited

financial resources and o�set

expenses associated

with various essential

VNA programs.

“ I don’t know how we’d manage without VNA…”

“Friendship House is a wonderful place,” observed

caregiver Geri Boyle. Three years ago, a call to

1-800-WE VISIT connected Geri and her husband,

Allan, with the VNA’s social adult day care center in

Boonton Township.

Despite Alzheimer’s-related memory issues, Allan,

81, enjoys attending the center (which he calls “the

o�ce”). “He’s in a better mood there than when

isolated at home. He loves the sta� and the other

clients — and I do, too. I volunteer to help with

activities when I can and attend the Caregiver

Support Group,” said Geri. “The center also frees

some time for me to run errands and help out my

sister who lives alone.”

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Every aspect of the healthcare system is in flux and home care is trending.

In fact, a systemic movement to reduce inpatient care is placing greater

emphasis on home care as a cost-e�cient alternative to hospitals and

nursing homes that also a�ords patients better quality of life.

Rising demand is creating exciting new opportunities, along with

competition for the best sta�. There’s also more emphasis on the caliber of

care than ever before and greater transparency. Providers are continuously

evaluated on quality, safety, patient satisfaction and cost containment — and,

their ratings are now available to consumers, as well as third-party payers.

Well-Positioned for the Future

In this dynamic environment, the VNA of Northern NJ is well-positioned to

thrive. Along with tracking local needs, we’re keeping abreast of industry

trends and innovations, devising new initiatives and adjusting our strategic

direction as needed. Our activities include:

Sta­ retention and training underscored by the 27 diverse in-house training

programs completed last year, covering everything from wound and cancer

care to emergency preparedness and human tra�cking.

Partnerships with local, county and state governments, other nonprofits and

businesses who share various VNA goals including a 2018-19 NJ Department

of Health grant to provide immunizations throughout our service area and

a Warren County government grant-funded program to help the elderly

reduce their risk of falls and related injuries in their homes.

Innovations and technology enhancements including the 2019

implementation of HomeCare HomeBase, the top rated, state-of-the-art

electronic health records technology for our industry.

Upholding Our Mission of Caring

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2018 Facts AT A GLANCE

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45-54 (5.76%)

55-74 (32.24%)

75-84 (23.44%)

0-14 (0.08%)

15-44 (3.27%)

85+ (35.35%)

CaregiverEducation& Support90.63%

FriendshipHouse 4.53%

Respite8.76%

Salaries 64.52%

Transportation 1.69%Medical Supplies 2.92%

Benefits 15.65%

Contracted Services 3.4%

Other 11.82%

Home Health - Morris 47.09%

Grants 8.67%

Home Health - Hunterdon 11.01%

Hospice & Bereavement 9.09% Friendship House(Adult Day Care) 1.33%

Other 1.55%

State Respite 1.94% Private Care 2.68%

Home Health - Sussex/Warren 16.65%

Contributions& Other 25%

Hospice 16%

Medicare 59%

Other 3.43%

HHA 26.13%

Nursing 41.20%

RehabTherapy 29.24%

EXPENSESREVENUE

VISITS BY DISCIPLINE ACTIVE PATIENTS BY AGE GROUP

CAREGIVER SUPPORTPATIENTS BY ADMISSION TYPE

I N D I V I D UA L SThe following generously supported VNANNJ with gifts greater than or equal to $500.

Richard and Cynthia ApplebyWendy ArestyPatricia and Michael

Bernal-SilvaJoseph and Betty Ann BonisDale Calvert and Lorraine

Zurick CalvertSandra CastellanoChelsea and Damien ChomaDavid CollinsTheresa DavisFrank and Constance

DefrancoAnthony and Elaine DeSantisAnne and William EddyPeter EzziAllison FarrellLucrezia FasanoRodney FrelinghuysenWilliam J. and Lindsay GannonGinger and Bill GavinChristine and David GilfillanElizabeth T. GilfillanJohn and Deidre GranoJavid and Sima HakakianDr. William HolzemerJohn and Nancy IatestaEva KubanikRichard KubanikRegina LalumiereKaren and Ben LambertMichael and Heather

LandsittelDonna McNameraDr. and Mrs. Milton J. and

Joan MintzRalph and Maria MortellitoSteve and Bard MurrayNancy and Raymond

NadaskayJohn and Arleen O’HaraDenis and Bette O’SullivanLaura and Mel Page-

GreifingerLauren ParranEdward Prendeville

and Cynthia HarrimanJohn RedmondRobert RookePeter and Lisa SalamoneEmily and William Schroeder

Eileen ScottGregory and Faith ScottGinger and Jim ScottDebbie and Charlie SeminerioKristin Sostowski and

Stephen HerbesWilliam and Pat ThompsonLaura and Ian TutzauerJudith M. WardKeith and Patti Wood

The following generously supported VNANNJ with gifts between $100 – $499.

Rosalie Abruzzese-AsteMartin and Cathy AgacinskiDianne and Charles AhtoRaina AndersonGeorge and Judith AndersonAnonymousLisa ApplebySuzette ArenasCarl and Tracy BadenhausenFatimha BanksPatricia BednarJaime BennettShawn BergBarbara BertschyCyril BindasCarol BitarWilliam BoboRoberta BrassardRichard ByrnesElizabeth CallowDavid CalvertChristine CalvertCordelia CalvertKaitlyn CasamentoKathleen and Juan CasianoLisa CebolleroGerard and Cathy ChiaraKate and Richard CohenPaul CollinBarbara CorreiaAude DassierRonald and Janet DellanoCourtney DellecaveJoseph and Christine

DomanskiThomas DonohueChristian DubuqueRussel and Marie DuryeaGeraldine and Sam FeldmanA.G. and Joen Luy FerrariJean and Peter FerrisoRobert FrederickJames and Janet Gallagher

William GascoigneJoanna GiblinGeneroso GiesulloJessica GoldsmithMichael and Billie GoonSarah Guelich and

Edward PursellJan and Stefan GutermuthJohn HicksDavid HinckleyGeorgia HockenjosWilliam and Joan IrishHolly JacksonRobert JacobsenRoger JonesTara KarcherElizabeth Anne KeatSean KirkJohn KlingerWilliam and Mathilda KnaupElaine and Charles LadaStacee LeePeggy and Hal LefskyPaige and Elizabeth

L’HommedieuMichael and Nilsa LubbenJohn ManahanCathy McMahonRobert and Kimberly

MelchionneLillian MellarsCynthia MoranPatrick and Colleen MoriartyWalter MorrisThe Honorable Judge

Robert Muir, Jr. and Mrs. Harriet Muir

Warren NadlerRobert NathansEdwina NeedhamJoyce NorthMirwat NouhPatricia O’KeefeJohn and Karen PawloCharles PoskittDoug PrendevilleCathy PursellDawn and John ReynoldsKeith D. and Allison RigginBruce RitzerSylvia RubensJoel and Laine SandersEllen and Stephen ScardenaRobert and Diane SchultheisPeggy ScottPeter and Judith SesnickChuck Smith

Thomas and Leslie SodanoDr. and Mrs. Frederick

StansburyMarie StantonMargaret StapletonRobin SteinbergIrene TedeschiDorothy TeitelbaumDebralyn TerranovaCharles TureoPeter UlrichDonald and Ann UpdikeDeborah VentrelloMary VoytusGregory and Lisa WarshawGeorge and Bunny WashburnDaniel WasserHenry WheatAndrea Zeydelis

The following generously supported VNANNJ with gifts between $1 – $99.

Paul AbelMichele AquadroRobert and Kaliope AxtLinda BadgleyWilliam BaumanDoug and Anne BerryDiane BlighAmy BornsteinCharles BreckerMatthew BrigidaJames and Elizabeth BrownKera ByrdBarbara ByrnesIda CacciabeveEdna CadmusCharles CajigaoMaxwell Calvert and

Maria RamosDale CanfieldSusan CarrCarolyn CarterEve CaseyPhyllis CaseyAlan and Adrienne ChaninJoseph ChoborCharles Clancy and Rose

Mary Grandados ClancyTomasina ClarkeDouglas and Nancy CrandallDiane CummingsLies DeFeyterJohn and Diane DellickerEdward and Carol Anne

Dennerlein

OUR DONORSWe are pleased to recognize those who support our mission to provide quality home healthcare. Our sincere appreciation is extended

to all those who have designated gifts to VNANNJ during the year 2018.

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Chris DeVriesDarleen DibernardElizabeth DowJosephine EicherRachel EnderleSharon FlaniganConrad FranzEthel FroewissRobert and Ruth GarrityJulie Ge�keRobert GlanvilleJoan GordonCynthia and Henry GorkowskiKevin Gray and Cathy LiebarsEdith HamiltonRichard and Barbara

HartmanAnna HerbertPeter and Adelaide HerbstPamela HusikMariko IshiiKelsey KelleherRobert KennadayWilliam and Evelyn KeyserDavid and Miriam KleinKaty and Steve KoyceStella KozaChristine KupetzJane KurekJoyce KuschkeJohn LeonardRobert and Jan LeslieJohn and Elizabeth LiddyLillian and George MahrholzRaymond MaioranPatricia MastrogiacomoPaula McClureDeborah McMickle-MaherLawrence McMillanLinda MedoreRichard MichalukLinda MichelsonDavid MillerJames and Mary MongeyBruce MontgomeryAnna MontouriPatricia and Peter MuratoreEileen O’BrienSusan OlinksyMarisa OppenheimerAlan and Joann PainterMargaret PatrickDavid PattersonMargaret Anne PayneMichael PellegrinoEllen PerosiBeverly PhillipsWilma PomerantzNancy RankinJaclyn RicciAmanda RichardsonRichard and Sharon RihaDianne RobertsonFaith RubensteinGerald RussellKaren RychlickiNathan SabinMarlene SackAnne and Bill ScheirerAnn SchneiderRichard and Marcelle SchrumHaley ScottDana SeminerioMaria SevillaSuzanne and Jimmy SierotkoLorraine Sola

Margaret SperryJe� and Becky StadelmanMargaret and Richard

StanfordMarlee and Steve StebDonald SwansonKathleen TarrRoger TirrellEli and Alexis TomlinsonNancy TrainorJohn Trezza and Deborah

CooneyCarlo TursiAntoinette VaccaDino VaccherJoan ValentineJohannes Van VugtJaime VegaNorman and Marie VolzChristine VolzElizabeth WalulekWalter WardJoan WayneGioia WeberKathryn WhiteheadLawrence and Mary Rose

YounghouseRichard Zimmer and

Mary Godspeed

CO R P O R AT I O N S , F O U N DAT I O N S & O R G A N I Z AT I O N SThe following entities have generously supported VNANNJ.

ADP New York Metro RegionA-L Services, Inc.Aleckna and Associates, LLCAmerican Legion Auxiliary –

WhippanongArrow Elevator IncorporatedAveanna HealthcareBlackTree Healthcare

ConsultingBowman & Company, LLPColumbiettes of ParsippanyDrew and Rogers, Inc.Dublin Pub of MorristownEagle Building Maintenance

and JanitorialEnclara Health, LLCEva’s VillageExecutive Resources LLCFidelity Charitable Gift FundFirst Energy FoundationFirst Energy Service

CompanyFranklin Mutual

Insurance CompanyFreedom Home HealthcareGibbons P.C.Hamlin Capital ManagementHildale Park Presbyterian

ChurchJohn O’Hara Company, Inc.Kings Super Markets, Inc.Lincoln Park Lions Club, Inc.McCann Managed MarketsMedline Industries, Inc.MedtronicMerck FoundationMetLife

MontclairityMorris County

Tourism BureauMuratore Family FundMy Tribute Gift

Foundation, Inc. Network For GoodNick Cerbo Family

FoundationNJ Manufacturers Insurance

CompanyPayPal Charitable

Giving FundPfizer, Inc.PNR Development and

Investments, LPPolish American Club

of WhippanyProvident BankQuality in Real Time, Inc.Railroad Construction

Company, Inc.Redeemer Lutheran ChurchRotary Club of MadisonRound Table Wealth

ManagementS&P Global FoundationS. Rubenstein Family

Foundation, Inc.Saint Clare’s Health SystemSanofi PasteurSisters of Charity

of Saint ElizabethSuburbanites of Morris AreaSymons Capital ManagementThe Angeletti GroupThe Community Theatre at

the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts

The MCJ Amelior FoundationThe Provident Bank

FoundationThe Robert and Susan Shine

Charitable FundThomas and Annette Dircks

Family FoundationTravelers Employee

Giving CampaignTree-Tech, Inc. Troxel Family Foundation, Inc.TruistUBSValley National BankWillis Towers Watson

G I F TS I N K I N DThe following parties have generously supported VNANNJ through donation.

40 North RestaurantsAlstede FarmsAmerican Museum

of Natural HistoryAngry Erik Brewing, LLCCaesars EntertainmentCapital GenealogyChef Fredy’s TableCosy Cupboard Tea RoomDale CalvertDePasquale The SpaDublin Pub of MorristownElk Mountain Ski Resort, Inc.Farm at Green VillageFiddler’s Elbow Country Club

Grasshopper O� the GreenGreater Morristown YMCAHyatt Morristown at

Headquarters PlazaJ&S Designer FlooringKings Food MarketKramer PortraitsLakeland Hills YMCALeonard and Elizabeth

LoBiandoLong Valley Pub and BreweryMasana Portrait Artwork NYCMohegan SunMorris Animal InnMorris MuseumNew Jersey DevilsNew Jersey Performing

Arts CenterNew York Football GiantsNirvana Yoga & Wellness

CenterNunzio’s Dolce VitaOkemo Mountain ResortPanera BreadPark Avenue ClubPhiladelphia Museum of ArtPinot’s PaletteEdward Prendeville and

Cynthia HarrimanRedwood Grill & BarRod’s Steak & Seafood Grille

at The Madison HotelPeter and Lisa SalamoneGregory and Faith ScottSomerset Patriots

Baseball ClubSouth and PineState Theatre New JerseyStirling TavernThe Barn TheatreThe Community Theatre

at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts

The DepotThe Grand CafeThe Growing Stage TheatreThe Max Challenge (Madison)The Max Challenge (Montclair)The Wellness Center of

Northwest JerseyTomahawk Lake, Inc.Top of the Rock Observation

Deck at Rockefeller CenterTringali Iron WorksWegmans

VNA is deeply appreciative of the generous contributions of all of our donors and every attempt has been made to recognize our supporters. We apologize for any errors. If you feel that your name should appear on this list or if it appears incorrectly, please contact the VNA Foundation at 973.451.4119 or bgoon@vnannj.org.

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PUBLISHED BY Visiting Nurse Association

of Northern New Jersey Health System, Inc.

Faith F. Scott, MPH, MBA

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Lisa Salamone, MPA

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Diane Myers

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, EDITOR

Billie Goon

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

MONTCLAIRITY

DESIGN

Jerry Casciano

Roy Groething

Mike Peters

Cortney Torres

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2018 ANNUAL REPORT