It’s time to put New Jersey on the track to re-opening and recovery. To that end, we’re forming an official new Coronavirus Economic Recovery Advisory Council for our 11th Legislative District to provide insight, expertise, and on-the-ground knowledge as we work to open our shuttered state.

We want to make sure every voice is heard as we set ourselves on the path to recovery, which is why we’ve worked hard to bring together people from a diverse array of industries, businesses, and communities. These local small business owners, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations are already working hard to help families throughout our Monmouth County community get through this crisis. We need their expertise and insight, and they deserve to have a seat at the table as we work toward a statewide re-opening.

Our District 11 Economic Recovery Advisory Council will work to assist different industries in re-opening, making recommendations regarding policy, and working with all sectors of our economy to make sure that each sector opens in a responsible way. We expect this Council to continue operating until all sectors of our local economy are fully operational.

As we work to establish a statewide contact tracing plan, help non-essential businesses and beaches re-open, and allow restuarants to begin serving customers once more, there’s no doubting that we’ll need all hands on deck. It’s our hope that this committee will help play a vital role in allowing Main Streets throughout our 11th Legislative District to begin returning to normal once more.

Here’s the full list of members of our 11th Legislative District Economic Advisory Council:

Non-Profit Recovery Committee
Laurie Goganzer, Community YMCA
Gwen Love, Executive Director, Lunch Break
Brian McGillivray, New Jersey Reentry Corporation
Beatriz Osterheld, CARC
Arthur Schlossbach, SCORE Small Business Mentoring

Shore Economy Committee
Brian Cherpeka, iStar
Tom DeBartolo, President, Monmouth County Building Trades
Paul Dement, Director of Government Affairs, Monmouth University
Dennis Drazin, Blue Grotto Restaurant at Monmouth Park
Jennifer Eckoff, Executive Director, Eastern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce
Grace Hanlon, Former Executive Director, New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Victor Kuo, Temple Restaurant
Russell Lewis, Watermark
Gary Mattola, Madison Marquette
Bob McCaid, iPlay America
Tim McCloone, Mcloone’s Restaurants
Kirk Ruoff, Turning Point Restaurants
Robert Schimko, Business Manager, IBEW 400
Marilyn Schlossbach, Langosta Lounge and White Chapel Project
Sylvia Sylvia, Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce

Governments Subcommittee
Erik Anderson, Mayor, Shrewsbury Borough & Small Business Owner
Donna Campagna, Business Administrator, Allenhurst
Margie Donlon, M.D., Physician & Councilwoman, Ocean Township
Paul Fernicola, Mayor, Loch Arbour; Attorney, Deal Township; Small Business Owner
Sue Fitzpatrick, Committeewoman, Colts Neck Township; Small Business Owner; Past Colts Neck Business Association President
Vito Gadaleta, Business Administrator, Neptune Township
Steve Gallo, Business Administrator, Freehold Borough
George Jackson, Business Administrator, Long Branch
Carl Jennings, Long Branch Housing Authority
Bill Lucia, Business Administrator and Police Chief, Eatontown Borough
Matt Montekio, District Director, Rep. Frank Pallone (CD-6)
Mike Nesci, Councilman, Tinton Falls & Small Business Owner
Mike Nohilly, Mayor, Interlaken
Amy Quinn, Deputy Mayor, Asbury Park
Ziad Shehady, Business Administrator, Red Bank
Representative from Office of Congressman Chris Smith (CD-4)
Amanda Stone, Director of Tourism, Monmouth County Government
Janet Tucci, Mayor, West Long Branch
Pete Valesi, Business Administrator, Freehold Township
Andrew Wardell, Mayor, Neptune City

We look forward to bringing you updates on our work and our ongoing efforts to re-open our state and help our residents recover from this crisis. Until then – be well, and stay safe.