New Jersey SHARES Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors

Ewing, N.J. – New Jersey SHARES, Inc., a statewide nonprofit corporation aiding individuals and families who have trouble meeting their energy and utility burden, has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors, Samantha Plunkett of PFM Asset Management LLC, and Tiffany Stewart, Esq.

“We are happy to welcome Samantha and Tiffany, two talented and energetic young leaders, to our Board of Directors,” said Cheryl B. Stowell, CEO, New Jersey SHARES. “I know their experience and expertise will be valuable assets to our Board.”

Samantha Plunkett is a senior analyst for PFM Asset Management LLC in Princeton, N.J. In this role, she executes quantitative financial analysis including performance analysis, cash flow modeling, optimizing portfolio structures and other financial modeling for PFM’s clients. Plunkett is also the lead analyst for New Jersey client relationships and is responsible for creating client presentations and writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Tiffany Stewart runs her own law firm in Newark, N.J., where she handles civil litigation, contract negotiation, immigration, ethics, real estate closings, property tax appeals and more. She also works for the City of Newark, ensuring environmental regulatory compliance on a state and federal level for the City’s utility, which is one of the largest publicly owned and operated utilities in the country. Stewart earned her JD from Seton Hall University School of Law and has previously worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Bonnie J. Mizdol of Bergen County.

About New Jersey SHARES (NJ SHARES)
NJ SHARES began in 1998 and served 99 households. Currently, NJ SHARES has provided 183,000 households with $74.5 million in energy assistance. The NJ SHARES Client Services Call Center was established in 2005 and aids thousands of households annually with enrollment in Verizon, Communication Lifeline.  Most recently we have partnered with Atlantic City Electric and administer ACE Helping Hands.  In addition, NJ SHARES provides weatherization, conservation and efficiency information in partnership with our 250 plus partners throughout the state. Visit www.njshares.org to learn more.

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