Taxpayer Team for Tinton Falls Announces Slate for Borough Council

Ron Wollner, Don Michaels and Ken Asmar are Honored to be Running for Council to Represent all Tinton Falls Residents

TINTON FALLS, NJ—The Taxpayer Team for Tinton Falls filed petitions to run for the three open
seats on the Borough Council for the November 5, 2019 General Election. The team consists of
three longtime Borough residents Ron Wollner, Don Michaels and Ken Asmar.

The guiding principles of the Taxpayer Team for Tinton Falls is to lower taxes, regulate
spending, and promote smart growth to maintain the quality of life for all of the residents of
Tinton Falls.

“Tinton Falls is a geographically diverse community spanning many exits on the Parkway, we
intend to represent the best interests of all Borough residents whether on the North or South
end of the Borough,” said Ron Wollner.

“After raising two children in our community, I know how great of a place Tinton Falls is to live
and want to make sure that we maintain the quality of life that our children enjoyed while
facing the challenges that continued growth brings to the community,” continued Don
Michaels.

“As a longtime resident and local business owner in the Borough, I know firsthand the impact
that the decisions of the Borough Council can have on all residents and our cost of living,”
concluded Ken Asmar.

Ron Wollner and his wife Michelle have lived in Tinton Falls for over 30 years and have one
son. After Graduating from DeVry University with an Electronic Technician Degree, Ron cofounded Computer Data Source (CDS). CDS started as a basement operation and now has over
120 employees and has been expanded into 5 countries. Ron currently chairs the Economic
Advisory Committee in Eatontown, where his business is located.

Don Michaels and his wife, Lori, have been Tinton Falls Residents for 26 Years. They’ve raised
two children who attended Tinton Fall’s schools. Don is a Principle Software Engineer at AT&T
where he has worked for 34 years. For the last six years, Don has received the prestigious
President’s Volunteer Service Award that recognizes the important role of volunteers in
America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively
impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take
action as well. Don held the seat of President of the Monmouth/Ocean Girls’ Parochial Softball
League for six years. He has Coached Recreational Softball and Basketball, was a coach at St.
Jerome’s School for ten years and has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity.

Ken Asmar and his wife of 33 years, Christine, have been residents of Tinton Falls for nearly 30
years and have raised their two children in Tinton Falls. In 1993, Ken Launched Asmar Custom
Interiors which produces Cabinetry and Woodwork for residential and commercial clients. In
1997, Ken acquired Red Bank Cabinet Company on Shrewsbury Avenue in Tinton Falls. His
client list includes Radio City Music Hall as well as many other landmarks. His Museum mastery
and expertise, which began after High School with the Brooklyn Museum, lead to the creation
of his newest company, Museum Services and Products, which serves museums, art galleries as
well as corporate and private collectors including the 9/11 Memorial in NYC and the
Smithsonian.
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