The Southern New Jersey Development Council (SNJDC) proudly hosted newly appointed NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri, appearing at his first public event since being tapped by Governor Murphy to lead the agency. Held at the Courtyard by Marriott at Rowan University, in Glassboro, NJ, the event brought together leaders in transportation, business, and government to discuss critical issues shaping the future of economic development in New Jersey.

Camden County Commissioner Director Lou Cappelli, and Dr. Tony Lowman, Provost of Rowan University, delivered the opening remarks at the event, prior to Kolluri taking stage for this keynote address.

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Meet the Legislators - Districts 7 & 8

Tuesday, February 25th | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

On Tuesday, February 25th, the SNJDC proudly hosted the legislators of Districts 7 & 8 at the DoubleTree Suites in Mount Laurel, NJ.

In attendance was Assembly Majority Whip Carol Murphy (D-7), Senator Latham Tiver (R-8), Assemblywoman Andrea Katz (D-8) and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi, Jr (R-8). The program was moderated by Battleship New Jersey's CEO, Marshall Spevak, who also serves as the Co-Chair for the SNJDC Government Affairs Committee.

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Urban Engineers Receives ACEC/PA Diamond Award for Easton Road Roundabouts

Urban Engineers is pleased to announce that it has been honored with a Diamond Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) for its work on the Easton Road Roundabouts Safety Improvements project. This award highlights Urban's commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure, focusing on safety, innovation, and community engagement.

The Easton Road Roundabouts project was initiated to address traffic congestion and improve safety at the complex intersection of Easton Road and New Britain Road/Sauerman Road in Doylestown Township, PA. In collaboration with PennDOT District 6-0, our team employed modern design strategies and actively engaged with local stakeholders to develop a solution that meets both current and future needs. READ MORE.

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen Pop-Up Opens at Ocean County Library in Downtown Toms River

Ocean County is excited to welcome the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen Pop-Up to the downtown Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. This unique dining experience will be available for the next three months, offering visitors a welcoming space to enjoy delicious food while supporting a meaningful cause.

The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen is known for its pay-it-forward model, allowing customers to enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals while also giving back to those in need. The pop-up location at the library will continue this mission, offering a menu designed to bring people together and support the local community. READ MORE.

Brazilian Team to Practice on Campus Before FIFA Club World Cup

One of Brazil’s most iconic and globally beloved soccer teams has announced that it will train at Stockton University this summer, ahead of its first two matches for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. CR Flamengo, based in Brazil’s largest city Rio de Janeiro, has an estimated fan base of nearly 50 million and is reportedly the country’s most valuable soccer team.

“Stockton is proud to welcome the CR Flamengo to the United States and New Jersey,” said Stockton President Joe Bertolino. “Our Athletics Department has worked hard to prepare our top-notch facilities for this event, and this will be a great opportunity to showcase our beautiful campus to CR Flamengo and the world.” READ MORE.

Mega Flood Log System Far Exceeds Industry Testing Standard

Engineers, architects and contractors can rest assured that Floodproofing.com has a selection of products that meet and exceed the forthcoming American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI) 24-24 standards for flood-resistant design and construction. Now the international leader in flood mitigation products has another engineered and tested product that exceeds these new standards for buildings in FEMA flood zones. READ MORE.

Congratulations to Alex Marino who is celebrating 29 years at Stockton University.

Congratulations to AtlantiCare's AVP of Advanced Practice Providers, Dawn Mutchko, DNP, APN, who has been named the recipient of the NJ State Award from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. This award honors individuals who have made significant strides in advancing health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership (PEARL), and have demonstrated efforts to advance the image, profile and visibility of nurse practitioners.

Camden County College is excited to introduce Frederick Carella as their new Athletics Director. For Fred, this role is the realization of a long-standing career goal.

Congratulations to Andrew Agger who is celebrating 18 years at Fulton Bank.

AECOM announced key leadership appointments to further strengthen its global operations and enhance client delivery. Bane Gaiser has been named Buildings + Places Global Business Line Chief Executive, Richard Whitehead as Europe & India Regional Chief Executive, and Sam Donelson as U.S. East & Latin America Regional Chief Executive.

Cooper Levenson attorney Pooja Kumar has been appointed Co-Editor-In-Chief of Communique, the Clark County Bar Association’s monthly publication.

Congratulations to Kyllian Coraggio who is celebrating 5 years at Covenant House New Jersey.

McCormick Taylor welcomes Vibhuti Bhimani, Project Manager, Transportation Services to their Mount Laurel, NJ office.

Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper, which has a heavy presence in New Jersey, announced that Dean Peterson has been named the International Tax Services Leader.

Hillary J. Moonay, Partner at Obermayer and Co-Chair of the Family Law Group, was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to the Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee. Her six-year term will begin on April 1, 2025.

Melanie M. Levan has been named a Shareholder at Earp Cohn P.C.

O’Donnell & Naccarato is proud to welcome Charles Ignatz as Director of Parking Design, a strategic move that will augment O&N’s existing parking garage services in key markets across the country.

Inspira Health is excited to announce Ruth Kanef Bash, FACHE has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer.

Envision Consultants, Ltd. is thrilled to announce the addition of four highly skilled professionals to their team. Michael Breen, PMP,Senior Project Manager – Rail/Transit; Heather Sheppard, Project Accountant; Timothy Wardle, Senior Cost Estimator; Kelvin Lafond, MS, CSP, ASHM, Safety Manager.

Conifer Realty is excited to announce that Michael Birkby has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, Development + Acquisitions! In this role, Michael will oversee the Development and Acquisition Coordinators, strengthening our mentorship and training programs.

Congratulations to Gary Conover who is celebrating 34 years at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority.

NEW ROAD Construction Management is proud to have recently been awarded the Construction Management contract at Stafford Township School District in connection with various projects throughout the District’s six (6) schools. Projects will include a new 2-story 48,500 SF Early Childhood addition to the Oxycocus Elementary School along with alterations and renovations of 9 existing classrooms in the building. Various renovations, improvements, alterations and upgrades will take place at the other five (5) District schools. NEW ROAD will work closely with Spiezle Architects on this $75M multi-year program. Congratulations to the NEW ROAD team of Chuck Romanoli and Sherri Cross-Murphy.

LAN Associates is excited to announce the appointment of four new Assistant Vice Presidents. Architects Matthew Fink and Jeff Potter, Construction Administrator David Pereira, and the head of LAN’s Accounting Department, Marion Bryden, have all joined LAN’s leadership team.

Rowan University has appointed Nidhal C. Bouaynaya, Ph.D., an established artificial intelligence and machine learning expert, as its inaugural Associate Vice President for Artificial Intelligence.

PCH Technologies is happy to announce that Christopher Pirolli has been promoted to Solutions Engineer.

Christine Carlson-Glazer, MPH, Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s (Deborah) Vice President of Government, Community and Military Relations, was selected to serve in the Air Force’s prestigious Air Mobility Command (AMC) Civic Leader Program, representing Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. AMC civic leaders are advisors, opinion formers, key communicators and advocates for AMC and Air Force issues. Civic leaders confer on official AMC matters with the AMC Commander and other AMC officials.

Congratulations to GREYHAWK Construction Manager James Lauria who is celebrating 21 years with the company.

Brad Barron has been elevated to the role of general counsel at Conner Strong & Buckelew. He provides legal and compliance guidance to all areas of the company and its affiliates.