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as they continue to help businesses thrive.
Congratulations to the 2017 Arline Simpson Leadership Award Recipients!
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A Message from Steven Blumenthal, Chairman It is a pleasure to have you in attendance today for the Chamber’s 2017 Leadership Awards Breakfast. It is a high honor to be chosen as recipient of the Arline Simpson Leadership Award. I am thrilled to write that I have had the opportunity to work with and observe the recipients as they have gone about their business within the Chamber and I believe they are all most deserving. As a past Honoree, I know the effort required to earn this Award and I want to congratulate each Honoree on their well-deserved recognition. I want to thank Steve Adubato for being here this morning as our Keynote Speaker; The Graycliff for making its facilities available to us; and all of our Sponsors and Ad Journal participants. As you know this is just one of the Chamber’s many events held during the course of the year, but there is so much more to the Chamber than just events; there are nine very active Committees that are always looking for good and engaged persons willing to be involved. These Committees are the doorway to a most active and enjoyable association with the Chamber and may ultimately lead to a Board of Advisors position and further engagement. I suggest that you consider joining a committee and taking advantage of all the Chamber has to offer. Thank you for attending. Steven Blumenthal Chairman of the Board of Advisors 2006 Leadership Award Recipient
Remembering Arline Simpson Seidman Arline “Simpson” Seidman was a loyal member of the MRC for over 25 years with her staffing company ASA, Inc. She operated her small business and grew a customer base to include some of the largest companies in the Tri-State area. She was the quintessential networker, always taking the time to get to know anyone from whom she accepted a business card, regardless of how small or large their business was. Over the years as a member, she chaired just about every committee we had, later being elected to the Board of Directors. After serving in different officer positions, she was voted unanimously to be Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Arline was a great businesswoman but more importantly, she was a woman of conscience. She cared deeply about those who could not help themselves and made sure the MRC never lost focus of the importance of being a community catalyst. She championed issues like affordable housing and spent time serving food in shelters, often bringing a homeless person into her home for a good cooked meal. Arline brought out the best of humanity in every breath she took. In 2007 after Arline passed from a battle with cancer, the MRC chose to keep her spirit and her core values alive by naming our Annual Leadership Awards after her. Those who have the honor of being selected for this award should know that they are part of an elite group of individuals. It is offered to those who are living up to and aspiring to Arline’s standards of participation and values of concern for others.
Keynote Speaker Steve Adubato, PhD STEVE ADUBATO, PHD
Emmy Award-winning Anchor Thirteen/WNET (PBS) & NJTV (PBS) Author, “Lessons in Leadership” Steve Adubato, Ph.D., enjoys a distinguished career as a broadcaster, author, syndicated columnist, distinguished university professor, lecturer and motivational speaker. A trainer and coach in the areas of leadership and communication skills, Steve also served in the mid 1980’s as New Jersey’s youngest state legislator at the age of 26.
Steve currently anchors three television series produced by the Caucus Educational Corporation (CEC) — Caucus: New Jersey with Steve Adubato; State of Affairs with Steve Adubato; and One-on-One with Steve Adubato. These series air on PBS stations Thirteen/WNET (the flagship station in New York), NJTV in New Jersey and WHYY-TV 12 in Philadelphia; cable station Verizon FiOS1 as well as on National Public Radio (NPR) stations WNYC and WBGO. Steve has been the recipient of four prestigious Emmy Awards for his work on public television. As a media and communication expert, Steve is a regular contributor to MetroFocus, a PBS series in the New York region and has appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show, CNN, FOX News and FOX5 as a media and political analyst. Steve has also done significant work on the radio by offering contributing media commentary on NPR as well as 77WABC, WOR 710 and AM970. Steve has also appeared on national radio, providing political and media commentary on SiriusXM. Dr. Adubato has served as a distinguished visiting professor at New York University and has also been a lecturer at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, United States Military Academy at West Point, Seton Hall University, Montclair State University as well as Rutgers University. A much sought-after motivational speaker through his firm Stand & Deliver, Steve has conducted communication and leadership workshops for a variety of clients in the corporate and non-profit sectors. As a syndicated columnist, Steve also writes a monthly column for New Jersey Monthly magazine. He is the author of five books, Speak from the Heart , Make the Connection, What Were They Thinking?, You Are the Brand, and his newest book, Lessons in Leadership. For more information, visit www.stand-deliver.com and www.SteveAdubato.org /SteveAdubatoPhD @SteveAdubato
2017 Honoree CHRISTOPHER BURBACH
Assistant Treasurer, Branch Manager Spencer Savings Bank Christopher has over 15 years experience in the banking industry, working with large commercial institutions and smaller community banks. He is currently the Lyndhurst Branch Manager for Spencer Savings Bank, where his primary focus is developing long lasting relationships with businesses in Bergen County and the Meadowlands area. Christopher has been a member of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber for almost 10 years and currently works with the Ambassador and Retention committees, as well as serving as past Co-Chair of the Emerging Leaders Network. He has been fortunate to participate in numerous community minded events, through the Chamber, including the Basket Brigade for the last 5 years. Christopher also enjoys serving the communities where he works and lives. He serves as a board member for the CBH Care Foundation which supports, through public relations and fundraising, Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare and its mission to provide quality mental health services. Christopher has a B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting concentration from Montclair State University. He currently resides in North Arlington, with his wife Amy and their two children.
2017 Honoree ANDY JONES
Senior Vice President Boiling Springs Savings Bank Boiling Springs Savings Bank – a $1.6 billion savings bank headquartered in Rutherford with 17 offices throughout four northern NJ counties. Andy has been with Boiling Springs for 22 ½ years; joined in September, 1994. Previously with Crestmont Federal Savings of Edison for 19 ½ years before being taken over by what has eventually become Bank of America. Began as a Branch Manager; ended as a Vice President and Community Reinvestment/Compliance Officer. Began his banking career at Equity Savings in Kearny while in college. Will reach a milestone of 45 years full time in banking in May. In 2006, Andy developed the Community Alliance Program, along with his assistant, for Boiling Springs. In just over 10 years this program has enrolled 409 non-profit organizations and disbursed donations of over $2.7 million in donations. Andy has been Treasurer of the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce since 2002; Former Member of the Rutherford Downtown Partnership from 1998 – 2002 and President from 1999-2001; Former President of the Housing Coalition of Middlesex County; and Former Youth Basketball Coach in Cranford. Andy Jones has been honored by the Newark City Council for his contributions to Affordable Housing, honored by the Borough of Rutherford in recognition of his commitment to the Borough and honored by 55 Kip Center in recognition of his generous support.
2017 Honoree ROBERT MENAKER
President Maxum Cigars International Rob Menaker has over thirty five years of entrepreneurial experience. For over twenty five years he was owner and president of a successful automotive aftermarket business located in the northeast. He went on to become owner and Chief Executive Officer of a major nationwide wireless agency which he later took public. Mr. Menaker is now the president of Maxum Cigars International. He is a professional cigar roller who also provides custom labels and serves the wholesale and retail cigar market nationwide. Rob graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is married with two children.
2017 Honoree MATTHES METZ
General Manager Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel Matthes Metz, born and raised in Germany, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years experience in hospitality management. His career started in 1993 with Hastings Hotels in Northern Ireland. Matthes then joined Intercontinental Hotels, working in Stuttgart, Germany and the Barclay Hotel in New York City. He held various executive positions in hotel management at luxury Manhattan properties including The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, the Drake, SoHo Grand and The Mercer. In addition to Matthes’ international background, he further expanded his cultural knowledge and understanding of numerous markets, spending time in Brazil, consulting for hospitality developments for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Matthes returned to the US in 2012 as General Manager for the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel, Weehawken, NJ. He has been a member of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce for several years and serves on the Board of Advisors as well as the Tourism Advisory Council Executive Committee. He resides with his wife and two kids in Emerson, NJ.
2017 Honoree SANDIE PARDEY
Business Development Representative NJM Insurance Group Sandie Pardey is a Commercial Lines Business Development Representative at New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance (NJM) Group—the largest Workers’ Compensation insurer in New Jersey and one of the state’s leading carriers of commercial and personal auto, and homeowners insurance. A Montclair State University graduate, Sandie grew up in Carlstadt here in the Meadowlands region, and has many family members that reside in surrounding towns. These ties to the area motivate her to become better acquainted with local businesses and see them succeed. Her participation in the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce has given her numerous opportunities to work with these businesses, while also helping her grow professionally and personally through the friendships and networks she has developed as a result. With the Chamber, Sandie serves as an Ambassador, helping to promote member engagement and benefits, and as co-chair of the Emerging Leaders Network, which expands networking connections and leadership skills among members, particularly those who are age 45 and under. As co-chair, she and fellow nominee Kelly Schnorrbusch created an annual School Supply Drive to benefit member non-profits. The ELN has also raised funds for the NJ Sharing Network at its 2016 Race for a Cause event, and it continues to develop educational opportunities for Chamber members, including a Learn from Leaders series. Sandie is also a volunteer for Junior Achievement of New Jersey and stays active in her community, serving as Home and School Association Vice President and Field Day coordinator at the school her sons attend.
2017 Honoree KELLY SCHNORRBUSCH Director of Sales Red Roof Plus+
Kelly Schnorrbusch is the Director of Sales for the Red Roof Plus+ hotel in Secaucus. The hotel is one of over 500 economy segment hotels within the Red Roof Inn family. Kelly began her career with Red Roof Inn in 1998 as a Front Desk Agent. She worked her way up through various operations management positions throughout the New Jersey region. She came to the Meadowlands area in 2011 and joined the MRC shortly after her arrival. After 15 years on the operations side, Kelly’s knack for relationship building afforded her the opportunity to take on the role of Sales Manager, the first for the Red Roof Plus+ Secaucus. After three years in the position and building a client base from zero, Kelly kicked off 2017 with a promotion from Sales Manager to Director of Sales where she works with both corporate accounts and group business. Kelly is currently a Co-Chair of the Emerging Leaders Network with the MRC. Along with fellow award recipient Sandie Pardey, they implemented a school supply drive to benefit children in need of a boost to become the next generation of emerging leaders. This month also marks the beginning of their Learning From Leaders series. Kelly is also the newest Tri-Chair for the Ambassador Committee and looks forward to leaving her mark there, as well. Originally from Carteret, Kelly currently lives in Union with her fiancé Roger and their Boston Terrier, Watson. When she isn’t hard at work for Red Roof Plus+ or the Meadowlands Chamber, she enjoys reading, going to concerts, and watching baseball.
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