Board
UCEDC is privileged to be led by a Board of Trustees that is actively committed to the development and growth of small businesses throughout New Jersey. Our Board is comprised of corporate leaders, business owners, government officials, communication executives, non-profit managers and union officials, all of whom generously share their experience, insight and support.
Gary Pfarr
Chairman of the Board
Retired – Assistant Business Manager, IBEW Local 102
Marlene Kurz
Vice Chair of Board
Vice President, AK Stamping Company
Marcy C. Metz
Treasurer of the Board
President, BJ&M Auto
Michael Warrington
Secretary of the Board
First Vice President, Valley National Bank
Brianna Brandon
Assistant Vice President, Small Business Community Partnerships, Santander Bank
Gail Driscoll
Executive Director, Josephine’s Place
Robert L. Katz
Executive Vice President, Universal Vending Management, Inc., LLC
Paul T. LaCorte
President, Hamilton Holding Company
Daniel Letendre
Managing Director, Bank of America
James McManus, Jr
Business Agent, Plumbers Local 24
Martin P. Melilli
Regional Senior Vice President, TD Bank
Melissa Murray
CPA and Partner, Universal Tax & Accounting Services, CPA
John Nietzel
Senior Vice President, Investors Bank
Edward T. Oatman
Manager, County of Union
Tomas Porturas
Vice President, Senior Community Development Officer, Wells Fargo
Jane E. Rey
President, Spencer Savings Bank
Roderick Spearman
Spearman Consulting Services
Joseph P. Starkey
State & Community Affairs Consultant, Merck