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A Message from Elisse Glennon, Chairwoman As Chair of the Meadowlands Chamber board, it is my privilege to welcome you to the 2019 Leadership Awards Breakfast as we recognize the importance of leadership and celebrate those who have contributed both to our community and to the Chamber. I’d like to personally congratulate today’s Arline Simpson leadership honorees, all of whom exemplify the MC‘s values of organizational excellence, membership success, economic development advocacy and community catalyst through a very diverse group of businesses.

Special thanks to our Keynote Speaker, Mark Sparta, for sharing his insights on leadership. Mark has been a member of the Chamber for over 20 years. He has been an advocate for the region and a staunch supporter of our membership. As the new President of Hackensack University Medical Center, he leads with dedication, compassion and a clear vision for the future.

Finally, please join me in acknowledging Jim Kirkos and the entire team at the Chamber for all of the great work that they do to advocate for business and to provide us all with an opportunity for networking and business education at events like today’s breakfast.

Thank you for being here. Enjoy the program!

Elisse E. Glennon Chairwoman, MC Board of Advisors

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Keynote Speaker Mark D. Sparta MARK D. SPARTA, PT, MPA, FACHE President & Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack University Medical Center Executive Vice President, Population Health, Hackensack Meridian Health Mark is currently the President and Chief Hospital Executive of Hackensack University Medical Center and Executive Vice President, Population Health, Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). From November 2014 to June 2015, he was the Acting CEO of HMH’s Pascack Valley Medical Center and subsequently served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Hackensack University Medical Center. As a licensed physical therapist by training, he has had the opportunity to view systems first-hand while practicing clinically at Hackensack University Medical Center before moving into the management tract.

As the President and Chief Hospital Executive at the 781 bed Hackensack University Medical Center, Mark oversees a budget of $1.8 billion and operating margin of $170+ million. The President and Chief Hospital Executive’s role at HMH’s academic flagship hospital, provides him with the opportunity to execute his network of Population Health responsibilities at a large scale and then roll-out successes across the network. While focusing on value-based payer partnerships and alternative care delivery strategies, Mark leverages his clinical and operational backgrounds to achieve sustainable results.

Mark has always based decisions on doing what is best for the patients and the community. He has challenged his team and colleagues to do the same. Functioning under this premise, Mark has been part of the team that established Hackensack University Medical Center’s reputation for providing high-quality care with superior clinical outcomes.

Mark holds a BS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and a MPA in Health Policy and Management from Seton Hall University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is Board Certified in Healthcare Management and serves on several community non-profit boards.

2019 Honoree JUDITH SINGER-BARBER

Account Executive Suburban General Insurance Agency Judith Singer-Barber is an Account Executive with Suburban General Insurance Agency and is licensed in all lines of insurance.

Suburban is a brokerage firm that writes Property and Casualty, Personal and Commercial lines. Over a year ago, a division called “Private Client Group” was added, which manages 401k’s, life, health, and individual group options.

Judith has a degree in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts; and she graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology earning a degree in Fashion Design. The education she acquired led her to a career in clothing design, where she became Design Director for a private label manufacturer. She has designed for major department stores throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico incorporating extensive worldwide travel.

This experience became the foundation to her success as she fostered communication skills and gained professional knowledge while dealing with different cultures and customs.

When Judith changed careers to become an insurance broker, she transferred the skills she had fostered while working within the garment industry; good organization, managing deadlines, and networking with people were among them.

Six years ago, Judith joined the Meadowlands Chamber. She had just begun her new career selling insurance and was anxious to meet people and find clients. From inception, she found the members were engaging and she began to receive many requests for quotes and guidance. This also led her to cultivate some significant friendships. The most vital skill she was able to apply from her days as a designer was the ability to refer and reciprocate, it’s a ‘give and take’ model.

Being an active member in many chambers over the years, Judith believes that “none compare to the Meadowlands Chamber”. There is a connection among the members which offers a helping hand in our community that cannot be found elsewhere. She is a proud Ambassador and hopes to continue to be a member for many years to come. Above all, she is a proud single mother of two adult children and is passionate about art, music, theatre, dance, and fashion.

2019 Honoree ANTHONY BATTAGLIA

Director of Business Development KAD Associates Anthony Battaglia is currently the Director of Business Development at KAD Associates, a Corporate Space Planning and Business Furniture Service provider.

Anthony has been in the commercial furniture industry for over 10 years and the last 6 years of his career have been with KAD Associates. KAD Associates has clients nationwide and can handle projects of any size. Anthony is always willing to assist his team at any time, from hopping on a plane last minute to stopping at a client’s office for a service call.

Anthony has been a supporting member of the Meadowlands Chamber, as well as, past chairman of the Contractors and Building Services Committee, for over 5 years. Being a part of the Chamber has been both a privilege and an honor for Anthony.

In his spare time, Anthony enjoys time with his wife, 3 daughters and 1 son going down to the shore or fishing on his boat.

2019 Honoree JAMES D. BROWN, CPA Managing Partner James D. Brown, CPA

James D. Brown, CPA is Managing Partner of James D. Brown, CPA, a full service accounting and consulting firm based in Teaneck, NJ. His prior experience includes service as Senior Director and Principal with G. Collins & Co., and a variety of financial management positions in industry.

James served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) for eleven years in various capacities.

In addition to being a Lifetime Member of NABA, he is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New Jersey Society of CPAs, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

A member of the Bergen LEADS Class of 2010 and Leadership Teaneck Class of 2012, James has served on the advisory board of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Educational Opportunity Fund, FDU’s Alumni Board of Governors, the New York State Society of CPA’s Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) Program and the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Bergen County. He currently serves on the boards of Teaneck Comes Together, the Meadowlands Chamber, the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce, the Teaneck Stingrays Soccer Club, Teaneck Southern Baseball League, 100 Black Men of New Jersey and The Bergen Volunteer Center, where he is Board President. He is also a member of Teaneck’s Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

James and his wife Theresa reside in Teaneck, New Jersey with their sons Jordan and Joshua.

2019 Honoree ALYSE MIHALIK

Analyst, Regional Public Affairs PSEG Alyse Mihalik attended Rutgers University and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in political science. In 2010 Alyse earned a Master’s degree from William Paterson University in history with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world. She recently completed an additional Master’s degree in Administrative Science from Farleigh Dickinson University.

Alyse started working at PSEG in 2012 in an analytical role with the Revenue Controls department where she was responsible for financial regulations and managed a capital investment project. She is now an analyst for Regional Public Affairs where she supports advocacy efforts for regulatory filings, drafts testimony for public hearings, and leads internal process improvement efforts. Alyse holds a 6 Sigma Black Belt certification.

In addition, Alyse chairs 2 non-profit committees. In 2018 she became a committee chair for the Junior League of Bergen County, a non-profit organization committed to promoting volunteerism and developing the potential of women. She also serves as the Meadowlands Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Committee chair, where she strives to strengthen the business and leadership skills of members.

2019 Honoree CHRIS SCHIFANO Principal angieVMC

Chris Schifano is a 35-year Marketing Executive who has worked with and represented some of the highest profile marketers in the country. His signage expertise has allowed him to consult with major brands in the retail, healthcare, sports, travel, entertainment and financial sectors of business.

Chris is the principal of angieVMC, a brand implementation firm specializing in interior, exterior, architectural and wayfinding signage.

Most recently Chris has overseen the rebranding efforts of several major Meadowlands area firms including SB One Bank, The Hudson County Tourism Board, Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC), and the Quest Diagnostic Training Center at MetLife Stadium. Chris’ firm, angieVMC, is named after his father, Angelo J. Schifano, who began his career hand-painting billboards in Times Square in the 1950’s, eventually becoming a principal of the largest Billboard and Transit Advertising company in the country.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from William Paterson University, Chris resides in Ramsey, NJ with his wife Donna and two sons Anthony and Nicholas.

2019 Honoree WILLIE TOLBERT

Independent Associate & Business Solutions Benefits Resource Consultant LegalShield Willie Tolbert is an Independent Associate and Business Solutions Benefits Resource Consultant for LegalShield Business Solutions Division. In his role, he serves the small business community so they can grow, expand, maintain, and be just as profitable as large businesses. Willie focuses on understanding the needs and challenges of small business, and meeting those needs and challenges with value, outstanding experts, and at below market prices. Offering to small business owners and their families’ legal and non-legal business services, family protection services, and family identity theft protection, as well as, special programs for those with a Commercial Driver’s License and Gun Owners Plans.

With more than 30 years of inside/outside Insurance and financial services sales experience, Willie is a seasoned professional and effectual leader with a proven ability to exceed sales quotas. Prior to joining LegalShield, Willie served as an Employee Benefits Specialist at Colonial Life & Accident and as a Sales Representative at Equitable Life Insurance Co. Willie majored in Business Administration at Rutgers University Newark Campus and Theological studies at Manhattan Bible Institute and Hugee Theological Institute. He holds a Masters of Theology Degree and is a Doctoral Candidate in Theology. He has completed the curriculum required as a Certified Chaplain and is a member of the Leadership Newark Alumni class of 2010.

Willie served on the Board of Directors for several Non-Profit Organizations and received acknowledgements for Civic and Community services rendered. He is the Instructor for Citizens Campaign Initiative, former Advisory Board member of Project Redirect, a member of Essex County W.I.B. (Work Investment Board) and Co-Chair of the Meadowlands Chamber Small Business Council.

Willie has been married to his wife, Mamie Skipper Tolbert, for 43 years and together they have two sons Willie III and Stephen Tolbert, and one granddaughter Elizabeth (Ellie) Moriah Tolbert.

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