NJRPA is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. Eight officers of the Board are elected by the general membership. Please see below for the current Executive Board members. District and Section representatives are elected by the members of their respective District and Section. The District and Section Chairs are found on the District and Section pages of the website. Most Committee Chairs are not members of the Board of Trustees, however a system of officer liaisons ensures that Committees have a voice in board matters.
2025-2026 Board of Trustees
The Swearing-In of our 2024-2025 Board of Trustees!
From left to right:
Brian VanDongen-Member at Large, Frank Masini-Member at Large, Chris Myers-Past President, Jennifer Gander-Treasurer, Katie Frey- President, Dina Fornataro-President-Elect, John Roche-Vice President, and Grace Rhinesmith-Secretary
2025-2026 Executive Board of Trustees
PRESIDENT
Katie Frey, CPRP, CPO
Ridgewood Parks and Recreation
201-670-5560
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dina Fornataro, CPRP
Readington Recreation
908-295-1129
Chris Myers, CPRP
Millburn Recreation
973-564-7095
VICE PRESIDENT
John Roche, CPRE, CPO
East Brunswick Recreation, Parks, and Community Services
732-390-6797
TREASURER
Jennifer Gander, CPRP, CPO
Bernards Recreation
908-204-3159
SECRETARY
Grace Rhinesmith
Jefferson Township
973-663-8404 x2
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Frank Masini, CPRP, CPSI
Monmouth County Park System
732-842-4000 x5311
Brian VanDongen, CPRP
Sayreville Recreation
732-390-2918
(Ex-Officio)
Lenny Celluro
Plainsboro Township Recreation
609-799-0909