NJRPA Committees meet regularly to assist the Board of Trustees with research, planning, and implementing services for the general membership. Each committee has its own responsibilities and duties within the association. Click here for a full list of Committee Descriptions. If you are interested in serving on an NJRPA Committee please contact the corresponding Committee Chair.
PLANNING
Liaison: Tim Roetman
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Heather Re
Westfield Recreation
908-789-4080
LONG RANGE PLANNING
Tim Roetman, CPRP, CPO, RA
Wayne Parks and Recreation
973-694-1800
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Liaison: Ben Stentz
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Cindie Sullivan, CPRP
Somerset County Park Commission
908-722-1200 ext. 5232
csullivan@scparks.org
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Cindie Sullivan, CPRP
Somerset County Park Commission
908-722-1200 ext. 5232
csullivan@scparks.org
Dawn Thompson, CPRP, RA
Neptune Recreation
732-869-1202
dthompson@neptunetownship.org
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Ben Stentz, CPRP, CPO, RA
Princeton Recreation
609-921-9480
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Liaison: Janet Dellett
AWARDS
Karen Zimmerman, CPSI
Montgomery Township Recreation
609-466-3023
kzimmerman@twp.montgomery.nj.us
David Guida, Jr.
Summit Department of Community Programs
908-273-1792
CONSTITUTION
Dawn Thompson, CPRP, RA
Neptune Recreation
732-869-1202
dthompson@neptunetownship.org
FINANCE
Chris Myers, RA
Millburn Recreation
973-564-7750
MEMBERSHIP/MARKETING
Patty Tumminello, Co-Chair
Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc
973-663-2021
patty@benshaffer.com
Noreen Wilpiszeski, Co-Chair
Middlesex Borough Recreation Department
732-356-7400
nwilpiszeski@middlesexboro-nj.gov
NOMINATIONS
Romayne Eaker-Kelly, CPRP, CPO, RA
Montclair State University
973-655-3340
PERSONNEL
Lenny Celluro, RA
Plainsboro Township Recreation
609-799-0909
SCHOLARSHIP
Don Bogardus. RA
Westfield Recreation
973-789-4080
PUBLIC & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Liaison: Katie Frey
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Bill Foelsch, CPRP, CPSI, RA
Morris Township Parks & Recreation
973-326-7371
Denise Lanza, CPRP
Morris County Park Commission
973-829-8257
James Truncer
Monmouth County Park System
732-842-4000
jjtruncer@monmouthcountyparks.com
EXTERNAL LIAISONS: NJ TRAILS COUNCIL / KEEP IT GREEN CAMPAIGN
Bill Foelsch, CPRP, CPSI, RA
Morris Township Parks & Recreation
973-326-7371
NJRPA PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
Dee MacKay-Kaufmann, CPRP
Retired Professional
732-509-9161
NJ COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL FITNESS & SPORT
TBA
NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Dawn Thompson, CPRP, RA
Neptune Recreation
732-869-1202
dthompson@neptunetownship.org
NJ ANTI-HUNGER COALITION
TBA