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: Dina Fornataro, CPRP
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Chris Zimmerman
Montgomery Recreation
609-466-3023
LONG RANGE PLANNING
Dina Fornataro, CPRP
Readington Recreation
908-295-1129
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Liaison: John Roche, CPRE, CPO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Kathleen Avitt, CPRP
NJRPA Executive Director
609-356-0480
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dina Trunzo, CTRS
908-415-6669
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Jennifer Gander, CPRP, CPSI, CPO
Bernards Township Parks and Recreation
908-204-3159
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Liaison: Brian VanDongen, CPRP
AWARDS
Tim Roetman, CPRP
Wayne Parks & Recreation
973-694-1800 x3376
CONSTITUTION
Dawn Thompson, CPRP
Neptune Recreation
732-869-1202
FINANCE
Liaison: Jennifer Gander, CPRP, CPSI, CPO
Jennifer Gander, CPRP, CPO
Bernards Recreation
908-204-3159
MEMBERSHIP/MARKETING
Patty Tumminello, Co-Chair
Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc
973-663-2021
Katie Frey, CPRP, CPO
Ridgewood Parks and Recreation
201-670-5560
NOMINATIONS
Chris Myers, CPRP
Millburn Recreation
973-564-7095
PERSONNEL
Katie Frey, CPRP, CPO
Ridgewood Parks and Recreation
201-670-5560
SCHOLARSHIP
Westfield Recreation
973-789-4080
PUBLIC & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Liaison: Frank Masini, CPRP, CPSI
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Morris Township Parks & Recreation
973-326-7371
Morris County Park Commission
973-829-8257
EXTERNAL LIAISONS: NJ TRAILS COUNCIL / KEEP IT GREEN CAMPAIGN
Morris Township Parks & Recreation
973-326-7371
NJRPA PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
Romayne Eaker-Kelly, CPRP, CPO
Montclair State University
973-655-3340
NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Dawn Thompson, CPRP, RA
Neptune Recreation
732-869-1202
NJ SWIM SAFETY ALLIANCE
732-319-5814
RUTGERS YOUTH SPORTS RESEARCH COUNCIL
Kathleen Avitt, CPRP
NJRPA Executive Director
609-356-0480
Bill Foelsch, CPRP
Morris Township Parks and Recreation
973-326-7371
Dina Trunzo, CTRS
908-415-6669
OUTSIDE, TOGETHER! (NJDEP - 5 YR PLAN)
Morris Township Parks & Recreation
973-326-7371
HEALTHY NJ 2023 - PHASE 2 (2021-2023)
Denise Lanza, CPRP
Morris County Park Commission
973-829-8257