Chairpersons
Veronica Laureigh
Ocean JIF
2026-2027
Paul Tomasko
Bergen JIF
2024-2025
Joy Tozzi
MID-Jersey JIF
2022-2023
Thomas Merchel
PMM JIF
2020-21
Richard Hirsch
Atlantic JIF
2018-19
Robert Landolfi
Central JIF
2017
John Rheinhardt
Morris JIF
2015-16
Tom Nolan
Monmouth JIF
2013–2014
Joseph Wolk
Camden JIF
2011–2012
Jeffrey Hatcher
Burlco JIF
2009-2010
Richard Lorentzen
Central JIF
2009
Paul Shives
Ocean JIF
2007-2008
Frank Bastone
Morris JIF
2005-2006
Barbara Pence
Suburban JIF
2004
Charles Cuccia
South Bergen JIF
2002-2003
Kevin Yecco
Atlantic JIF
2000-2001
George Haeuber
PMM JIF
1998-1999
Michael Trotta
Monmouth JIF
1996-1997
Andy Salerno
Atlantic JIF
1995
Carl Block
Ocean JIF
1993-1994
George Zeller
Bergen JIF
1991-1992
Jack Tarditi
Camden JIF
1989-1990
Joseph Giorgio
Morris JIF
1987-1988
* Steve Wood, 1995
Board of Commisioners
The MEL is governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of a representative from each member JIF. The Commissioners, who serve voluntarily, operate the MEL in accordance with State law, regulations, and the Fund’s by-laws. Among other duties, the Commissioners approve annual budgets and assessments, appoint contractors, and approve an annual risk management plan.
*Members of the Executive Committee
Chair
Veronica Laureigh
Clerk / Administrator, Township of Lacey
Ocean County Municipal JIF
Secretary
Adam Brewer
Administrator for the Township of Pequannock
Morris County Municipal JIF
Gregory Franz*
Administrator, Borough of Edgewater
South Bergen JIF
Thomas Nolan*
Administrator, Borough of Brielle
Monmouth JIF
Megan Champney Kweselait*
Human Resources Manager
Summit Suburban Municipal JIF
Paul Tomasko*
Mayor, Borough of Alpine Bergen JIF
Michael Razze*
Mayor, Pitman Borough
Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland JIF
John Clarke
Executive Director, Princeton Housing Authority
NJ Public Housing Authority JIF Municipal JIF
Bernard Rutkowski
Executive Director,
Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority NJ Utility Authorities JIF
Meghan Jack
Administrator, Township of Riverside
Burlco JIF
James Ulrich
Administrator, Township of Clark
NJSI
Robert MacFarland
Chief, Bordentown Fire District #2
First Responders JIF
Joy Tozzi
Manager, East Windsor
Mid-Jersey Municipal JIF
Kevin Aberant
Township Manager, Township of Moorestown
Professional Municipal Managers JIF
Joseph Criscuolo
Business Administrator, Township of East Brunswick
Central JIF
Frank Elenio
Administrator Borough of Ridgefield
Public Alliance Insurance Coverage JIF
James Pacanowski
Administrator/CIO
Ventnor City
Atlantic JIF
Gary Jeffas
Town Administrator, Town of Secaucus
Suburban Metro JIFF
Michael Mevoli
Commissioner, Borough of Brooklawn
Camden JIF
Management
Senior Management
Joseph Hrubash
Executive Director
Cathleen Kiernan
Deputy Executive Director
Nancy Ghani
Assistant Secretary
Finance
Pauline Kontmanolis
CFO
Matthew Laracy
Treasurer
Bud Jones
Auditor
Underwriting & Safety
Ed Cooney
Underwriting Manager
Paul Shives
Safety Director
Kyle Mrotek
Actuary
Legal & Claims
Fred Semrau, Esq.
Fund Attorney
William Bailey, Esq.
Legal & Claims
Robyn Walcoff
Claims Manager
Chris Botta, Esq.
Liability Claims
JIF Executive Directors
Paul Forlenza
David Grubb
Kelly Machu
Joseph Hrubash
Cathleen Kiernan
Barbara Murphy
Kamini Patel
Steve Sacco
Brad Stokes
Willard Young
Emeritus
Joseph Vozza
MEL Executive Director
1987–1990
John Dorsey
MEL Fund Attorney
1987–2012
James Kickham
Environmental JIF Executive Director
1995–2016
Paul Miola
Local JIF Executive Director
1987–2022
David Grubb
MEL Executive Director
1990–2023
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