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Special LWE Sponsored Section Lisa Carver is the Vice President of Professional Services at The Execu | Search Group, New Jersey offices. She is passionate about the staffing industry, with 20 years of experience, she gets a tremendous amount of satisfaction from helping people reach their career potential. Lisa’s division specializes in filling interim positions within Human Resources, Accounting / Finance, Office Support & Marketing. Barbara George Johnson currently holds the title of Executive Director of the John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy at Thomas Edison State University. Barbara brings more than 25 years of experience as a public policy professional in New Jersey and has been a leading voice in shaping health and social policy in the region. As a serial entrepreneur, Push Beverages is Laurel Whitney’s fourth business venture. Push Beverages is a full-line beverage company selling soft- drinks, real-brewed iced teas, energy drinks and waters in 40 states across the country. Push is the ultimate disrupter to Coke and Pepsi selling premium beverages at the right price. Lisa Carver The Execu | Search Group 973.939.0899 execu-search.com [email protected] Barbara George Johnson 973.419.2689 [email protected] Laurel Whitney Push Beverages 855-PUSH-BEV (toll-free) pushbeverages.com [email protected] Diane Menard is a Senior Vice President for Prestige Title Agency, Inc. Her portfolio includes notable properties in Industrial, Multi -family, Retail, Office, Redevelopment, Housing Authorities, Senior Care, Charter schools, Universities, and Governmental Agencies. Diane was the 2017 President of CREW NJ and serves as an advisor through 2020 She is a member of the Montclair State University Real Estate Advisory Board. Karen is the President of the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has been the voice of the business community since 1964. Karen continues to lead a strong and active 350 member Chamber. The WMCC has a diverse membership, offering educational programs, networking, and marketing events to help our members. One of our newer programs is the BORC, Business Owner Resource Center. This group meets every six weeks hosting programs to help the business owner. The WMCC mission is “Share in our Vision… Invest in your Success”. Michele Ansbacher retired from a distinguished career at Prudential where she led the largest distribution territory and served as the Corporate Chief Ethics Officer globally.  Michele now chairs the Feliciano School of Business Advisory Board, Montclair State University; serving also as Executive in Residence and teaching leadership to MBA students. Diane Menard Prestige Title Agency, Inc. 908.462.4898 I prestigetitle.net [email protected] Karen Barnes Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce 732.636.4040 I woodbridgechamber.com [email protected] Michele Ansbacher Montclair State University 973.568.6283 montclair.edu [email protected] A Women Empowerment Organization Proudly showcases these amazing members! As founder of the popular women’s empowerment organization B.I.G. (Believe Inspire Grow), Tara has spent the past decade inspiring women, building safe and supportive communities for them and providing access to a wealth of tools and resources women need and desire to become the best version of themselves. A 2017 LWE Top 25 Brand Builder, public speaker and experienced marketing profes- sional, Tara is dedicated to helping women and women entrepreneurs launch, build their brands and provide a vibrant platform to make a positive impact in the world. Susan Devaney’s The Mavins Group is a family’s caring, stress- reliever for the entire home-moving process. The team of Move Management Mavins organize and beautifully stage camera-ready homes. Their Keller Williams Realtors and Marketing Mavins expertly market, negotiate and guide the entire home selling and buying process, from first plans to living unpacked, box-free in a new home. Lisa Tirone, a self-made entrepreneur from New Jersey, is the CEO of her food allergy friendly company Chef It Up and Chef It Up 2 Go. Lisa founded the company in 2003 for her son that was diagnosed with life threatening food allergies. Over the years Lisa has successfully turned her vision from a small business into a nationwide franchise. Tara Gilvar 908.436.8887 believeinspiregrow.com [email protected] Susan Devaney The Mavins Group 908.723.2674 I TheMavinsGroup.com [email protected] Lisa Tirone Chef It Up & Chef It Up 2 Go 973.879.8537 I chefitupkids.com [email protected] 14 LWE OCTOBER 2019 NJMONTHLY.COM