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CompoSecure Michele Logan , Co-Founder , Special Adviser , Board Member
Michele , with expertise in computer science and industrial management , joined her father ’ s business in 1991 . The demand for credit cards with extended life was on the rise and , under her leadership , the company turned its attention to the development of composite card materials . Together with her business partner , who now leads R & D , the team merged their core strengths in chemistry , materials science and product development to form CompoSecure in 2000 . The New Jersey-based company employs hundreds of people . Since the creation of the first metal transaction card in 2003 , the company has focused on developing secure , innovative and durable proprietary products . Michele has patented their technology . This past year , the company pivoted to develop cutting-edge , touchless technology and crypto currency .
Bulbrite Cathy Choi , President
As Cathy Choi was preparing to take the reins of the family business from her father / founder , she knew that she had to do things differently than he had . Her first move was to close the facility for a day and have a full-team strategic session – asking every employee what they love most about the company and carefully defining their goals and their roles . From that first exercise she gained respect as the next-generation leader and critical insights into the firm ’ s daily culture . She has never stepped away from a challenge and is highly regarded as a business owner across the state . A recipient of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award , she shines her light on us all .
Opici Family Distributing Dina Opici , President
Dina began her career as an attorney before joining the fourth-generation family business , Opici Family Distributing . Dina has served as an exemplary president , guiding the company through changes , challenges , growth and success . Whether watching her interact with employees , sales reps , her family members or her executive committee , Dina is always smart , thoughtful , collaborative and empathetic . She has all the qualities an extraordinary leader must have to do the job well — in addition to understanding the emotional pluses and minuses of working with multiple family members across multiple generations . Honored by CIANJ in 2020 and as one of NJBIZ ’ s Best 50 Women , while also having received many industry and civic awards , Dina is most noted for her great humor and generous spirit .
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HighRoad Press Hallie Satz , CEO , Managing Partner
When Hallie Satz made the bold move to New Jersey from a strong New York presence that she had established as the president of Barton Press , she had confidence in herself and her team to establish a meaningful brand in New Jersey . At a time when the industry is facing grave challenges , Hallie has found a way to continue serving clients of all sizes , from national brands to small , local companies with their print needs . HighRoads is an award-winning G7 certified company . Hallie has served on the board of trustees of WBENC and was honored as a WPEO-NY Regional Star by National WBENC .
LPS Industries Madeleine Robinson , President
Madeleine had a strong career in finance on Wall Street before bringing her business acumen to the family business where she worked side-by-side with her father / founder prior to his death . She is renowned for her successful corporate strategies and ability to continue growing the company over the decades . A frequent speaker at New Jersey events , she is also a leader in the flexible packaging sector on a national basis .
ZAGO Manufacturing Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich , CEO
Zago is a 25-year-old leading supplier of self-sealing fasteners for major military contractors , as well as firms like Apple , Ferrari , Bose , Hewlett Packard and many others . It is a small , versatile company that not only creates cutting-edge products , but takes their community , their staff and the environment seriously . This directional purpose emanates directly from Gail . That alone makes her a significant leader . But also add her investment into the growth of the ZAGO team . It stands out as a constant — as in constantly productive and forward-thinking . Add in her devotion to family , her work as Deputy Mayor in Fair Lawn and as an active member of the NJMEP Board .
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