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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation RoseMary Klie , Executive Director
At the onset of COVID-19 , Rose- Mary Klie was selected by the Medical Center ’ s CEO to assume the newly created role of executive director . Rose- Mary displayed an innovative approach and built a strong base of supporters to ensure that the hospital would have the needed resources in the COVID crisis . She formed new partnerships and used newly initiated social media outreach strategies to communicate the Foundation ’ s message . Her efforts helped provide personal protective equipment ( PPE ) and personal care items for the hospital ’ s healthcare heroes . She raised money and procured donations to feed staff working night and day and keeping the Medical Center operational and safe . Under RoseMary ’ s leadership , the hospital secured a $ 250,000 grant from the Russell Berrie Foundation . She successfully transitioned major fundraising events to a virtual format . The Foundation ’ s first virtual golf outing netted more than $ 71,000 .
Data Access Inc . Kimberly A . Amicucci , President
I am nominating Kimberly because of her dedication to work , family and community . She is responsible for legal matters and changes in employment law to keep compliant with state and federal laws . She manages staff , recruits and trains new employees , while also working with industry associations . She interfaces with the sales department and customers , helping them pick the proper services the company has to offer . She ' s a vendor manager , finding new vendors and service offerings in order to grow the company . She somehow manages to juggle work and three young children with their events and schooling and donating her time at her children ’ s school . During COVID she took to her sewing machine and made hundreds of masks and donated the proceeds to charitable organizations , such as community and church food banks .
SGW Integrated Marketing Communication , Inc . Beverly E . Barnes , President and CEO
In September of 2019 , Beverly Barnes became President / CEO of SGW Integrated Marketing Communication , which was awarded its MWBE certification from New Jersey a month later . Beverly launched a new company branding and marketing campaign . Unfortunately , just five months later COVID-19 shut the world down . Under Beverly ’ s tutelage and leadership , however , SGW continued to pay all its financial obligations and no employee was laid off or furloughed . She established stringent operating budget guidelines and spearheaded three office relocation moves . Beverly ’ s strategy put SGW and its employees before her own needs and she unselfishly dedicated herself to the company ’ s future . As the leader of SGW , Beverly is beginning a new career and chapter in her life . I believe the sky is the limit for Beverly and SGW .
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Scarinci Hollenbeck , LLC Ashley Brinn , Senior Associate
Ashley Brinn continues to have the most billed hours , as well as the highest originations of any associate-level attorney . She recently had her name put in by partners to discuss her elevation to counsel at our next partner ’ s retreat . During the pandemic , Ashley shifted her focus away from gaming regulatory work to heavily being involved with commercial real estate . She recently just closed a large multinational client who the firm had never worked with before and “ stole ” them away from their current counsel that they have used for more than 30 years for real estate matters . In addition , Ashley was named to the board of the prestigious Philadelphia chapter of the FACC ( French American Chamber of Commerce ).
CSG Michelle Delaney , Associate , Corporate & Securities Group
Michelle is undoubtedly a rising star within , and future leader of , CSG ’ s Corporate & Securities Group . She has a commitment to excellence and an entrepreneurial , deal-making spirit that is the epitome of the practice . Michelle has been a critical team member in a number of marquee deals . On the sell-side , she has most recently represented a New Jersey-based owner of a portfolio of rapidly growing fine spirits in the sale of one of its product lines to an international beverage producer , as well as a supply chain safety technology provider in its acquisition by a global manufacturer of industrial products . Businesses seeking growth opportunities via acquisition have equally benefitted from Michelle ’ s counsel – as evidenced by her excellent work in the acquisition of a Japanese skincare product company on behalf of a Fortune 200 client .
Lakeland Bank Pam Frie , Senior Vice President , Team Leader
Pam joined Lakeland in 2019 as an SBA underwriter and administrator / closer , and quickly transitioned to SBA Relationship Manager . Through her expertise , confidence and knowledge of the SBA program , Pam has built strong relationships with our Commercial Lending and Retail associates . She is a graduate of Lakeland ’ s leadership program . Her most crucial contribution was witnessed in the bank ’ s response to the SBA Cares Act PPP loan program . She worked tirelessly with a team of associates to educate them on the process , providing exceptional guidance and insights . It resulted in Lakeland funding more than 3,300 loans for $ 476 million , supporting small businesses and saving countless jobs . Pam was promoted to Senior Vice President and Team Leader in 2020 and continues to be a rising star .
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