Dan Cirucci: Christie Files Many Nominations, Appointments

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Christie Files Many Nominations, Appointments

Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie filed nominations and appointments for various State boards, commissions, and authorities. Among the nominations made were three new members to the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission (NJDWSC), which oversees the largest water supply system in the state, serving over two million North Jersey residents.

Governor Christie’s nominations to the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission include Hackensack attorney Alan S. Ashkinaze, Esq. (Oradell, Bergen); Hampshire Real Estate Companies Executive Vice President Norman A. Feinstein, Esq. (Caldwell, Essex); and Garofalo & O'Neill Managing Partner Robert C. Garofalo, Esq. (Brielle, Monmouth). These nominations filed by the Governor require the advice and consent of the New Jersey State Senate.

In February, as part of an ongoing effort to increase transparency and disclosure in the activities of the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, the Christie Administration requested information relating to the hiring practices at the NJDWSC, as well as all relevant information concerning compensation awarded to individuals or companies in connection with the activities of NJDWSC.

Following up on the action taken at the NJDWSC, Governor Christie in March introduced “Shadow Government Reform” legislation to protect New Jersey taxpayers by extending or expanding the Governor’s veto authority to prevent waste, abuse and unethical conduct before it occurs. The legislation put forward by Governor Christie will establish or enhance oversight and accountability at twenty-one various entities. The legislation will also ensure public funds are appropriately used and that ethical standards are followed by members of the authorities.

Governor Chris Christie yesterday also filed the following nominations and direct appointments with the State Senate and Secretary of State’s Office. The Governor’s nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate.

NOMINATIONS

New Jersey Transit Corporation

Nominate for reappointment Myron P. Shevell (Long Branch, Monmouth)

New Jersey state council on the arts

Nominate for appointment Marilyn Harkett Dore (Montclair, Essex)

New Jersey State Commission on Brain Injury Research

Licensed Physician

Nominate for appointment Shonola S. Da-Silva, M.D. (Moorestown, Burlington)

Public Member - Person with Brain Injury

Nominate for appointment Robert Marlin, Ph.D. (Parsippany, Morris)

Public Members

Nominate for reappointment Meiling Chin, M.B.A. (Summit, Union)

Nominate for appointment Philip A. De Fina, Ph.D. (Chester, Morris)

Nominate for appointment Daniel J. Keating, Ph.D. (Downing, PA).

Nominate for appointment Mark Evan Stanley, Ph.D. (Manasquan, Monmouth)

Casino control commission

Nominate for appointment Donna M. Taylor, Esq. (Linwood, Atlantic)

New Jersey Educational FAcilities Authority

Nominate for appointment Vito A. Gagliardi, Jr., Esq. (Mantoloking, Ocean)

Nominate for appointment Katherine Munson Ungar, CPCU (Mendham, Morris)

Nominate for appointment Alan De Rose, CFP (Westfield, Union)

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority

Nominate for appointment Elisa Charters, CCIM (Cedar Grove, Essex)

board of the Higher education student assistance authority

NJIT/UMDNJ Rep.

Nominate for appointment Elaine Papas Varas (Ringoes, Hunterdon)

Public Members

Nominate for appointment George Louis Garcia, Esq. (Jersey City, Hudson)

Nominate for appointment James P. Allen, CFE (Tinton Falls, Monmouth)

Nominate for appointment Sam Della Fera, Jr., Esq. (Westfield, Union)

Nominate for appointment Anthony J. Falcone, CPA (Lincroft, Monmouth)

New Jersey Turnpike Authority

Nominate for appointment Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. (Ocean, Monmouth)

Nominate for appointment Daniel F. Becht, Esq. (Manasquan, Monmouth)

state board of education

Nominate for appointment Joseph Fisicaro (Marlton, Burlington)

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority

Public Member / Trade Union

Nominate for appointment Gregory Lalevee (Bridgewater, Somerset)

DIRECT APPOINTMENTS

New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention advisory council

Public Member – Current Member of a County Mental Health Advisory Board

Appoint Wendy DePedro (Belmar, Monmouth)

Public Member – With Personal or Family Experience with Suicide

Appoint Scott Fritz (Beach Haven Park, Ocean)

Public Member – Current or Former Member of a Local Board of Education

Appoint Mario Tommasi, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. (Lumberton, Burlington)

Public Member – Psychiatrist

Appoint Theodore A. Petti, M.D., M.P.H. (Edison, Middlesex)

Current or Retired Primary or Secondary School Teacher

Appoint Daniel J. Martin (Egg Harbor City, Atlantic)

Experience Collecting and Reporting Social Science Data

Appoint Dr. Julie A. Phillips (Westfield, Union)

New jersey unemployment insurance task force

Senate Member

Appoint the Honorable Steven V. Oroho (Franklin, Sussex)

New Jersey reading disabilities task force

Public Member / Expertise

Appoint Dr. Deborah A. Ciapanna (Medford, Burlington)

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He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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