MEL Board of Commissioners

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, State 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. 

Jeffrey Hatcher, Chair
Administrator - Township of Delran
Burlington County JIF

Paul Shives, Chair 2007-2008
Administrator - Township of Stafford
Ocean County Municipal JIF 

Charles Cuccia, Chair 2002-2003
Chief Financial Officer - Borough of Maywood
South Bergen JIF

Carol Byrne
Tax Assessor - Borough of Tenafly
Bergen County Municipal JIF

Jon Rheinhardt
Administrator /CFO- Borough of Wharton
Morris County Municipal JIF

William Cottman, Sr.
Fund Commissioner - Pleasantville Housing Authority
New Jersey Public Housing Authority JIF

Richard Hirsch
Building Inspector - Borough of Longport
Atlantic County Municipal JIF

David Johnson
Executive Director - Little Egg Harbor MUA
New Jersey Utility Authorities JIF

Andrew Brannen
Manager- Township of Ocean
Mid Jersey Municipal JIF

Joseph Wolk
Mayor - Borough of Mount Ephraim
Camden County Municipal JIF

Thomas Nolan
Administrator -Borough of Brielle
Monmouth Municipal JIF

John Salvatore
Administrator/Chief Financial Officer - Borough of Paulsboro
Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland Counties JIF

John Laezza
Business Administrator- Township of Clark
New Jersey Self Insurers JIF

Mauro Tucci
Commissioner - Township of Nutley
Suburban Essex JIF

Anthony Vangeli
Councilman - Township of Pohatcong
Public Alliance Insurance Coverage JIF 

Roger Butler
Cinnaminson BOFC
Public Alliance Insurance Coverage JIF 

Lyn Evers
Administrator - Township of Piscataway
Central Jersey JIF 

TBD
Suburan Municipal JIF

David Grubb
Executive Director

James Kickham
Deputy Executive Director

Paul Laracy
Deputy Executive Director

John Dorsey, Esq.
Fund Attorney

Russell Huntington, Esq.
Deputy Fund Attorney

Michael Zambito
Treasurer

Pauline Kontomanolis
Controller

Bud Jones
Auditor

Fernando Garip
Investment Advisor

Dennis Henry
Actuary

Cate Kiernan
Assisting Secretary

Mary Louise Doner
Claims Director

Joanne Hall
Safety Director - South

John Lapatchka
Safety Director - North

Paul Miola
Local JIF Executive Director/Producer

Barbara Murphy
Local JIF Executive Director

Willard Young
Local JIF Executive Director