2013 Awards

Dec 9, 2013

Tronex International Inc.

About: Poyee L. Tai joined Tronex International in 1993 as head of the company’s corporate marketing and business development functions. Over the last 20 years, she has helped cultivate the […]

Dec 9, 2013

ConnectOne Bank

About: In 2005, Frank Sorrentino III and a group of fellow investors launched North Jersey Community Bank, now known as ConnectOne Bank. Initially serving as chairman, Sorrentino added CEO to […]

Dec 9, 2013

Evonik Industries

About: After an accident in 2012 shuttered a critical production line for Evonik Industries, Jeffrey Smith managed communications to both employees and customers who were affected by the outage. Smith […]

Dec 9, 2013

Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

About: After completing a coach training program in 2004 through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, Luke Iorio was recruited by the organization to become vice president in charge […]

Dec 9, 2013

American Standard Brands

About: Jay Gould took the top job at American Standard Brands in early 2012 in the midst of a liquidity crisis at the plumbing products company. Over the next year, […]

Dec 9, 2013

Single Throw Internet Marketing

The dot-com bubble had come crashing down around him. But Larry Bailin was embracing the challenge of starting an Internet marketing company, and was eager to open its brand-new office. […]

Dec 9, 2013

Warren Professional Services LLC

Description: Founded in 2012 by engineering firm Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, Warren Professional Services offers innovative risk transfer solutions, claims consulting and related services to clients in the insurance, financial […]

Dec 9, 2013

AJS Capital Holdings LLC

Description: Founded in 2012, AJS Capital Holdings was spun out of engineering firm Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor to address specific needs of the firm’s clients. AJS acts as a trusted […]

Dec 9, 2013

Summit Place Financial Advisors LLC

Liz Miller saw clients wrestling with wealth management as it grew increasingly complex under the weight of changing tax laws, estate planning innovations and an explosion of obscure investment choices. […]

Dec 9, 2013

Sokolowski Sartor

Description: Founded in 1962, Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor is an engineering, design and environmental consulting firm. Proudest Gift: The firm’s commitment to public service. In 1992, Anthony J. Sartor was […]

Dec 9, 2013

Miles Technologies

Description: Founded in 1997, Miles Technologies is an IT company providing business software, Web and graphic design, and online branding and marketing services. Proudest Gift: “Our own charity, A Step […]

Dec 9, 2013

McCarter English

Description: Founded in 1844, McCarter & English is a law firm representing Fortune 500 and middle- market companies in corporate transactions and in national, regional and local litigation. Proudest Gift: […]