NJBIZ STAFF//March 20, 2023
NJBIZ is unveiling the honorees of the 2023 Leaders in Finance awards, which celebrate New Jersey’s financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of their companies as well as their communities. A ceremony recognizing the individuals will take place from 8-10 a.m. April 25 at the Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center at 200 Atrium Drive. Tickets are now available on the event page.
Following an open nomination period, honorees were chosen by a panel of independent judges with experience in the financial field. The selections were based on the nominees’ involvement in their industries and communities, along with their achievements, energy and innovative ideas. The award categories are banking, corporate, investment and professional.
Alan Sobel, managing principal of the New Jersey offices for CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
Robert “Toby” Babeuf, senior vice president and commercial banking leader, Wells Fargo
Michael Borodinsky, vice president branch manager, Caliber Home Loans
Gregory Carlisle, Southern and Coastal New Jersey market president, TD Bank
Jim Earnest, Mid-Atlantic market executive, City National Bank
Gary Farnesi, senior vice president, commercial banking-team lead, WSFS Bank
Dennis Gibney, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Columbia Bank
Efthemia “Effie” Gikas, senior vice president, consumer banking region executive, Bank of America
Robert Koar, senior managing director, Webster Bank
Elizabeth Magennis, president, ConnectOne Bank
Ellen Marshall, executive vice president head of middle market banking NJ/NY, Santander Bank
Brian McEvily, managing director, JP Morgan Chase
Martin Melilli, market president, TD Bank
Thomas Splaine, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Lakeland Bank
Kathleen Dedrick, chief financial officer, Integrity House
Brent Donnelly, chief financial officer, Marsh McLennan Agency
Logan Fisher, principal and co-chief financial officer, Bressler, Amery & Ross PC
Lee Galtman, senior vice president – Finance, Vydia Inc.
John Garton, chief financial and operating officer, Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey Inc.
William Klutkowski, senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer, Valley Health System
Michael Levy, vice president of internal audit, Student Transportation of America
Tom Lyons, senior executive vice president, chief financial officer, Provident Bank
Kathleen Powers, chief financial officer, Chelsea Senior Living
Adam Raiken, chief financial officer, MetLife Stadium
Tracy Shust Sr., director-national controller, Sharp Business Systems, Sharp Electronics Corp.
Kevin Stagg, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Christian Health
Karen VanDerhoof, executive vice president for business and finance, County College of Morris
Joseph Biondolillo, founder and president, BiondFinancial
Lauren Conigliaro, portfolio manager, financial planning specialist and financial advisor, Morgan Stanley
Peter Donchez, managing director, global investment specialist, J.P. Morgan
Jim Ferrare, managing principal, Withum Wealth Management
Brian Foley, partner, Procida Funding
Jennifer Guthrie, executive director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Matt Holleran, managing partner, Northwestern Mutual
David Johnston, managing partner, Amwell Ridge Wealth Management
Kim Luthy, director of wealth planning, Synthesis Wealth Planning
Rachel Vergari, CEO and firm principal, GoodStreet Financial LLC
Steven Botwinick, CPA managing partner, Botwinick & Co. LLC
Andrew Coombs, CEO and managing partner, Coombs CPA PC
Paula Ferreira, office managing partner, Mazars USA LLP
Paul Fried, CEO-elect, Smolin, Lupin & Co. LLC
Cliff Green, CEO, Green Payments
Matthew Jessup, partner, McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC
Joseph Lucosky, managing partner, Lucosky Brookman LLP
Marina Margarucci, principal, Marcum LLP
Yahaira Mendez, partner, PKF O’Connor Davies LLP
Karen Miller, director, EisnerAmper
Parag Nevatia, CEO and founder, EZ Funding Solutions
Dave Roth, managing partner and CEO, RRBB
Sherry Tracey, senior managing director, Phoenix Advisors LLC
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:29 p.m. ET March 24, 2023, to include Tom Lyons full title. At 11:08 a.m. ET March 27, 2023, the story was updated to include the just-announced recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, the list was updated at 12:54 p.m. ET March 29, 2023, to reflect the complete list of honorees.
e