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Few professionals can say they got to where they are without someone leading the way. In May, NJBIZ will recognize these New Jersey trailblazers with the 2026 ICON Honors awards. 

These mentors – all age 60 and over – represent industries across New Jersey, from accounting, architecture, real estate, law, government, hospitality and more.  

The individuals listed below have helped the state’s business community grow and continue to champion their industry through professional creativity, innovation and leadership. 

Join us to celebrate this year’s NJBIZ ICONs from 8–10:30 a.m. May 19 at The Marigold in Somerset. Tickets are now available for purchase on the event page. 

The honorees will also be profiled in a future publication inserted in NJBIZ.  

Congratulations to the 2026 NJBIZ ICONs! 

Mark Berkowsky, president
Berkowsky and Associates Inc. 

Dr. Naimat Bokhari, director of pediatrics; director of billing and coding education
Optum Medical Care 

Joseph Bottitta, of counsel
Genova Burns LLC 

Dr. Robert Brenner, president and CEO
Valley Health System

E. Drew Britcher, founding partner and head of the trial practice
Britcher, Leone & Sergio LLC 

Dr. Stephen Brunnquell, president
Englewood Health Physician Network 

Joseph Buckley, chair, Litigation Department
Sills Cummis & Gross PC 

Dr. David Butler, OB/GYN
Holy Name Medical Center 

Patricia Carlesimo, executive director
LADACIN Network 

Timothy Corriston, managing partner
Connell Foley LLP 

Don Cummins, president
Brother International Corp. 

Jim Dittman, chairman
Next Level Performance 

Nariman Farvardin, president
Stevens Institute of Technology 

Christiana Foglio, CEO and founder
Community Investment Strategies 

Peter Garbera, president
Premier Building Services LLC 

Patricia Greer, provost
Berkeley College 

Carol Grelecki, member
Brach Eichler LLC

William Hanson, president
NAI James E. Hanson 

Joyce Hendricks, president and chief development officer
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation 

Richard Hofmann, senior vice president, quality & regulatory
Berjé Inc. 

Glenn Kazlow, member; general counsel and administrative partner
Cole Schotz PC 

Michael Maron, president and CEO
Holy Name Medical Center 

David McCloskey, CEO
McCloskey Mechanical Contractors 

Mark McDonough, president
New Jersey American Water 

Pat Miller, president
Blue Diamond Construction 

Brad Muniz, principal
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) 

Michael Munoz, senior vice president and president of diversified markets
AmeriHealth 

Jeffrey Otteau, founder and chief economist
Otteau Group Inc. 

Robert Pellechio, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer
RWJBarnabas Health 

James Plousis, chairman
New Jersey Casino Control Commission 

Michael Pucciarelli, principal, regional director, manufacturing solutions
HBK CPAs & Consultants 

Matt Ross, founder
One River School of Art & Design 

Dave Roth, managing partner and CEO
RRBB Advisors LLC 

Richard Saker, CEO and president
Saker ShopRites 

Ken Schapiro, CEO
Condor Capital Wealth Management 

Caroline Shelly, founder and principal
HF Planners LLC 

Windy White, director
Franklin Township Youth Center