President - Bryan Warshofsky, CPIM
Bryan has been a member of the Chapter since 2001. During this period, he has served in various capacities on the Board of Directors including Programs, Finance and Executive Vice President. In 2003, he earned his CPIM certification. Bryan's experience is in materials management, purchasing and supply chain as well as the implementation of ERP systems, for companies in the printing and homebuilding industries. Bryan lives in Marlboro, NJ with his wife and two children.
Executive Vice President - Jeffrey Dougherty
Jeff has worked in pharmaceutical operations and research divisions for over 20 years and has been a member of the Princeton South Jersey Chapter for seven years. During this period, he has served as the chapter’s newsletter editor and Vice President of Marketing. Jeff lives in Howell Township, NJ with his wife and one child at home.
Recording Secretary – Mary Melofchik, CPIM, CSCP
Mary has been a member of APICS for 6 years. This is her first assignment with the board of directors. She is currently doing supply chain management consulting in Atlanta Ga. Previously, Mary was with Bristol-Myers Squibb as Associate Director managing the virology supply chain with over $1.5B in sales.
Vice President of Programs – George Lazarides, CPIM
George has been a member of the chapter since 1996 and a board member since 1999. He was past President of the chapter from June 2007 till June 2009. George earned his CPIM certification in 2002. He has over 20 years of experience as a Corporate Production Planner for Rhodia, located in Cranbury NJ. George lives in Lawrenceville NJ with his wife and dog.
Vice President of Finance – Robert L. Wetherill, Jr. MBA, CPIM, BOCP-BOE
Robert is a senior level ERP and Business Intelligence specialist with over 27 years experience in the field, focusing on Distribution, Manufacturing and Financials at the functional and technical level. He has a BA Degree from Kutztown University and a MBA from Temple University. Robert currently serves as Vice President of Finance for the APICS Princeton South Jersey Chapter, was a Past President and has been an active board member for over 7 years. He is also active with Rotary International, where he has served on a local District Board as Secretary.
Vice President of Education – John Zoller, CFPIM, CIRM
John is one of the original Chapter organizers. He has held many positions on the Board including President. He has served APICS at the District level as VP of Membership, and most often heads the PRSJ Presidents Advisory Council. His materials management experience covers over 36 years in electronics, cosmetics and fragrances, specialty chemicals, nutrition products, and industrial adhesives. John has earned two APICS certifications and is a Master Instructor of the CPIM courseware. He resides in East Windsor, NJ with his wife Bonnie.
Vice President of Membership – Frank Abatangelo, CPIM
Frank's career has covered over 30+ years, holding positions as VP Operations, Director of Industrial Engineering, Director Manufacturing and Distribution Systems, Plant Manager and Principal Supply Chain Consultant. He has worked in corporations ranging from a small 200 person shop to a facility employing 1,500 people.
His formal education is from various educational institutions such as Central Michigan University were I obtained my Graduate Degree in Logistics, Thomas Edison State College were I obtained my BSBA in Industrial Management and Brookdale Community College were I obtained my A.A.S. in computer science. Frank holds a CPIM certificate and is a Certified Lead Instructor in CPIM and Lean Enterprise courses He is presently working toward his CSCP certification
Newsletter Editor - Barry Jedic, CSCP
Barry Jedic is new to APICS, joining the chapter in February 2009. He became involved with the board of directors and accepted his first assignment on the board as the newsletter editor. His expertise is in supply chain and quality management with over 20 years experience in two fortune 500 companies. Recently in July, he received his APICS CSCP certification. He looks forward to continuing to advance the chapter’s newsletter and the value it brings to the chapter members. Barry lives in Jackson, NJ with his wife Olga.
Arrangements Director – Diane Pacholec
Employment Director – Dave Hollinger, CPIM, CSCP
Dave has been a member of APICS since 1991 and a PRSJ board member since 2002. He has served as Newsletter Editor and currently is the Employment Director. Dave is one of the instructors for CPIM, CSCP, Lean, and Global Supply courses. Professionally, he works with small and medium size companies to increase profits by introducing and implementing Lean, & Green, concepts. Dave and his family have lived in Ocean Township for over 25 years.
Company Coordinator – Blair Williams, CFPIM, CSCP, Jonah
Blair joined APICS in 1979 and certified CPIM in 1982. He worked in AT&T Submarine Systems as Director of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering for factories in NJ and PA. Blair retired in 1999 and presently teaches various ‘Operations’ topics in a graduate program at NYU –Polytechnic University
He has been on the PRMO/PRSJ board of directors since 1999 and has held most positions on the Board, including President from 2002-2003. Blair currently serves APICS Corporate on the CPIM DSP certification and curriculum council and as a subject matter expert for CSCP. He lives in Monroe Twp, NJ.
Presidents Advisory Council – James O’Donnell, CPIM, CIRM
Jim has been a member of APICS since 1985. He achieved CPIM in 1991 and CIRM in 1994 and has been a certified instructor for both certifications since 1995. Jim started his membership with the Northern New Jersey Chapter and transferred to our chapter in 1997 where he was our Executive Vice President. Jim was President for our Chapter in 1999-2000 and has remained on the board of directors in various capacities. He is married to Betty and has two sons, Brian and Hugh.
Marketing Director – Sandy Grosso
Sandy Grosso joined the PRSJ Chapter in the fall of 2008. She has extensive technical operations management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. Areas of expertise include Global Supply Chain Planning, Consignment Inventory, Customer Service & Logistics, Quality & Compliance, and Project Management. Sandy lives in Princeton Junction, NJ with her husband and two daughters.
