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LUZ CARDE |
Luz has served as an Executive Director with FTM from 1998-2000 and again from 2001 to the present. She works in the East Orange office and directs the two Irvington business improvement districts, Irvington Springfield Avenue (ISABID) and Camptown (CBID) as well as the Irvington Chamber of Commerce. She also consults with the management of the Dover Area Chamber of Commerce. Luz is fluent in English and Spanish and has a legal secretarial certificate.
"The opportunity to work with volunteers who believe in the betterment of their community and give so much is rewarding to me," Luz says. "I take pride in the work I do and enjoy the chance to satisfy clients by making their dreams come true."
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MELANIE MALAWICH |
Melanie Malawich was hired by FTM as an Administrator for the Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Central Avenue BID (East Orange) in July, 2008. She also works with the Dover Area and Jefferson Township Chambers of Commerce. Melanie has several years of experience in the retail field and resides in East Orange.
"I have found the work both rewarding and challenging so far," says Melanie. "Through the improvements and promotions we undertake for our communities, I feel we are enhancing the quality of life for our businesses and residents."
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HERB RAMO |
Herb has been with FTM since 1992 and serves as Field Coordinator for the two Irvington business improvement districts and the Irvington Chamber of Commerce. Herb joined FTM after a 20-year stint with the Township of Irvington as its Senior Economic Development Planner.
"Helping businesspeople with all of the obstacles they face...financing, government regulations, promotions...is really my life," says Herb. "That's why I never retired."
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KATHERINE GOMEZ |
KATHERINE GOMEZ and MIGUEL CHAVEZ staff FTM's Plainfield office serving the Plainfield SID and Perth Amboy Chamber of Commerce. Both are bi-lingual. Born in Ecuador, Kathy was hired on June 1, 2007 as Field Coordinator for the Plainfield SID.
Miguel, FTM's newest employee, was hired on August 17, 2009. A student of criminal justice at Raritan Valley Community College, Miguel observes that "everyone at FTM works exceptionally well as one team." |
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CHRISTINA BARRESI/SIDDRAH ABID FTM has served the McGinley Square Partnership in the Saint Peter's College area of Jersey City, NJ, since its inception in 1997. Its office is staffed by Christina and Siddrah. Chris has been with FTM since 1995, first as an Administrative Assistant, and for the past seven years as the longest-tenured Executive Director of the four Jersey City SIDs.
"I love dealing with the public. Every day is different and brings new challenges to deal with," says Chris. "McGinley Square is a diamond in the rough and it takes time to carefully chip away the rough spots to create a perfect gem for all to admire."
Siddrah Abid joined FTM in December, 2005, as the Administrative Assistant to the McGinley Square Partnership. She is a senior at Saint Peter's College and will graduate in May, 2007, with a bachelors degree in international business and trade.
"I enjoy being a part of McGinley Square," Siddrah says. "The merchants are incredibly nice and all take passion in what they do."
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