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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, Springfield Avenue Center (SACBID) and Camptown (CBID) as well as the Irvington Chamber of Commerce. She also consults with the management of the Plainfield SID and 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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FLORENCE DUCHANTIER |
Florence Duchantier-Diaz was hired by FTM as an Administrator for the East Orange and Orange Chambers of Commerce and the Central Avenue BID (East Orange) in October, 2006. She is a Rutgers University graduate, a military veteran, and a federal investigator for the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
"I have found the work both rewarding and challenging so far," says Florence. "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 began her employment with FTM on June 1, 2007, in the newly-created position of Field Coordinator for the Plainfield SID. Katherine, born in Ecuador, is bi-lingual and resides within the SID. She has experience in customer service and is in charge of field communications to both the Anglo and Latino businesspeople in the district.
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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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