Prior to his role at HUD, Irv had a successful career with Ernst & Young LLP (EY) beginning in 1981 following his graduation from �ǿ����޴�ý. He retired as global client service partner and served as the global coordinating audit partner for some of EY’s largest international clients, including several S&P 500 EY clients, specializing in life sciences, franchising operations, consumer products, distribution and manufacturing. Many of his audit teams included over 700 professionals located in over 100 countries. Irv has extensive experience in advising public company boards, audit committees and C-suite executives on matters such as corporate governance, finance transformations, complex business processes, internal controls, financial reporting and M&A activities.

Irv held several leadership positions with EY, including serving as the area knowledge leader and controls and methodology leader in several regions. He also served on EY’s Center for Board Matters Task Force from 2014 through 2016 advising on corporate governance thought leadership materials targeted for Boards of Directors. In addition, he has worked on several EY task forces focused on audit innovation and methodology, including a focus on audit committee and Board of Director communications.

Irv is a frequent speaker on business and finance transformation initiatives and has testified at a Congressional Oversight Hearing. In addition, Irv has served on many boards including the Feliciano School of Business Advisory Board, the New Albany Community Foundation, New Albany Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Council on World Affairs and the Tocqueville Society of United Way of Chicago, Illinois.

Irv grew up in Belvidere, New Jersey, and is the first-generational college educated in his family having earned a BS in Business Administration from �ǿ����޴�ý in 1981. He and Karen, his wife of 37 years, met in high school and currently reside in Columbus, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. They have two children and three grandchildren.

Joseph served as director of government relations for the Saint Barnabas Health Care System. From 1967 to 1986, he was an educator at Vailsburg High School and Bloomfield High School, and an adjunct professor of accounting at County College of Morris for 12 years.

In 1988, Joseph was elected to the Livingston Township Council and served for three terms, and was elected mayor three times during his tenure. In 1990, he was appointed by the Essex County Executive to serve as the director of planning and economic development and was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Livingston Chapter of Unico National in 2003. He has worked extensively with the New Jersey Democratic State Committee and served as district director for Senate President Richard Codey. Joseph was named deputy chief of staff in Governor Codey’s office in November 2004.

Joseph was nominated by Governor Richard Codey in 2005, confirmed by the Senate, and in 2011 and 2013 was re-nominated by Governor Chris Christie, confirmed by the Senate, to continue as a commissioner of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). In January 2018, he was appointed by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as president of the NJBPU. Joseph also serves on the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners’ (NARUC) Committee on Critical Infrastructure and Committee on Energy Resources and the Environment; is a member and secretary-treasurer of the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC); is a member of the National Council on Electricity Policy (NCEP); is on the Board of Directors of the Organization of PJM States, Inc. (OPSI); and is also a member of the Advisory Council to the Board of Directors of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).

Joseph is married to Marilyn (Morey) Fiordaliso, a �ǿ����޴�ý graduate from the Class of ’68. They reside in Livingston, New Jersey, and have two children and five grandchildren.

A highly skilled litigator, Resnick handles all aspects of matrimonial and family law relating to divorce, equitable distribution, palimony, annulment, high net worth, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, business valuations, real estate, domestic violence, custody and visitation, paternity, estate/will contests, judgment/agreement modification, appeals, and case second opinions, among others. He has also served as co-counsel for numerous out-of-state matters.

Resnick recently broke new legal ground in New Jersey on the subject of parental alienation and has argued before the Appellate Division of New Jersey and New Jersey Supreme Court on many other matrimonial and family law issues, as well.

Background

Resnick began his legal career immediately following law school serving as law clerk to the Honorable Jo-Anne B. Spatola in New Jersey Superior Court, Family Part. He also held the highly esteemed position of adjunct professor at �ǿ����޴�ý University where he taught Family Law and Legal Writing.

While a law student, Resnick served as interns to both the Honorable Ralph Deluccia and the Honorable Catherine Langlois in the Family Part of New Jersey Superior Court.

In 2005, Resnick was appointed to the District VB Ethics Committee, Office of Attorney Ethics of the Supreme Court of New Jersey and served one term. No stranger to public service, he also served as a volunteer attorney for the Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JWBS), Inc., Morris County, New Jersey, representing victims of domestic violence.

Before joining Ziegler, Zemsky & Resnick in 2015, Resnick was a partner with the firm of Budd Larner, P.C. in its Short Hills, New Jersey, office.

Bar Admissions

• New York
• New Jersey

Speaking Engagements

• 60, 20 and 7 Days Before Trial – 
  Case Theme, Preparing Witnesses, Preparing Exhibits, Motion-In-Limine
  • NJAJ Education Foundation, Inc.’s Boardwalk Seminar (2017)
• Annual Atlantic City, NJ Family Law Trial Attorney Conference sponsored by the New Jersey Association for Justice(May 2018)
• Understanding Parental Alienation in Divorce: An Essential Guide for Family Law Attorneys & Judges(June 15, 2018)

During his 41 years in the live entertainment industry, Scrofani has produced, co-produced or been associated with over 100 Broadway, national, and/or international productions including American Dance Machine directed by Wayne Cilento; Gone With The Wind directed by Trevor Nunn; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels directed by Jack O’Brien; Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life directed by Graciela Daniele; Lovemusik directed by Hal Prince; STOMP, Stomp Out Loud, Tap Dogs, Grand Hotel directed by Tommy Tune; City of Angels directed by Michael Blakemore; You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown directed by Michael Mayer; Gypsy directed by Author Laurents and starring Tyne Daly; Cat On A Hot Tin Roof with Kathleen Turner, Big River, Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk, Jelly’s Last Jam, Elaine Stritch At Liberty all directed by George Wolfe; Sunset Boulevard; The Royal National Theatre production of Carousel directed by Nicholas Hytner; The World Goes Round directed and choreographed by Scott Ellis and Susan Strohman; Master Class with Elizabeth Ashley; The Belle of Amherst with Julie Harris; M. Butterfly directed by John Dexter; Into the Woods directed by James Lapine; The Piano Lesson directed by Lloyd Richards; My One and Only with Tommy Tune; and Dracula with Frank Langella. Accolades and awards include multiple Tony® Nominations and Tony® Awards as well as Drama Desk, Obie, The Pioneer in the Theatre Award in 2011, and The Elliot Norton Award for outstanding production for Carousel.

Scrofani has been an active member within the theatrical industry both in North America and on an International basis. He has served on many industry committees regarding topics such as labor negotiations, marketing and touring, and as a panel member at many industry conferences and events. He is a lifetime member of The League of American Theatres and Producers (now The Broadway League) and has served on both the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors. He also served for 15 years on both the Tony® Management and Tony® Administration committees and continues to be a Tony voter. As the Instructor of SS4G,. Scrofani is actively involved with the NYC Department of Small Business Services to expand both the alumni program as well as assisting in the development of small business growth in NYC.

León attended Hawkins Street School from Kindergarten to eighth grade and graduated from Science High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at Rutgers University and was determined to remain in Newark to teach and impact lives at both of his alma maters. For three years, he taught fifth grade at Hawkins Street School and was the Head Coach of the Science High School Debate Team for eight years. His classes won local competitions and his students demonstrated high academic growth. The debate team won local, state and national championships. The Eighth Grade Algebra Pilot resulted in his move to Rafael Hernández Elementary School. León taught Algebra I to eighth-graders for high school credit and provided intensive professional development in mathematics to Newark teachers across the district. The success of this project resulted in hundreds of eighth grade students earning high school credit in Algebra I, teachers earning dual certification in Mathematics, and the district’s highest elementary mathematics standardized test scores in years.

León earned his Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision from �ǿ����޴�ý University and subsequently served as a turnaround principal in Newark for 10 years. He was the principal of Dr. William H. Horton School for four years and University High School of the Humanities for six years. Since León believes that every child is a genius, it was his responsibility to lead and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve both schools. With the Accelerated Schools Project model at Horton, he promoted data-driven instruction, built a strong culture of achievement, and increased parent and community involvement. Student achievement increased, attendance improved and discipline referrals decreased. Under his leadership at University, the school implemented its own whole-school reform model, which was a return to the school’s original design; a school that is an engine of social change and social justice. As a result, the middle grades standardized test scores ranked #1 in New Jersey and the school became the top performing high school in the city, one of the top 75 high schools in the state and ranked one of the top high schools in the country.

León has served as the Assistant Superintendent in the Newark Public Schools for 10 years. His vision was to set high educational standards for everyone in every school and provide all of the necessary time and resources to effectuate change across the district. His mission was to improve the lives of our students and their families and strengthen the community. In this capacity, he supervised the school leadership team of the high schools and a network of elementary schools, served as the Deputy Chief Academic Officer in charge of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support Services, and directed administration responsibilities district-wide. This 10-year experience drove national, state and local education reforms where he led, co-led and implemented new standards from ESEA to NCLB to now, ESSA. The reforms influenced early childhood, special education, bilingual education, and elementary and secondary education in the city of Newark. León spearheaded and organized major initiatives and community conversations influencing change throughout the entire district. During these 10 years, León led and worked collaboratively with local and state agencies, higher education, foundations, private-public partners, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, elected officials, principals, teachers and staff, every central office department, community advocates, parents and students.

As a resident, student, teacher, principal and assistant superintendent in Newark,. León has taught thousands and mentored hundreds. He has witnessed generational progress and has inspired outstanding leaders, doctors, social activists, teachers, principals, attorneys, scientists, authors, professors, innovators, business owners, artists, and countless others who he has encouraged to remain in Newark, like he has.

León is passionate about education, passionate about Newark, and passionate about progress.

Bio as of May 2019

Aubel received a doctorate in health services organization and leadership, a Master of Science in nursing, as well as a Master of Public Health, from Columbia University. Her undergraduate degree in nursing is from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is certified by the American Nurses Certification Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Aubel has extensive experience in primary care, cancer survivorship care, and in health services delivery. She has won a number of awards, including the President’s Award for her work in wellness; and the Global Human Resources Award for Energy & Culture for cancer survivorship, and most recently, the eyeforpharma Collaboration Award with Johns Hopkins University.