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NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Waikiki "Kiki" PaulinoFaith-Driven Builder | CRE Leader | Men’s Mentor
Waikiki "Kiki" Paulino blends 25+ years of commercial real estate leadership with a lifelong mission to strengthen men and communities through faith, mentorship, and healing.
As Founder and CEO of CRE Construction Partners, Kiki has overseen $2.5 billion+ in projects and more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial development for family offices, institutions, and private investors across the U.S.
He is a certified marketplace chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America and a credentialed biblical counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors. He also holds certifications in Mental Health and Behavioral Coaching, and serves as...
2025-04-2824 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Steve WolfAs a result of The Lord’s continuous Favor, Steve Wolf has been fortunate to experience a track record of demonstrated, continual business success within large and small organizations in the marketing research and consulting space. Over the years, The Lord enabled Steve to excel in simultaneous, multiple roles (in the US and globally), creating/implementing vision and strategy, attracting/retaining/leading world-class talent - creating powerful teams, resulting in dynamic, sustained, and profitable growth for the businesses themselves and clients which included many of the Fortune 100 companies. He has revitalized several failing businesses, written articles and spoken at local an...
2025-03-3122 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Dr. Ron WalbornRon Walborn, 2025 Dr. Ron Walborn is the Executive Director of Urban Initiatives for Asbury Theological Seminary in New York City. Previously, Ron served as a Professor of Pastoral Theology, Vice President and Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary and Nyack College (Alliance University) in New York City and San Juan Puerto Rico for 24 years. He has a B.A. in History from Nyack College, an M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary and a DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Walborn has planted and pastored churches in Connecticut and California. He has authored one book and numerous articles and chapters for other...
2025-03-2433 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Hector MercadoHector currently serves as the Youth Pastor at the Montclair campus of Christ Church, where he leads and mentors the next generation of young people in their faith journey. His passion for youth ministry is driven by a commitment to fostering a dynamic spiritual environment where teens can grow in faith, resilience, and confidence.
In addition to his ministry work, Hector is the 2024 World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion and a former undefeated two-time MMA champion, achievements that showcase his discipline, perseverance, and leadership. His athletic background has shaped his approach to both ministry and personal growth, embodying a mindset of...
2025-03-1715 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Sean IsaacsSean Isaacs is a business strategist, marketing expert, and biblical teacher with over 30 years of experience helping Christian leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs apply God’s wisdom to self, wealth, and relationships. A former pastor with 25+ years in ministry, he has worked with over 750 entrepreneurs, equipping them to multiply their time, increase their market value, and grow their income exponentially—all through timeless biblical principles.
As the author of Proverbs 12X – The Devotional: A 120-Day Journey through 12 Major Themes to Unlock God’s Wisdom for Self, Wealth, and Relationships, Sean teaches kingdom-minded professionals how to build lasting success God’s way. His Prover...
2025-03-1034 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Tom CampisiTom Campisi has served as the publisher of the Tri-State Voice for the last 30 years. In that time, the Voice has been recognized as the leading Christian newspaper in Metro New York and has won several national awards. He also serves as the Director of Communications for Movement.org, a NYC-based organization that catalyzes Christian leaders to spiritually and socially impact key cities around the globe. In the last two years, Tom has co-written a series of one-year devotionals for BetterMan.com and Care Net, a network of 1,200 pregnancy centers in the United States. An alumnus of The College of...
2025-03-0330 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Bill PaigeFor twenty years, Bill Paige was a policeman and detective in and around New York City. He served fourteen years as the associate chaplain at Children’s Village, where he worked with emotionally disturbed boys in the city. He has also served 10 years in senior leadership of Young Life. He is a certified trainer for “Therapeutic Crisis Intervention” involved in areas of emotional and behavioral issues among young people. Paige now serves as Special Assistant to the President of Young Life.
An ordained minister, Paige speaks frequently at chapel services for National Football League (NFL) teams, including two opportunities to speak...
2025-02-2429 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ret. Mg. Gen. Chris McpaddenChris McPadden is a retired Major General in the United States Army, having served for 35 years. He currently serves as CEO and President of Drive Forward, a consultancy focused on strategic planning, organizational development and leadership training.
He previously served as a Co-President of the Grace and Mercy Foundation. As a retired Major General in the United States Army, McPadden’s’ past roles have included: Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy; Deputy Director of Joint Strategic Planning; Director of Concept Development and Learning; and Director of Future Plans in Afghanistan. Throughout his 35 years of active military service, Chris has mentored cade...
2025-02-1030 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Dave LymanDuring the week, Dave Lyman works as an engineer and owns his own business. But a few years ago he sensed a call from God that culminated in his ordination as part-time Associate Preaching Pastor at Covenant Christian Reformed Church in North Haledon. Perhaps this call grew out of Dave's 35 years of involvement in leadership of various men’s ministries including a weekly men’s Bible study in Midland Park and NCS Bergen County. Today, Dave preaches regularly at local churches and men's ministries; his website has reached over 60,000 people from over 110 countries around the world!
2025-02-0416 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Dr. Juan GarciaDr. Garcia holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). He is also a Presidential Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and an Ordained Minister.
Dr. Garcia has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Human Services to train practitioners in the social-work space. He has also served as a Chaplain for NBA
and NFL players; both current and retired.
Dr. Garcia has authored 3 books and featured in FOX News’, “Beyond the Dream” segment and TBN New York City.
He and his wife D...
2025-01-2732 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Jim BushovenJim Bushoven served on the pastoral staff of Hawthorne Gospel Church for 10 years playing a number of roles from Young Adults to Outreach to Executive Pastor. He was then the Lead Pastor at Rockpoint Community Church for the past 6 ½ years. He has recently joined the staff of New Hope Community Ministries as the Director of Development. Jim’s mission throughout his years of ministry has been to build unity amongst the churches and to be a catalyst of mercy in Jesus’ name outside the walls of the church. Jim is married to Amanda and they have 3 kids. He fancies himself a bir...
2025-01-2131 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Pastor Adam DursoLooking at Adam Durso today, it’s hard to imagine that the Prodigal Son parable was once his reality.
As a child, Adam struggled with his father’s decision to leave a lucrative family business to become a pastor, feeling trapped and longing for escape. By 17, he openly rejected God. While Adam was away at college, living a lifestyle far from his faith and facing the consequences of his choices, his mother prayed and fasted for months, believing for his return. Eventually, he hit rock bottom, ran out of options, and called his father for help.
On July 9, 1996, during a pray...
2025-01-1437 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Dr. Chip RoperDr. Chip made his way to NCS Manhattan in the Spring of 2014. In NCS, He has found a deep community and an opportunity to serve men as part of the leadership team. Chip speaks at other NCS Chapters nationwide, hosts the NCS Coast to Coast Podcast with NCS President Mason Rutledge, and serves as the Chairman of the NCS National Board.
As the President of the VOCA Center, Chip and his team help Christians navigate the challenges and opportunities of their work lives. They are also called upon to assist nationally known ministries in developing their key leaders. Discover what...
2024-12-2433 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Joseph CareriJoseph Careri, the founder of His Helping Hands, has turned his personal journey of overcoming homelessness into a mission to serve others. After spending seven years homeless, Joseph is deeply passionate about helping those in need, whether through clothing and feeding the homeless or providing groceries to families struggling to make ends meet.
His Helping Hands is built on the belief that there is more that unites us than divides us. The nonprofit is proudly non-political, non-racial, and impartial to economic status. Joseph and his team work tirelessly to bring hope, love, and unity to the community, inviting anyone and...
2024-12-1627 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Dr. Mac PierDr. Pier moved to New York from South Dakota in 1984. He served for thirteen years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship overseeing 15 campuses as Area Director and spoke at the 1993 and 1996 Urbana Mission Conferences.
In 1988, Mac founded Concerts of Prayer with colleagues from Here’s Life Inner City. To date, more than 250,000 people from 2,000 churches have participated in the Metro NYC prayer movement.
Dr. Pier and Dr. Tim Keller, co-founded the Church Multiplication Alliance in 2003. Its emphasis on united prayer and church planting was a catalyst for the 500% growth of evangelical Christianity in Manhattan from 1989-2014
In 2008, responding to the expressed needs of...
2024-12-1019 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Rob SchwingeAfter ten years of marriage, two kids, numerous losses of loved ones, and more difficult seasons in ministry than they could count, Rob & Jen Schwinge found themselves weary and wondering how they would be able to keep going. Little did they know that when they reached the end of their rope God had already begun their RESTORATION journey.
In the following years with God’s strength and leading, they made the decision to intentionally retreat, and refocus their hearts on who God created them to be, and how He wanted them to live out their callings in everyday life. Through th...
2024-11-1827 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ron HutchcraftRon Hutchcraft is an impassioned contemporary evangelist, speaker, author and radio host. As President of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Ron and his team specialize in developing authentic, relevant and creative tools to, as Ron says, “Bring the lost to the Cross.” Ron is committed to communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost in their language and to motivating and equipping believers to communicate Christ to the lost in their world.
He has hosted two international youth radio broadcasts and has authored many books. His most recent book came out in 2021 – Hope When Your Heart is Breaking: Finding God’s Presence...
2024-11-1140 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Colonel Patrick J. CallahanColonel Patrick J. Callahan was sworn in on October 31, 2017, as the 14th Colonel of the New Jersey State Police. He has served more than 26 years with the New Jersey State Police and as the State Director of the Office of Emergency Management, also serves as a member of the New Jersey Coronavirus Task force established by Governor Murphy in February of 2020. He previously served as the Deputy Superintendent of Operations overseeing nearly 1,800 road troopers assigned to State Police stations throughout the State. Prior to this assignment, Colonel Callahan served as the Deputy Superintendent of Administration. Previous assignments also included him...
2024-11-0422 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Allan WrightAllan F. Wright is a Husband, Father of four, Executive Director of the New Jersey Family Policy Center. Author of 21 books & Speaker. He is an Adjunct Prof. at Seton Hall University & Catholic Distance University, The former Academic Dean of Evangelization for the Diocese of Paterson and he has taught Sacred Scripture to the Missionaries of Charty (Mother Teresa's Sister's) for the past 17 years and has appeared on Fox News and Relevant Radio multiple times speaking of faith and evangelization.www.NJFPC.org
www.allanwright.org
2024-10-2827 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Steve HawthorneSteve Hawthorne has served as a pastor in North Jersey for almost 25 years. For the past 18 years, he has served as Executive Pastor of the church he co-founded, called Emergence. His greatest passions are seeing new life through the Gospel (the church has baptized nearly 1000 people since 2011), and having the honor of loving his wife, Melissa, and their three children.
Steve can often be found near a soccer field. He’s been a soccer dad, referee, and has served as the chaplain for the New York Red Bulls for the last 9 years. The real dream is focused on another field, tho...
2024-10-2236 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Beth GrecoBeth Greco's compelling journey into ministry, began in 1992, as a troubled young woman whose life was derailed by drugs and alcohol. It was her church that began to petition the Lord to intervene on her behalf, as darkness quickly engulfed her life. It was her youth pastor who first heard of the Hoving Home in New York and that it had a proven track record of successful recovery for women in bondage to life controlling issues, using only the power of God's love to break the shackles of addiction.
Her church set a plan in motion to save Beth's life...
2024-10-1426 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents William AlfonsoWilliam was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the product of an abusive and alcoholic father. At the age of eleven he was forced to leave home when his mother chose to turn him away after he defended her during a beating from his then crazed and drunken father.
William spent his teenage years living with relatives and friends on the streets of Brooklyn. He turned to drug use early on and continued destructive habits into his young adult years. In 1972, at the age of eighteen, he married his wife Nancy and continued to abuse drugs until Palm Sunday, 1981...
2024-10-0827 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ed GurakEd Gurak has been a follower of Jesus Christ for 54 years and married to his wife, Susan, for 53 years (after dating for 5 years). He has 2 grown children, Michelle with husband Patrick in Richmond, VA and Dave with wife Lindsay in Franklin Lakes. Ed and Susan have been blessed with 8 grandchildren. Ed, a life long resident of NJ and Bergen County was born and raised in Garfield before moving to Wyckoff in 1974. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Seton Hall University and a Master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After a few years in public accounting Ed emba...
2024-10-0133 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Emanuel & Carmen GaskinsEmanuel and Carmen Gaskins are natives of Paterson, NJ. They met in 1996 during a church service.
Serving in their local ministries for more than 20 years, the couple joined Bethany Church in 2014. The Gaskins believed that Bethany Church had something to offer them and they in turn had something to offer Bethany Church. Emanuel served on the worship team, taught the men’s small group, and served as an Elder. Carmen served as a greeter, usher, and children’s ministry worker. In 2020, Emanuel felt called into Pastoral Ministry. With God governing their steps, they accepted the role as Campus Pastors for the P...
2024-09-2435 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Preston PoorePreston Poore is a dedicated corporate leader with a storied history at The Coca-Cola Company and further expertise honed at The Hershey Company, Ralston Purina, Dale Carnegie Training, and AmSouth Bank.
As the founder of Preston Poore & Associates, LLC, and a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Speaker, Trainer, and Executive Coach, he seamlessly blends leadership excellence with Christian principles to empower leaders and organizations. His tailored coaching, speaking engagements, and leadership training are designed to inspire ethical leadership and elevate influence in the workplace and community.
As a Colson Fellow, Preston is equipped with an understanding of a biblical worldview to...
2024-09-1626 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Garrett MillerGarrett Miller has been happily married to his bride Paula for 31yrs. His 3 grown children have all followed his path into sales. He graduated from URI and spent 18yrs in Pharma sales and sales management. For the next 17yrs he ran his own consulting company working with organizations companies like MARS, Bayer, Gallo, The FBI and Johnson & Johnson to help bring efficiencies to their workflow. He is the author of 2 books with a third in the works. 2yrs ago Garrett reentered the corporate life and began working as a Regional Sales and Management trainer for Sazerac, a spirit’s supplier. He...
2024-09-1027 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents John “Little John” PaladinoJohn "Little John" Paladino spent much of his life immersed in crime, violence, and illegal activities. Known as a notorious and feared mafia enforcer, he took pride in spreading terror and ensuring devastation wherever he went. His life was a continuous cycle of stealing, robbing, and cheating, which led to numerous stints in prison and other correctional facilities. Throughout these years, John was plagued by a deep sense of pain and a void of peace, affecting everything and everyone around him.
In addition to his criminal endeavors, John experienced several near-fatal accidents, one of which resulted in the death of...
2024-07-0441 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Major General Chris McPaddenChris McPadden is a retired Major General in the United States Army, having served for 35 years. He currently serves as CEO and President of Drive Forward, a consultancy focused on strategic planning, organizational development and leadership training.
He previously served as a Co-President of the Grace and Mercy Foundation. As a retired Major General in the United States Army, McPadden’s’ past roles have included: Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy; Deputy Director of Joint Strategic Planning; Director of Concept Development and Learning; and Director of Future Plans in Afghanistan. Throughout his 35 years of active military service, Chris has mentored cade...
2024-06-2437 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Mark JaloszynskiFollower of Jesus – 33 years and counting
Husband of Danielle – 23 years and counting
Father of Isaac (21), Lynnaea (19), and Ryan (18)
Born in Willmar, Minnesota – 1977-1986
Lived in Austin, Texas – 1986-1989 while my father completed seminary
Moved to Circleville, NY – 1989 when my father was hired as pastor of Circleville Church
Graduated Pine Bush High School 1995
Graduated SUNY Cobleskill with a Bachelor of Technology Plant Science 1998
Co- founded Tree of Life Landscape Design/Build 1999-2013
Started an Upward Basketball League – 2001
Established Jaloszynski homestead Bloomingburg, NY – 2001
Married Danielle June 9th, 2001
Formerly organized 12th Rock Sports – 2011 to present
Sold Tree of Life Landscape 2013
Closed on property in Middletown, N...
2024-06-1833 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ronald P. JoelsonRonald P. Joelson is a senior consultant working with Northwestern Mutual field offices, teams and clients to share his extensive experience and insights into the General Account and its impact on product value as well as the role of life insurance in helping clients achieve financial security. Ron was the executive vice president and chairman, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company (NMIMC) and member of Northwestern Mutual’s Senior Leadership Team from 2021 until the end of 2022. He has also served as Northwestern Mutual’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO), responsible for the company’s $250+ billion General Account investment portfolio and overseeing its Public...
2024-06-1131 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Armando CastroArmando Castro has ten years of experience as a corporate chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America, serving various corporations in New York and New Jersey. In this role, he provides emotional and spiritual support to employees across these companies. Additionally, he has thirteen years of pastoral experience in Spanish and English-speaking congregations.
Armando holds a Master of Divinity degree in Christian Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Practical Theology at Columbia International University in South Carolina. Outside of his professional commitments, Armando enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is...
2024-05-2726 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Jerry PalmieriJerry Palmieri has 34 years of experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, including 21 years in the NFL. He began his career at the University of North Carolina, and then spent time at Oklahoma State, Kansas State, and Boston College. In 1995, he became the first Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars. After 8 seasons, he served 1 year as an assistant for the New Orleans Saints, and then spent the last 12 years of his career coordinating the Strength & Conditioning for the NY Giants. During his tenure, the Giants won 2 Super Bowl Championships (42 and 46).
Palmieri is a 1980 graduate of Montclair State University. He received...
2024-05-2132 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Larry HartmannLarry Hartmann, is the CEO of ZRG Partners, recently recognized as the fastest-growing executive search firm in North and South America with offices around the world providing senior-level retained search services to clients.
Prior to joining ZRG Partners in 2002, Larry was a founder of Rockford Industries; a NASDAQ traded commercial lending business that supported the medical device market. While at Rockford, the firm went from a pure start-up to an Inc. 500 recognized growth firm through IPO and ultimate sale to American Express. After the sale, Larry was an EVP with American Express for three years.
Larry also has broad board o...
2024-05-1430 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Frank FloresFrank is currently an Assistant Pastor at Calvary Chapel North Jersey. He is also a Supervisor at the National Labor Relations Board, an independent government agency authorized to enforce Federal labor law, for the past 28 years. He has participated in numerous outreach programs, including, serving as a moderator for the New Jersey Labor Law Conference. He is a graduate of Cornell University with a major in Industrial Labor Relations and a minor in Economics. Frank and his wife Michele have three children, Frank (27), Aaron (23), and Elisa (19).
2024-05-0130 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Phillip BraccoMeet Phillip Bracco—a dedicated disciple of Jesus, a committed husband to Lisa, and a proud father of five wonderful children: Gianna, Joseph, Vincent, Francesca, and Dominick. Alongside his roles as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and supervisor in New Jersey, Phillip serves as the Pastor of Care at Emergence Church. In addition, he co-owns Restore Counseling Center and holds the position of Director at Emergence Counseling Center. Passionate about Christ and the integration of top-notch mental health care, Phillip ensures that both centers prioritize advancing the gospel while delivering exceptional clinical services to those in need.
2024-04-2327 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents David NammoDavid Nammo has served as executive director and CEO of Christian Legal Society since 2012.
He is the former executive vice president of the Leadership Project for America, where he worked closely with conservative leaders such as former Reagan Attorney General Ed Meese, Publisher Al Regnery, Club for Growth founder Steve Moore, and U.S. Rep. David McIntosh, in preparation for the 2012 election cycle.
He also was the executive director of the Family Research Council Action (FRCA), the 501(c)(4) arm of the Family Research Council, where he worked on political issues, interfaced with Congress, and met with candidates from across the...
2024-04-0537 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Rollie EspinosaRollie Espinosa has had a diverse and accomplished career, showcasing a wide range of skills and experiences:
Advertising Management: Worked as an advertising manager for prestigious publishing companies like Crains NY and John Wiley and Sons.Pursued a passion for art as a Gallery Artist, showcasing creativity and a keen aesthetic sense.Graduated from the School of Visual Arts (SVA), indicating a formal education in visual arts.
Voiceover Announcer: Started as a weekend announcer and contemporary Christian radio deejay at WWDJ in the 1980s, showcasing artists from the Jesus revolution.
Network booth announcer: for NBC Radio
NBC page: on Late...
2024-03-2622 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Geoff RamseyPrior to launching his “Speaking on Joy and Happiness” venture, Geoff was the co-founder of eMarketer, a New York-based company providing data, analysis and insights on all aspects of digital marketing and ecommerce on a global scale. In serving his various roles at eMarketer for over two decades, Geoff quickly became sought-after as a dynamic motivational speaker within the digital marketing industry. Geoff is also co-author of a book, Digital Impact: The Two Secrets to Online Marketing Success (Wiley & Co.) In his former careers, he was an advertising executive for over 15 years working in New York ad agencies, as well as a p...
2024-03-1944 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Andrew AranAndrew joined Regency Wealth Management as a Partner in 2010 after a two year affiliation with LPL Financial and over 18 years in Alliance Bernstein’s Fixed Income Division. As a Senior Vice President, he formed and headed Alliance’s corporate bond research group, managed institutional global credit portfolios, a credit oriented hedge fund, and a retail balanced mutual fund. He has also helped manage numerous institutional and retail bond strategies including open end and close end mutual funds and money market funds. His prior experience includes research roles at PaineWebber, Citibank, and Standard & Poors after being a Relationship Manager at The Chas...
2024-03-1215 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Rich GarzaRich Garza originally from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has lived in San Antonio, Texas for over 30 years. Rich played offensive line and started his college career at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was a four-year letterman, captain, and two-time offensive line MVP. In the early – mid 80’s, Rich continued to play football at the professional level for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Denver Broncos, as well as for two USFL teams, the Philadelphia Stars, and the San Antonio Gunslingers. Rich started 56 games and 2 playoff games while in the USFL.
It was during an off-season when Rich felt a call to begi...
2024-03-0528 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Dr. David SchroederA graduate of Nyack College, Manhattanville College, New York Theological Seminary and New York University, Dr. Schroeder served churches in New York, New Jersey, and England. On the missional front, he has served overseas and at home with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Trans World Radio and International Teams, and continues preaching ministries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Dr. David Schroeder is currently serving as Chancellor of Pillar College after 14 years as President. He was also president of the Philadelphia Theological Seminary for three years and Nyack College for twelve years. Besides his work in Christian higher education, he...
2024-02-2738 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Matt MaherMatthew Maher is a 2007 graduate of Temple University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Legal Studies. He is also a former professional soccer player, playing on teams in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Philadelphia respectively. He is the author of the book(s): U MAY B THE ONLY BIBLE SOMEBODY READS: R U LEGIBLE?; Imprisoned by Peace: A View Apart; and Unchained: A Voice Apart (available on Amazon.com). For the past 11 years, Matthew has been a monthly contributor to the Cape May County Herald with a column previously entitled, Prison...
2024-02-2029 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Randy WilsonRandy Wilson serves as FRC’s Director of Men’s Ministries. He travels the country building relationships with Christian ministers, speaking at regional and local pastoral gatherings and calling them to be Watchmen on the Wall (Isaiah 62:6). Prior to joining FRC, Mr. Wilson worked in the public policy department of Focus on the Family, where he started and developed state Family Policy Councils across the country. He also served the local church as a Family Life pastor.
Randy and Lisa Wilson have been married for 37 years and have seven children, five are married and are blessed with fourteen grandchildren. They are...
2024-02-1331 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Dr. Joël NúñezDr. Joël Núñez is a New Jersey state licensed clinical psychologist. In 1996, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Psychology from Drew University in Madison, NJ. He earned a full scholarship to study psychology at Penn State University in University Park, PA graduating in 2003 with a Ph.D. in adult clinical psychology.
As a graduate student, he was awarded the prestigious Soros Fellowship for New Americans on the basis of scholarly merit, academic promise, and potential to contribute to public life in America. He completed his clinical internship at the former Robert Wood Johnson Medical Schoo...
2024-02-0628 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Raun BarrettoThere is an Isaiah 61 calling on Raun’s life; he is on a mission to help men to find their place in the Father’s heart.
Raun loves to use his God-given talent in music to lead congregational worship and has had the unique privilege of doing so in churches of varied races and cultures.
In his younger years, he was part of project mgt team at AECOM, a global leader in commercial construction.
His famous Dad Ray Barretto, a Grammy award winning artist in the field of Salsa, was widely respected in the music industry as being an innovative pion...
2024-01-2238 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Arnie ColeArnie Cole (EdD, Pepperdine) is the CEO of Back to the Bible and Director of Research and Development for the Center for Bible Engagement. With his passion for research and helping others, Dr. Cole has been active most of his professional life in developing methodologies, processes and best practices to instill significant behavioral change in individuals. A serial entrepreneur, Arnie pioneered disruptive organizations in California that successfully moved violent patients with developmental disabilities out of institutions and safely into the community and employment. Dr. Cole has also served with YWAM’s Business as Missions group in the Middle East, CEO of...
2024-01-1630 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Mac PierDr. Pier moved to New York from South Dakota in 1984. He served for thirteen years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship overseeing 15 campuses as Area Director and spoke at the 1993 and 1996 Urbana Mission Conferences.
In 1988, Mac founded Concerts of Prayer with colleagues from Here’s Life Inner City. To date, more than 250,000 people from 2,000 churches have participated in the Metro NYC prayer movement.
Dr. Pier and Dr. Tim Keller, co-founded the Church Multiplication Alliance in 2003. Its emphasis on united prayer and church planting was a catalyst for the 500% growth of evangelical Christianity in Manhattan from 1989-2014
In 2008, responding to the expressed needs of...
2024-01-0928 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Steve WolfAs a result of The Lord’s continuous Favor, Steve Wolf has been fortunate to experience a track record of demonstrated, continual business success within large and small organizations in the marketing research and consulting space. Over the years, The Lord enabled Steve to excel in simultaneous, multiple roles (in the US and globally), creating/implementing vision and strategy, attracting/retaining/leading world-class talent – creating powerful teams, resulting in dynamic, sustained, and profitable growth for the businesses themselves and clients which included many of the Fortune 100 companies. He has revitalized several failing businesses, written articles and spoken at local and glob...
2023-12-1924 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Raymond H HarrisRaymond H. Harris established one of the country’s largest corporate architectural firms. The firm was ranked as the number two American retail design firm for three years by McGraw Hill Architectural Record Magazine. While leading his firm, he helped establish numerous other businesses, ministry efforts and projects. Using his business acumen, he capitalized educational, medical, manufacturing, and entertainment businesses in the USA and abroad.
Being an entrepreneur, he recognized talent in young men and women and became an igniting force for their businesses. Through using capital earned through his architectural practice, he has deployed millions into God’s kingdom in for...
2023-12-1232 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Jason EllingerFirst, & most importantly, I’m a husband of a beautiful wife & father to an amazing 4-year-old.
Of secondary importance, I am the owner of Beard & Bowler Productions, a Commercial Filmmaking creative company that helps nonprofits raise funds & awareness through the power of storytelling via video.
I have worn all the hats, including an English bowler, in my time building this company & have been privileged to work with a long list of businesses, agencies, & organizations. There is genuine power to the art of storytelling and I’m proud to be part of a company that uses this power to make an impa...
2023-12-0415 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Bob DollBob joined Crossmark in May 2021 as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), bringing over 40 years of industry experience to guide the investment process and serve as portfolio manager for multiple Crossmark large-cap strategies. He also utilizes his investment expertise to provide weekly and quarterly investment commentaries, as well as annual market predictions. Bob is a regular guest and contributor to multiple media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, Moneywise, and Fox Business News. Prior to arriving at Crossmark, he held the roles of Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Equity Strategist at Nuveen and Blackrock, President and Chief Investment Officer at Merrill Lynch Inves...
2023-11-2142 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Scott MackenzieAs the Senior Partner and CEO of Hampton Square Wealth Management, Scott helps over 170 households and organizations to plan, invest, and steward their money in a way that reflects their values and life goals.
Scott worked for Northwestern Mutual Insurance and then Merrill Lynch before starting Hampton Square Wealth Management, so he could focus on values-aligned investing and talk more freely about his faith. He now holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) by the College for Financial Planning and Certified Kingdom Advisor®.
Before joining the financial services industry in 2009, Scott was president of an international manufacturing and import...
2023-11-1417 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Jon ErwinAlong with his brother, Jon began his career as a teenager working for ESPN as a camera operator in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Jon worked as a sports cameraman and covered University of Alabama games all over the country and also worked with ESPN College Football Primetime, FOX NFL, and the NBA. In 2002, he founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet and...
2023-11-0749 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ron HutchcraftRon Hutchcraft is an impassioned contemporary evangelist, speaker, author and radio host. As President of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Ron and his team specialize in developing authentic, relevant and creative tools to, as Ron says, "Bring the lost to the Cross." Ron is committed to communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost in their language and to motivating and equipping believers to communicate Christ to the lost in their world.
He has hosted two international youth radio broadcasts and has authored many books. His most recent book came out in 2021 – Hope When Your Heart is Breaking: Finding God's Presence in...
2023-10-3044 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Tom ColeCole retired from a 37-year career on Wall Street in 2021. He currently serves as managing partner and founder of Narrowgate Partners, a consulting and advisory firm. He is an author and will publish his book, “The Narrow Gate,” this fall.
He spent the last 11 years of his career in investment banking at Citibank, where he was co-head of the leveraged finance business for the U.S. and Canada. In this role, he was responsible for managing the origination, approval, and distribution of leveraged loan and high yield bond financings for large corporate issuers, including LBOs for the world’s largest privat...
2023-10-2326 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Tucker RodkeyTucker Rodkey is a visionary leader, artist, communicator and founder of Painting Freedom Ministries. At the age of 17, Tucker was given a vision to use art to spread the Gospel. Over the following years, Tucker travelled all across the United States painting and preaching the Gospel. In 2017, this gave birth to Painting Freedom Ministries, a team of artists dedicated to the sole purpose of using art to impact lives.
Painting Freedom has gone on to share the Gospel with hundreds of thousands of people and is actively involved in the revitalization of inner city Chester. Additionally, Tucker is an avid...
2023-10-1033 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Mike PalombiThe 30-year owner of a construction company, Mike Palombi has been building foundations—both for houses and for young lives. In 2008, Mike was able to accomplish what even the law said he’d never be able to accomplish; he received a Standard Certification for Teacher of Carpentry allowing him to teach in any school in the State of New Jersey. Since his release from prison, Mike has used his trade skills and experience of overcoming the entanglements of addiction and incarceration to teach at-risk youth the importance of building foundations for life.
In January 2014 Mike released his award-winning memoir, How’s It Fe...
2023-10-0229 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Mason RutledgeMason Rutledge is the national Executive Partner of the New Canaan Society. His appointment was announced at the 2023 NCS National Retreat.
Mason is also President of Grand Avenue Consulting and Red Door Investments and serves on the Board of KIROS, a marketplace ministry in Seattle/Bellevue, WA. Prior to starting at NCS, he was the President of C3 Leaders, a ministry to business owners. Mason previously served CRISTA Ministries, which his grandfather helped found, as the Senior Director of Donor Relations, and he served for 25 years with Young Life, as Senior Regional Director for Young Life’s largest region, as wo...
2023-09-2627 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Waikiki "Kiki" PaulinoWaikiki "Kiki" Paulino: Fusing Profound Commercial Real Estate Acumen with Christian Faith-Driven Leadership for Comprehensive Impact
Waikiki Paulino, affectionately known as Kiki, is a dual force in commercial real estate development and Christian faith-based community service. Leveraging more than 25 years of experience, Kiki has managed projects with budgets totaling an inspiring $2.5 billion and has successfully overseen the construction of over 3.5 million square feet of commercial real estate. His business, CRE Construction Partners, is a leading light in the sector, representing Private Commercial Real Estate Investors, Family Offices, and Institutions across the United States.
Kiki’s educational background is equally robust, wi...
2023-09-1827 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Lieutenant Colonel Christopher M. DemaiseBranch Commander, Homeland Security Branch, New Jersey State Police
Christopher M. DeMaise was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on June 1, 2023, and has faithfully served more than 24 years with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP). He currently oversees the Homeland Security Branch which encompasses the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and the Special Operations Section. This group is comprised of more than 438 enlisted Troopers and 442 civilians. He serves as the Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and has held roles such as State Emergency Response Commission Co-Chair, State Coordinating Officer (SCO) and Governor Authorized Representative (GAR) for numerous Presidentially Declared Disasters...
2023-09-1236 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Greg BrennemanGreg Brenneman is Executive Chairman of CCMP and a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee. Mr. Brenneman plays an active leadership role in executing the Firm’s overall strategy while remaining actively engaged in completing transactions, developing strategies and coaching the senior management of CCMP’s portfolio companies.
Prior to joining CCMP in October 2008, Mr. Brenneman served as Chairman, CEO, President and/or COO of Quiznos Sub, Burger King, PwC Consulting and Continental Airlines. In 1994 Mr. Brenneman founded Turnworks, Inc. (“Turnworks”), his personal investment firm that focuses on corporate turnarounds. Prior to founding Turnworks, Mr. Brenneman was a Vice President...
2023-06-2046 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Joseph KelleyJoseph Kelley is the Founder of Building For Him Ministries, an organization with the mission to educate, advance economic development and raise up disciples and leaders throughout the world. They are currently working closely with pastors in India, Venezuela, Pakistan, and Kenya.
He is also the president of On-Site Construction– he has built the highest quality architecturally designed custom houses in the Hampton’s for the past 40 years, which vary in style from classic to ultra-modern. Several houses he has built have been showcased in books and magazines and featured across various forms of digital and social media. His assembled team...
2023-06-1329 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ray LucasRay was in the National Football League for seven seasons: four with the Jets, one with the Patriots, and two with the Miami Dolphins.
Lucas was a favorite player of Bill Parcells during Parcells’ time in New England and with the Jets, and was one of the players Parcells eventually brought over from the Patriots to the Jets. The son of a Giants season ticket holder, Lucas, who grew up at Exit 15W has said that he could have walked to the Meadowlands and knew the stadium well.
Lucas started in the Jets’ 1999 preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, and...
2023-06-0627 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Anthony FlemingPastor Anthony Fleming was born and raised Aussie, has a passion for God, people, and life.
From the young age of 19, Anthony believed he was called to preach the word of God. He earned a tennis scholarship to Liberty University and represented the school during college while earning a Bachelor of Business of Science in Business Marketing. It was here that he also met his beautiful wife Miriam. They have 3 beautiful children and together they founded and currently serve as the Senior Pastors of Church Alive in northern New Jersey.
From a basement with 8 people at the start of the...
2023-05-2330 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Nick Di IorioNicholas Di Iorio has been part of the NCS Manhattan community since November 2012. After leaving the seminary to be a Roman Catholic priest, he moved to New York to start his career at Pfizer Inc. During his career, he has been a financial contractor, political candidate, educator, and development officer.
Nicholas and his wife Dana have been married since 2017 and live on the Upper West Side. He has degrees in philosophy from Providence College and Fordham University. Nicholas is passionate about helping those in need and ensuring is included and part of a community. He currently raises money for a...
2023-05-1634 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Larry HartmannLarry Hartmann, is the CEO of ZRG Partners, recently recognized as the fastest-growing executive search firm in North and South America with offices around the world providing senior-level retained search services to clients.
Prior to joining ZRG Partners in 2002, Larry was a founder of Rockford Industries; a NASDAQ traded commercial lending business that supported the medical device market. While at Rockford, the firm went from a pure start-up to an Inc. 500 recognized growth firm through IPO and ultimate sale to American Express. After the sale, Larry was an EVP with American Express for three years.
Larry also has broad board...
2023-05-0928 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Nate DorkaAs the Development Coordinator of Servant’s Heart, Nate is responsible for the growth and progress of a local Christ-centered, construction-based nonprofit. Since graduating from Ramapo College with a degree in Business Management, he is has been professionally serving in ministry for the last ~15 years: pioneering a multi-site youth program, starting a church location as Campus Pastor, and working as a Pastor of Community Engagement.
Nate’s deepest passion is to see the Church mobilized into the local community. For that reason, it was a smooth transition from working inside the walls of the church to now working outside the wall...
2023-04-2528 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Lee RousonLee is from Greensboro, NC. He attended Page Senior High School. Lee varsity-lettered in several sports and was an integral part of the Page Pirate community. He went on to receive a full scholarship to the University of Colorado where he played for Coach Bill McCartney. Lee was the 4th all-time leading rusher at Colorado from 1980 – 84. He was a key factor in turning the Colorado Buffaloes’ program around to become a National Champion.
Lee was drafted by the New York Giants and played under Bill Parcells for six years and won two Super Bowl rings with the Giants. He was Spec...
2023-04-1830 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ray RamosRay was born and was raised by his mother and his grandparents in Brooklyn and East New York. After high school he attended NYC Technical College and went on to work for the NYC Department of Transportation. With a desire for life change and more experience he joined the Army National Guard. Little did he know this experience would include a “battlefield” conversion and a new purpose for life.
Ray served in the Army for 21 years with tours in Bosnia during Operation Noble Eagle and in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom. After ten years at the NYDOT he joined the NYPD...
2023-04-0219 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Jordan WhitmerAs a member of Generation “Z”, Jordan is uniquely positioned to impact his Generation with the Gospel. Jordan has grown up in a multi-generational ministry family. He is a graduate of Liberty University, with a Bachelor’s in Religion: Biblical and Theological Studies, and is an ordained reverend.
As a frequent speaker at churches and conferences, Whitmer challenges both young people and adults to join Jesus in fulfilling His Great Commission. He has been the subject of numerous local and national media appearances for radio, television, and print.
Jordan is passionate about mobilizing student leaders around the world to impact their...
2023-03-2728 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Henry ErwinHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr. was the son of Henry Eugene “Red” Erwin Sr., a U.S. Army Air Forces sergeant who earned the Medal of Honor in World War II. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Ensley High School in 1967, before going on to earn degrees at Troy State University (1972), Southeastern Bible College (1974), and the Dallas Seminary (1981).
Erwin broke into broadcasting in the 1970s and served radio and TV stations in Dallas, Texas, and Birmingham, Alabama, for almost 35 years.[citation needed] He was elected to the Alabama Senate in 2002 and re-elected in 2006.
Erwin and his wife, Shelia...
2023-03-2038 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Logan GentryLogan Gentry is the Generosity:NYC Director for Generous Life. Generous Life is creating a movement of generosity among Christian philanthropists by awakening the hearts of those blessed with capacity to transform the way we give, and leading the next generation to give with purpose.
Logan was a pastor for 12 years in Manhattan, where his last role was the Lead Pastor at Lower Manhattan Community Church in Tribeca. LMCC was known for the miracle of generosity, giving away over $1 Million annually to 25 ministries and missions while Logan served as the pastor.
He is also an executive coach who combines strategic plan...
2023-03-1422 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ken LontKen is a lifelong resident of the area. He ran a family-owned business for a number of years before passing it to his sons. He and his wife, Judy, recently celebrated their 51st anniversary. Their two sons and grandchildren live in the immediate area.
He is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickenson University and Biblical School of Theology. He was ordained as a Baptist minister. In 1975, he began Applied Biblical Counseling which was a counseling center based on Biblical principles. It served multiple area churches, police departments, children’s homes, and prisons.
He retired for a brief period in 2013, found himself ta...
2023-03-0721 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents John HannaJohn Hanna is New Jersey State Capitol Minister with Ministry to State, a ministry to those serving in government. Ministry to State is an evangelistic gospel outreach to government, which also exhorts those who profess faith in the Lord to be faithful to him in their calling within government. It also serves a voice of witness and conscience to government. In addition, Ministry to State aims to be a bridge between the government and the Church of our Lord in New Jersey.
John is a graduate of Binghamton University (B.A., Pol. Sci.), The American University Washington College of Law...
2023-02-2531 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents John CrandallJohn Jay Crandall, AIA will speak on the journey Christ has laid out for him, especially during the transition to retirement. The path has had hardship, joy and life altering implications, not always realized at the time they were happening! John looks for ways to work for our Lord in all endeavors and tries to realize the presence of Christ in every moment. John will speak on his journey and how Christ is calling him today.
John is a “retired” Architect with over 40 years of experience in the design, construction and leasing of a wide variety of facilities. He has been...
2023-02-1929 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ron AiosaThe Boswell Aiosa Group
Ron Aiosa co-founded The Boswell Aiosa Group with William Boswell of Keller Williams Prosperity Realty. The team is comprised of Listing, Buyer and Rental Specialists along with a full-time client relations and administrative staff.
Boswell and Aiosa were each named Platinum Level recipients of the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® for the last consecutive 9 years, the highest level recognized by NJ Realtors®. They have consistently been ranked in the top tier on the REAL Trends Best Real Estate Agents in America list of NJ’s top real estate sales professionals based on closed transaction sides.
The P...
2023-02-1422 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Aaron SyvertsenRaised in a Pastor’s home in Northern Jersey, Aaron went to Midland Park High School and then attended The College of New Jersey where he studied Finance and played basketball, graduating in 2010.
After working for five years at a financial firm in NYC, Aaron joined the staff at Grace Church of Ridgewood in 2015 and enrolled in the M.Div program at Southern Seminary. In January 2017, Aaron became the Senior Pastor at Grace. His main responsibilities are setting the vision and direction of the church along with the elders, leading the staff, preaching, and shepherding the congregation.
Aaron’s passion and...
2023-01-2924 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Matt WolfeAs an Assistant Vice President at LAN Associates, Matt is responsible for the development and management of LAN’s New Jersey Architectural Department. He has been in the architectural industry for over 17 years, working at several local and global firms including Wells Associates and Gensler. He is a licensed architect, member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), LEED Accredited Professional, Construction Document Technologist (CDT), and is NCARB certified. Matt graduated Magna Cum Laude from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in architecture.
Matt’s diverse background in design, construction and technical knowledge has led to a crea...
2023-01-2426 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Mike MasseyMike was born in 1947 in a small mountain town, Loudon Tn, and he was so talented that, by the time he reached the 8th grade he was known as “Tennessee Tarzan” being sought after to play in pool tournaments and move into a profession that would certainly encompass him through the rest of his life. He has lived the rough life of a hustler and he is alive today because God was with him through all the rough and hustling times he lived as a pool hustler.
Mike Massey is a “Hall of Fame” pool player that has won 23 major titles a...
2023-01-1635 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Rupert A. Hayles, Jr., Ph.D.Rupert is the President of Pillar College, the only bible based Christian College in the state of New Jersey. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Organization and People Dynamics, Inc., an organizational consultancy focusing on emotional and leadership development under the auspices of The Center for Emotional Development and the Center for Emotional and Spiritual Development. He is the former Chief Operating Officer and Executive Pastor of an 10,000-member (Christ Church) and 3,500-member (The Life Christian Church) organization. He is one of the founding members of the board of the Movement.Org, (formerly the New York City Leadership...
2023-01-1030 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Steve LillisSteve Lillis is the current President and Founder of the worldwide ministry Gospel Trick Shot Ministries, Inc. (GTS) which is an evangelistic ministry using the BAM (Business As Mission) model for ministry. Recently this past October, he led a GTS team of five Christian American pool players along with a GTS coach from South Africa and two GTS team managers from South Carolina to Tangier, Morocco to compete in the 2022 World Blackball International Pool Championships with 32 nations in attendance. The GTS USA team did live Gospel Trick Shot Artistic Pool shows in the main arena with thousands viewing online from...
2022-12-2025 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ron HutchcraftRon Hutchcraft is a 40-plus-year veteran of youth and family ministries. Ron presents the Gospel across North America and around the world, through city-wide evangelistic “Community Impact Weeks,” parenting seminars, singles’ events, youth outreaches, and business/professional dinners.
He is the author of several ground-breaking books, including his most recent –Living Peacefully in a Stressful World. Ron hosts three radio programs, including the popular daily short feature “A Word With You.” Ron is s also the founder of “On Eagles’ Wings,” a Native American leadership program.
2022-12-0446 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Reginald SmithReginald Smith serves as a Research Analyst for Eventide Asset Management, a values-based investment firm based in Boston. He is primarily responsible for finding and evaluating new investment opportunities in clean tech, clean energy, and traditional energy.
Mr. Smith spent five years at Johnson Controls where he developed large energy conservation and solar projects and, most recently, led the development engineering for an energy storage start-up business within the firm. Before Eventide, he spent the Summer of 2019 at Marathon Capital, an investment bank in clean energy.
Mr. Smith holds an MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School and a...
2022-11-2040 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Nick RamaNick grew up in the Catskill Mountains working alongside his father and mother in a small family run restaurant. He attended SUNY Cortland, played varsity football, concentrated in athletic training, and graduated with a degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation from college Nick married Betsy and in his early 20’s was given the opportunity to own a small family market in Bedford Hills, NY. Under an apprenticeship to his uncle, he learned to become an artisan butcher… Yes, that’s right, a butcher…
In the years to follow, after several attempts at business, his backgrounds in meat cutting and foodservice opened t...
2022-11-1531 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents C12 - Round TablePanelist #1: Scott MacKenzie, CEO, Hampton Square Wealth Management
As the Senior Partner and CEO of Hampton Square Wealth Management, Scott helps over 170 households and organizations to plan, invest, and steward their money in a way that reflects their values and life goals. Formerly with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual Insurance, Scott holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) by the College for Financial Planning and Certified Kingdom Advisor®.
Panelist #2: Eric Rojas, Founder, Six+ One LLC
Eric Rojas is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Six+One LLC a creative branding and category redefinition firm based in...
2022-11-0837 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Rob SchwingeAfter ten years of marriage, two kids, numerous losses of loved ones, and more difficult seasons in ministry than they could count, Rob & Jen Schwinge found themselves weary and wondering how they would be able to keep going. Little did they know that when they reached the end of their rope God had already begun their RESTORATION journey.
In the following years with God’s strength and leading, they made the decision to intentionally retreat, and refocus their hearts on who God created them to be, and how He wanted them to live out their callings in everyday life. Through th...
2022-10-3018 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Juan GarciaJuan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, focusing on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Temperament Therapy & Marriage and Family Systems. He has earned a PhD in Clinical Counseling.
Dr. Garcia serves NBA and NFL players, both current and retired, as a Certified Professional Life Coach and Chaplain, since 2005. In his work, he uses different assessments that have proven measurable results towards healing and sustainable optimal living.
Dr. Garcia has been featured on FOX News, “Beyond the Dream”, speaking on the topic of the importance of mentorship in the lives of young people. He has also appeared on TBN NYC as a speaker and...
2022-10-2322 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Ryan BaitzelRyan Baitzel is a husband, father of 5, follower of Christ, and lead pastor at Emergence Church. Emergence Church was planted as an independent church in December 2011 and in that time has grown to 3 campuses, with 2000 plus weekly attenders across Northern NJ.
2022-10-1630 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Gen. Bob DeesBob served for 31 years in the U.S. Army in a wide variety of command and staff positions culminating in his last three assignments as Assistant Division Commander for Operations, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Commander, Second Infantry Division, United States Forces Korea; and as Deputy Commanding General, V (US/GE) Corps in Europe, concurrently serving as Commander, US-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense. Commissioned a second lieutenant after graduating from West Point in 1972, he is also a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the Industrial College of the Armed...
2022-10-0819 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Bill PaigeFor twenty years, Bill Paige was a policeman and detective in and around New York City. He served fourteen years as the associate chaplain at Children’s Village, where he worked with emotionally disturbed boys in the city. He has also served 10 years in senior leadership of Young Life. He is a certified trainer for “Therapeutic Crisis Intervention” involved in areas of emotional and behavioral issues among young people. Paige now serves as Special Assistant to the President of Young Life.
An ordained minister, Paige speaks frequently at chapel services for National Football League (NFL) teams, including two opportunities to speak...
2022-10-0229 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Debbie ProvencherDebbie Provencher has served as Executive Director of Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center since 2006. Lighthouse is a ministry in North Jersey that guides women, men and teens facing unplanned pregnancies toward life-enhancing choices.
Debbie came to Lighthouse with a background in public relations, and a heart for serving young adults. Debbie has been instrumental in growing the center from one to four locations and forming creative collaborations to support under-resourced parents. Debbie and her husband, Fred, who serves as senior pastor of Cornerstone Christian Church in Wyckoff, have four adult children, a daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law, and a grandchild on the way!
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2022-09-2622 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Paul Van OstenbridgeMr. Van Ostenbridge served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Stewardship Financial Corporation and Atlantic Stewardship Bank from September 1984 until November 2019, when the corporation merged with Columbia Bank. He was instrumental in designing the former bank’s product and service portfolio while serving on several committees across the business. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors at New Jersey Bankers and currently maintains involvement in several business and charitable organizations. Mr. Van Ostenbridge also serves as the Vice Chairman for New Hope Community Ministries.
2022-09-1824 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Gian Paul GonzalezGian Paul Gonzalez, a high school teacher in Union City NJ, was asked to lead a chapel service for members of the NY Giants football team the night before their Christmas Eve 2011 game against the NY Jets. Playoff hopes were slim. To illustrate the concept of commitment, Gian Paul handed each football player a poker chip, instructing them to write their number on one side and what they wanted to be committed to on the other. He then shared the meaning behind the poker phrase “All In” and challenged them to fully commit to anything they take on, as a fath...
2022-09-1131 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Rajan S MathewsFrom 2010 to 2020, President Mathews was the Director General of Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the Telecom Communications Industry Association in India, leading a $36 billion advocacy group representing the industry in India and around the globe.
His remarkable leadership background also includes various senior executive positions including Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President-Controller of companies such as AT&T, Telargo Inc., Afghan Wireless Communications, Call Sciences Inc., Beatrice Foods International and Columbia Tri-Star Pictures.
While at AT&T, Mr. Mathews was named President and CEO of Birla AT&T, then AT&T’s largest international investment. Th...
2022-06-2825 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents - Darryl DonlinDarryl Donlin, LCSW is a Christian-based counselor who specializes in working with men who are dealing with the enormous challenges facing them as a husband, father, and man of God. By combining the principles of psychology with a Faith-based approach Darryl enables clients to understand the issues that drive behavior and replace the “quick fix” mentality by inviting Jesus to bring long-term healing and change. Darryl recently launched his private practice; This Is Now Counseling.
Darryl has 20+ years of extensive clinical and executive management experience in behavioral health including private practice, in-home family treatment and managed care corporate settings. He has...
2022-06-2229 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents - Colonel Patrick J. CallahanColonel Patrick J. Callahan was sworn in on October 31, 2017, as the 14th Colonel of the New Jersey State Police. He has served more than 26 years with the New Jersey State Police and as the State Director of the Office of Emergency Management, also serves as a member of the New Jersey Coronavirus Task force established by Governor Murphy in February of 2020. He previously served as the Deputy Superintendent of Operations overseeing nearly 1,800 road troopers assigned to State Police stations throughout the State. Prior to this assignment, Colonel Callahan served as the Deputy Superintendent of Administration. Previous assignments also included him...
2022-06-0622 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Jinu ThomasJinu’s story begins in Calcutta, India where he was born to missionary parents. After completing his engineering & mba, he spent 20+ years in manufacturing, technology and pharmaceutical industries and worked for 8 Fortune 500 companies.
He is currently serving part-time as the Chief Growth Officer at Phos Creative and only recently founded his consulting firm, The Grit Room. As many of you know, he was the founder of Collyde and Rethink Creative.
Jinu is a strategic thinker and works companies and non-profits to develop vision, communications, strategy and culture.
Jinu describes himself on his blog as a perpetual dreamer, cautious builder, passionate instigator...
2022-05-3126 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Matt CarpenterIt’s a little strange compiling a biography to send to our chapter, since I’m the current individual who manages our digital content, so I won’t.
I, Matthew Carpenter, am the Director of Communications for Star of Hope Ministries (as well as for our NCS chapter). Also, because this is North Jersey and I have a family, I have roughly 3 additional side hustles out of necessity.
Now, some quick details:
Adopted
Grew up in a Pastor’s home
Saved and baptized at a young age
The US Military sent me to 1 year of Bible College and that relationship dissolve...
2022-05-2447 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents Bob DollBob joined Crossmark in May 2021 as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), bringing over 40 years of industry experience to guide the investment process and serve as portfolio manager for multiple Crossmark large-cap strategies. He also utilizes his investment expertise to provide weekly and quarterly investment commentaries, as well as annual market predictions. Bob is a regular guest and contributor to multiple media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, Moneywise, and Fox Business News. Prior to arriving at Crossmark, he held the roles of Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Equity Strategist at Nuveen and Blackrock, President and Chief Investment Officer at Merrill Lynch...
2022-05-1634 min
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County - Energy Groups - Woody WoodfinWoody is the founder and President of Street 2 Street, a ministry reaching underprivileged and neglected youth via unique sporting events. Street 2 Street began with street ball tournaments in the boroughs of New York City, but has garnered national attention for its innovative approach and remarkable results and is expanding throughout the U.S. The success of the street ball tournaments revealed a dearth of discipleship partners for the teens making spiritual commitments, so Woody and several colleagues have now created Street 2 Street University, an initiative to equip youth workers with ministry skills and theological training.
Woody’s entire adult life ha...
2021-10-1733 min