Jersey Shore Business JournalFebruary 06, 2008 In The Biz
PEOPLE
Debbie Colubiale, broker-associate with Apex Realty Inc. in Lower Township, has been awarded the accredited buyer representative (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council Inc. of the National Association of Realtors. Debbie has been active in the real estate industry since 2001. She serves as a committee member of the Cape May County Association of Realtors Education Committee… AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) welcomed its 2008 medical staff officers and recognized outgoing medical staff president Marilouise Venditti, MD, of Medford, during a recent physician appreciation celebration. Ilyas Rajput, MD, of Ventnor, ARMC medical staff president, is a cardiologist in practice with, and president of Med-Com Health Services, Pleasantville. Other ARMC medical staff officers are John Saia, DO, of Mays Landing, first vice president, of Associated Cardiovascular Consultants, Hammonton; Gary Rosman, MD, of Egg Harbor Township, second vice president, of Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates of Egg Harbor Township and Pomona; Howard Axelrod, MD, of Egg Harbor City, treasurer, cardiothoracic surgeon, the Heart Institute at ARMC; and Deborah Bayer, DO, of Egg Harbor City, secretary, an infectious disease specialist whose office is in Galloway… A positive attitude, professional and caring demeanor and the willingness to go above and beyond for patients, family members and staff, have earned Michele Gamble, RN, the honor of being named Shore Memorial Hospital’s January employee of the month. Gamble, a nurse practitioner in the hospital’s employee health department, started her career at Shore Memorial in 1988 in the housekeeping department. In 1990, she transferred to the maternity care center as an obstetrical technician in labor and delivery. In 1992, Gamble received her RN certification from Atlantic Cape Community College, and worked on the medical surgical unit until for several years until she transferred to the intensive care unit in 1996. Gamble received her adult nurse practitioner certification in 2004 from Stockton College and transferred to her current position in employee health services in 2007. Originally from Haddon Township, Gamble now lives in Seaville… Deborah Gore has been awarded certification as a certified nutrition support dietitian by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC). In October, Gore successfully completed a comprehensive written examination on nutrition support. Deb has been an employee of Cape Regional Medical Center since 2001 when she joined the staff as a registered dietitian… Dienito Saclayan, RN, is Cape Regional Medical Center’s service excellence of the month recipient for December. He has been a part of the Medical Center family since 1998 and works on the PCU nursing unit… Julie Paolella, director of volunteer services at Cape Regional Medical Center was installed as president-elect of the New Jersey Association of Directors of Volunteer Services (NJADVS) on Jan. 18. Paolella has been a member of NJADVS since 2000 and has held an executive board position as vice president until receiving this new appointment… Robert T. Rich, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker James C. Otton Real Estate Inc., is pleased to announce that Diane Walker has received her ABR designation upon completion of the Accredited Buyers Representative course. She has 18 years of experience in the real estate field. Diane’s knowledge has also helped her achieve many awards from the New Jersey Association of Realtors, including the Circle of Excellence Award for 10 years, as well as, the distinguished sales club award. Diane is committed to providing her clients with excellent service and getting positive results for her buyers and sellers and works with many referrals… RE/MAX of New Jersey is pleased to announce that 11 new associates joined the RE/MAX network in Cape May and Atlantic County during the month of January. New associates are: Joseph Ferzoco with RE/MAX of Ocean City, Diane Schuster with RE/MAX Beach Home Realty, Patricia Marts with RE/MAX of Ocean City, Joan Siracusa, Sharon Birnbaum, Ann Marie Gibbs, Linda Novelli, Brittany Raffill, Kathleen Russo, Grace Zurinskas, and Laura Haden all with RE/MAX Platinum Properties… Robert T. Rich, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker James C. Otton Real Estate Inc., is pleased to announce that Pamela Bailey-Verity has recently completed the Accredited Buyers Representative course, as well as, the Senior Real Estate Specialist course. She has 20 years experience in the real estate profession and is a strong believer in continued education in an ever changing field. She is a member of the Distinguished Sales Club for receiving the million dollar award for ten years. She enjoys working with people and strives to keep current with market trends, as well as, utilizing the tools available to this industry… The New Jersey Primary Care Association (NJPCA) recently awarded AtlantiCare Mission Health Care executive director Bridgette Richardson its 2007 senior leadership award… Greg Tesone, general manager for the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall/SMG, has announced that Bill Harris has been promoted to box office manager. In this capacity, Harris will oversee all box office operations and customers service initiatives relative to ticketing and seating for the 14,000 seat arena and nearby convention center. Bill began his career with SMG in 2001 as a box office/guest services representative. In that time, he has served as an event manager at the SMG-managed Wildwoods Convention Center and assistant box office manager at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. He holds a bachelor of arts in economics from the Richard Stockton College and currently resides in Ocean City… Six new physicians recently joined the medical staff at Shore Memorial Hospital. Robert Altin, M.D. has joined Shore Memorial with privileges in diagnostic imaging. Guri Bronner, M.D., who was granted privileges in ophthalmology, received his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick in 2001. David Handel, M.D. has joined with privileges in diagnostic imaging. Jacob S. Lee, M.D., who was granted privileges in diagnostic imaging, received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1998. James R. Mesham, M.D. has joined with privileges in diagnostic imaging. Maryann Snyder, M.D., who was granted privileges in pediatrics, received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 2004… Julie Wolfe, a Cape May Court House, a resident and independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., is now a team leader with the national direct seller of gourmet foods… Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors salutes sales associates in the Ocean City Offices for being the office leaders for the month of November 2007. They are: Battersea, Brian Bourgeois has been recognized for listings. Licensed since 1992, Bourgeois is a recipient of the President’s Circle Award. He is a 33-year resident of Ocean City. Jack Zaborowski has been recognized for volume and units; 5501 West, Jeffrey Quintin has been recognized for listings, volume and units. Licensed since 1993, he is a recipient of the Top of the Rock Award and the number one selling and listing agent in Ocean City. Quintin is a 29-year resident of Ocean City; Gardens Plaza, Mike Rayno has been recognized for volume and units; 34th Street, Kevin DeCosta has been recognized for listings. He is a recipient of the Top of the Rock and Chairman’s Circle Award. Cheryl Huber has been recognized for volume and units. Licensed since 1984, Huber is a recipient of the Top of the Rock and Circle of Excellence awards. She is a resident of Ocean City; Marmora, Jennifer Siciliano has been recognized for volume and units. PLACESA unique way that Ocean City Home Bank employees help their community is through
a Dress Downs Day program. Each Friday throughout the year Ocean City Home Bank
employees are given the opportunity to dress in casual clothes in exchange for a
monetary donation to a charity of the week chosen by employees. During 2007,
Ocean City Home Bank’s Dress Down Day program raised over $4,800 for charities.
Some of the local charities assisted in 2007 included: Beacon Animal Rescue,
RNS, Sister Jean Webster’s Kitchen and the ARC of Atlantic County. Additionally,
the Bank also contributed funds to national organizations in conjunction with
local fundraising efforts… Shore Memorial Hospital’s Department of Laboratory
Medicine recently received accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory
Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). E-mail business submissions for Jersey Shore Business Journal’s “In the Biz” section to seitz@catamaranmedia.com and include “In the Biz” or “ITB” in the subject line. The Jersey Shore Business Journal appears in the Cape May County Gazettes and the Wildwood Leader the first week of every month. |
Staff in Shore Memorial Hospital’s surgical services department recently donated
$300 to the Ronald McDonald House Family Room in Shore Memorial’s pediatric care
center. Surgical services staff made the donation in memory of their colleague’s
mother who passed away from cancer. Pictured left to right are Margie Leone,
Ronald McDonald House volunteer, Lisa Guarneri, Ronald McDonald House operations
assistant, Ann Furst, RN, of Mays Landing, Shore Memorial’s administrative
operating room manager, and Fema Greenfield of Cape May, operating room
registered nurse.
Sarah Mathis, a staff member of Holly Shores Campground, embraced the holiday
spirit of giving this holiday season by raising money for the cancer care
program of Cape Regional Medical Center. Mathis approached all her co-workers
and asked for donations for the medical center. Pictured are Sarah Mathis and
Lana Sunden of Holly Shores Campground presenting Thomas Piratzky, executive
director of Cape Regional Medical Center Foundation, with a check for $1,000.
On Dec. 19, Beachcomber Camping Resort and the Brodesser family presented a
check for $21,100 to Joanne Carrocino, FACHE, president and CEO of Cape Regional
Medical Center. The occasion marked the 14th year Beachcomber has held major
fundraising events to benefit Cape Regional Medical Center. Tom Piratzky,
executive director Cape Regional Medical Center Foundation, Dana Quigley,
Beachcomber, Joanne Carrocino, FACHE, president and CEO, Cape Regional Medical
Center, Tammy Gomez, Beachcomber, and Mike Pasquarello, Beachcomber.
Helen Rague is Cape Regional Medical Center’s Special Touch Volunteer of the
Month for January. Helen has been a volunteer since November 1984 and has
accumulated over 3,100 hours as initially a Bistro 10 (previously known as the
Cheeri Corner) volunteer, and most recently, as an East Lobby messenger
volunteer. Helen lives in Wildwood with her husband of 60 years, Bob. In
addition to her East Lobby messenger assignment, Helen is often called upon to
assist with special projects; her reliability and dedication to a job well done
has been acclaimed by both volunteers and staff. 
