Tuesday, July 08, 2025, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), Upper Deerfield
NJAES Board of Managers
The NJAES Board of Managers, appointed by the Rutgers Board of Governors, is an advisory body to the Executive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Board of Managers consists of a representative from each county nominated by the County Board of Agriculture or Board of County Commissioners, and a six-member statewide advisory committee. The President of Rutgers, the Executive Director of NJAES, and the New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture serve as ex officio members.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Rutgers Gardens Log Cabin, New Brunswick
Board Members
Atlantic County: John Vannini
Bergen County: James Spollen
Burlington County: James Specca
Camden County: Neil Pastore, Corresponding Secretary
Cape May County: Jerry Futrell
Cumberland County: Timothy Eachus
Essex County: Frank Yesalavich, Vice President
Gloucester County: Ann Dorsett
Hudson County: Jill Koproski
Hunterdon County: Jeffrey Spencer
Mercer County: James Klett
Middlesex County: Timothy VonThun
Monmouth County: Pat Butch, President
Morris County: Carol Davis
Ocean County: Brick Wenzel
Passaic County: Harry (Skip) Bartlett
Salem County: Dave Dolbow
Somerset County: Kenneth Osterman
Sussex County: Ben Jorritsma
Union County: Frederick Schieferstein
Warren County: Tracy Smith
Statewide Advisory Committee
Biotechnology: vacant
Community Resources: vacant
Environment: Gene Huntington
Food Science: vacant
Marine Science: vacant
Public Policy: Maurice Sheets
Ex Officio
President, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Jonathan S. Holloway
Executive Director, NJAES: Laura Lawson
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture: Edward D. Wengryn
Staff
Recording Secretary: vacant