Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center, North Brunswick
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
Thursday, December 03, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Online
Thursday, February 04, 2027, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Online
Thursday, April 01, 2027, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | TBA
Thursday, July 01, 2027, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | TBA
Thursday, September 23, 2027, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | TBA
Board Members
Atlantic County: Jennifer LaMonaca
Bergen County: James Spollen
Burlington County: James Specca
Camden County: Neil Pastore, Vice President
Cape May County: Jerry Futrell
Cumberland County: Bryan Jewell
Essex County: Amarylis Olivio-Mockabee
Gloucester County: Ann Dorsett
Hudson County: vacant
Hunterdon County: Chuck Bacon
Mercer County: James Klett
Middlesex County: Timothy Von Thun
Monmouth County: Pat Butch
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, Corresponding Secretary
Union County: Frederick Schieferstein
Warren County: Tracy Smith, President
Statewide Advisory Committee
Environment: Gene Huntington
Equine: Amy Butewicz
Public Policy: Maurice Sheets
Ex Officio
President, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: William F. Tate IV
Executive Director, NJAES: Laura Lawson
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture: Edward D. Wengryn
Staff
Recording Secretary: Lia Papathomas