What community organizations to you spend time on/with?
YMCA & United Way
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
A great leader must be a visionary.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
My growth with TD Bank. TD Bank has given me the opportunity to grow into my current position of vice president store manager and the resources to further develop my career.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
Thomas Jefferson, because of my love of history and his vision to create something new.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
I had three beautiful girls in 18 months and I am better person for it more and more everyday.
Advice for future community leaders?
A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. —Douglas MacArthur
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
It is not a tragedy to die without dreams unfilled, but it is a tragedy to live without dreams.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Fiction. You cannot deepen you mind when your imagination is out of focus.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
”Lead By Example”
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Being a great father/husband and helping my customers and teammates fulfill their dreams
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
Graduated from Delran High School and attended community college and Liberty University for nursing.
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
I enjoy serving at Feeding 5000. Feeding 5000, a non-profit organization started by Fellowship Alliance Chapel members, travels to Philadelphia every Saturday and the fourth Sunday of each month to provide food, clothing, toiletries, love, care, and prayers to the needy, hungry, and homeless in the city. I’ve donated my photography services to David Akers’ Kicks for Kids auctions, the Anna Foundation BUDDY walk, the JDRF, and more recently the Sean Fischel Connect helping to raise awareness and a cure for HLH. As a family, we also love to volunteer yearly at the Birchwood Triathlon held on July 4th
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Personal example.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
I think as a whole, starting my business 10 years ago and seeing how it has evolved. I’m self taught in photography and my business has grown solely by word of mouth. Also, providing the gift of tangible, lifetime memories for people. There is nothing like it!
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
Well that’s easy ... Elvis Presley
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
While the camera is around my neck I’m pretty outgoing, but I can tend to be shy and a bit of a homebody.
Advice for future community leaders?
Be excellent in all you do and remember having good character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
This hangs in our home on a large canvas as a daily reminder ... Love Jesus, encourage your siblings, be considerate, respectful, and grateful.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Non-fiction. I enjoy Christian, photography and work-out books because it is in these areas that I focus my time and energy on.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
The movie would be a documentary called “Darkroom: Chronicles of a Portrait Photographer”
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
I’m starting to dabble in filmmaking which is exciting and I’d like to be doing more commercial work.
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
Delanco Emergency Squad
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Patience
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
(I) had the opportunity to assist in the delivery of a baby girl.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
My father. He has passed in 2001 and was a volunteer firefighter. Would have loved for him to see all that I have accomplished.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
My initial aspiration was to become a nurse. In doing this I started volunteering and became an EMT. Found this to be fulfilling so I continued to volunteer instead.
Advice for future community leaders?
Being a volunteer you should allow your happiness to come from your accomplishments and the smiles you put on others faces in the time of need.
Tell us your own personal mission statement?
I will try the best I can to assist people in need until I am unable to do so any longer
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Non-fiction, I like to learn of peoples achievements and struggles and grow my knowledge to be able to be understanding during any situation.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
”A Volunteers Juggling Act”
Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
In 10 years I hope my health and physical ability allows me to continue to volunteer and assist my community and others.
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
Delran High School and on to the School of Hard Knocks-Parris Island, South Carolina. Major: Stand Up Philosophy.
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
Head Curator of the Liberace Museum; Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to the Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker; Bass River Township Committee to Establish a Statute for Wendell Wilkie; Preservationist of the original lyrics to Leonard Cohen’s unrecorded single “Why oh Why oh Why oh, did I ever leave Ohio?”
What single primary characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Height. It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong, but an even bigger man to stand there and laugh at him.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
Winning the Burlington County Times 40 under 40. Yup, it is THAT bad folks ...
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
I will be maudlin and say my old man. If that is not acceptable I would love to play poker with Abraham Lincoln, Vlad the Impaler, Lyndon LaRouche and Ron Jeremy.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
I am actually 41 and do not live in New Jersey.
Advice for future community leaders?
Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
DECLARE VICTORY AND DEPART THE FIELD.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Apparently Congress can’t tell the difference between the two, so why should I?
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
”B’s and C’s Get Degrees: One Man’s Epic Journey from Delran to Moorestown With His Pet Dachshund Lucy” Written, directed and produced by Ethel Merman.
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
I attended Delran High School. Undergraduate at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, North Carolina where I studied Elementary and Special Education. I did my graduate work at the College of NJ where I studied to be a reading specialist and I attended The University of Pennsylvania in their Educational Leadership program for Aspiring Principals.
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
During my time at Riverside Elementary I have worked on numerous school community projects such as a clothing drive that provided parents with new clothes for their children. I have been involved with starting Parent Empowerment Nights that are held monthly to educate parents on topics such as cyberbullying, literacy skills at home and understanding students with ADHD. Also, every holiday season I have worked with the school to help families in need give their children a nice Christmas with new clothes and toys.
What single primary characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Accountability.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
As a school administrator I have to made decisions on a daily basis and when I get an email or a thank you from a student or a parent because of something that I helped them with (no matter how small) — that is all the fulfillment I need.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
My “Nannymom” because as a child we were very close and I would love to share my accomplishments in my career and my life with her because I know she would be thrilled.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
Even though I love what I do — I have always dreamed of becoming a commercial airline pilot and traveling around the world as my job.
Advice for future community leaders?
Always believe in what you do and know that it does make a difference.
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
No matter what the circumstance — always do what is right for kids.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Realistic fiction because as a former language arts teacher this genre was one that always grasped students interests as well as mine.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
”Never Stop Believing”
Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
As a school principal continuing to advocate for students and looking to become a Superintendent of Schools.
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
Delran Fire Department Station 231.
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Honesty.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
The fulfilling part of my professional life is being able to help and serve the people of Burlington County working for the county 911 system.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
Governor Christie. I would want to tell him enough is enough, it is time to stop blaming all the public employees for the problems of the State of NJ. It is time to put the blame where it is suppose to be, on the politicians that have created this problem, and not the hard working police officers, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, and the teachers. The people who risk their lives everyday and that are responsible for teaching the children who are our future. It's time to really look at the problems that surround us everyday and how things are so backwards. How people who play sports are making millions of dollars and the people that are responsible for teaching are children and protecting us from the bad things in the world are making next to nothing and we keep trying to take more from them.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
I love the beach but hate the ocean.
Advice for future community leaders?
Always be honest and do the things that you promise you are going to do. Always remember no one does anything on their own, there is always someone there backing them up and helping along the way. Use these people and make sure that you give credit where credit is do and when something fails don't try to blame someone else for the failure.
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
To always finish everything that I start and to do everything to the best of my ability.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Fiction. With fiction you can do and be anything that you ever wanted at least for a little while.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
"9-1-1: You Can't Make This Stuff Up"
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Still married to my beautiful awesome wife. A couple of kids and still living the dream.
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
Delran High School, Class of 1994, Rowan University, Bachelors in Communications 1998
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
I am a Life Member of Delran Emergency Squad, having been a member for 21 years. I have been a full time career EMT since 2000. I also work part time as an EMT for Medford EMS since 2000.
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Good listening skills. “When you talk you are only repeating what you already know; But when you listen, you may learn something new,” Dalai Lama.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
I obtained Life Membership of the Delran Emergency Squad in 2013 after 20 years of membership and almost 9000 calls.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
I would like to spend a day with any of my grandparents, all of whom are deceased. They all passed away before I was old enough to appreciate the time I spent with them.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
Even though a large part of my job is talking to people, I am actually quite shy.
Advice for future community leaders?
Anything can be accomplished if you don’t care who gets the credit for getting it done.
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
My personal mission is to live a positive, inspired and purposeful life; to use my knowledge, talents, skills and empathy to earn: the love of my family; the companionship of my friends; the respect of my peers; and to help others help themselves.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Fiction because there is too much “reality” in my career and sometimes it’s nice to be able to step into another world for a little while.
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
In 10 years, I would hope that my husband and I have retired and/or relocated to Tennessee.
Olympic Soccer back-to-back gold medalist and 2000 Delran High School alum Carli Lloyd did not attend the dinner but was among those nominated by Joyce Kavitsky - who herself is an alum of Delran High School Class of 1994. Tyler Seville, a Delran High School 2008 alum who is a newly elected member of the Delran Board of Education and young rising star in the Republican party, also attended the dinner and was nominated by Kavitsky.
Rabbi Benjamin David of Adath Emanu-El in Mount Laurel and Phillips Philes' own Erin Reilly were also nominated by Kavitsky and honored at the event. In all, Kavitsky nominated 20 deserving people - 14 of whom were selected - 13 actually appear in the published supplement.
*See also Michael Dlug in Burlington County Times Emerging Leaders 2016
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
I attended Cherry Hill East High School and Muhlenberg College from which I graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
I spend the most time at our synagogue, Adath Emanu-El, in Mt. Laurel. I am also a strong supporter of the Katz JCC.
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
I believe a leader needs vision, patience and a substantial amount of belief in oneself.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
Nothing is more fulfilling to me than working with our youth and teens, and helping them to see their own sacredness and self worth.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
I’d love to spend a day with such early Zionists, Theodor Herzl and David Ben Burion. These were figures of remarkable courage and conviction.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
Many people don’t know that I am a competitive marathon runner. I’ve run fifteen marathons all over the country. In the fall I hope to run my first sub three hour marathon when I race at the Philadelphia Marathon. I am also the co-founder of an initiative that seeks to use running as a force for change.
Advice for future your future community leaders?
I would advise future leaders to stay true to their vision.
Tell us your own personal mission statement.
My own mission statement: Work hard, remember what’s most important, and always be kind.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
As a former English major, I am somewhat partial to fiction.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
‘The Running Rabbi’
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Ten years from now, I hope to continue to be a good dad, husband, and rabbi.
Tyler Seville of Delran has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
I graduated from Delran High School, Burlington County College with an associate’s degree in political science and Rutgers University — New Brunswick with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science.
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
Education has always been an interest of mine, so I got involved to make a difference. In Delran, I am a board member for the Delran Board of Education and an assistant scoutmaster for Troop 17. In Burlington County, I am an active member of the Burlington County College Alumni Association and the Education Advisory Panel. At the state level, I am the associate director of policy and research at the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and a member of the Employability Skills Task Force, which is part of the State Employment Training Commission.
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Effective communication: Communications plays a fundamental role in everyday life as well as the success of a leader. It is hard to imagine a single activity that does not involve communications, especially in a diverse group of people who need to understand the task or issues at hand.
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
I felt accomplished and grateful graduating college and starting a real job. I had many part-time jobs and internships, but nothing seems more fulfilling than starting a career.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
I would want to meet the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I would be curious to know what his thoughts are about today’s society, civil rights and what he really envisioned.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
I went skydiving for my 21st birthday.
Advice for future your future community leaders?
Enthusiasm is contagious; if you can share your feelings about your vision, you will always find people to support you.
Tell us your own personal mission statement?
Find your passion, find what drives you and run with it. You will never be disappointed
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Non-fiction, because reality is too interesting and ironic; you cannot make up some things.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
”Mr. Seville Goes to Trenton”
Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
I want to be a college professor and policy consultant, maybe an elected official, with a wife and three kids.
Erin Reilly, Phillips Philes newest contributor, was among those honored for Burlington County Times 2nd Annual Forty Under Forty during an awards dinner at Indian Springs Country Club in Marlton, New Jersey on Monday, July 28, 2014.
Erin currently works at Evesham Mortgage following over a decade as a successful family-oriented real estate agent in Atlantic County. She was among 20 nominated by fellow Phillips Philes contributor Joyce Kavitsky - 14 were selected, including Erin. Her profile follows:
What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?
Shawnee High School, Burlington County College for psychology
What community organizations do you spend time on/with?
The Camden Rescue Mission Holiday Toy Drive, Relay for Life and various other events and school programs all through my employer, Evesham Mortgage Company and the owners, Rick Brown Jr., Robert Kelley and Joseph Cordova. It feels really great to be part of a working family so dedicated.
What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?
Patience
What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?
I was an active Realtor for the better part of 10 years. The very first time I sold a house was one of the most exhilarating experiences. To know that I was a key player in the future of another family was so unreal.
What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?
My grandfather. I never met him because he passed before I was born. I know that I can see him through my own dad by the stories told around the dinner table. It really gives me a sense of who he was.
Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.
I’m not afraid to get old.
Advice for future community leaders?
There must always be a sense of balance with everything, especially when you have opposing sides. If everyone can come to agreeable terms with whatever the situation is, a stronger foundation will be built. I know it’s easier said than done.
Tell us your own personal mission statement?
You earn respect. Don’t assume it.
Fiction or non-fiction? Why?
Fiction. There’s enough reality already.
If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?
”Cybil” Just kidding! Either of my two favorite sayings, ”Seriously?” or “Really?” With the dramatic deadpan stare of course.
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Preparing myself for an empty nest. My son will be off to college and daughter graduating high school. I hope that the crib notes of life I outlined would have sunken in a bit and that they evolve into caring, respectful and unique adults. I would get working on the book I’ve been putting off writing.
