Carl Willers, Vice president

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40 Under 40 Carl Willers

Carl Willers works for TD Bank and has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140710/NEWS/307109651

What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?

Delran High School & Greensboro College, Economics and Marketing

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

Noelle Roberts, Owner, Noelle Roberts Photography

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Noelle Roberts

Noelle Roberts, 40 Under 40 honoree.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140717/NEWS/307179635

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.

Christopher Ralph, Patrolman, Delran Police Department

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40 under 40 Officer Chris Ralph

Officer Chris Ralph has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140710/NEWS/307109683

What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?

Delran High School and then the US Army.

What community organizations do you spend time on/with?

I spend time with my kids at their school events.

What single primary characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?

Humility and narcissism may get you to the top but won't keep you there. Work for others not your ego.

What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?

Assisting in saving lives and watching them be able to return to their families

What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?

My grandfather George who passed away. I enjoyed spending time with him as a child and wish I could as an adult.

Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.

I enjoy taking vacations with my family.

Advice for future community leaders?

Remember that your responsibility is to the people, not yourself or political pressure.

Tell us your own personal mission statement.

We have one life. Make it worth something

Fiction or non-fiction? Why?

Fiction. The things I have seen on the job or otherwise. The way people act. You can only hope they aren't for real.

If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?

"Carwash"

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Happily living in Arizona with my family and still serving there as a police officer.

Amy Lynn Hullings, Delanco Emergency Squad Treasurer

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40 under 40 Amy Hullings

Amy Hullings is a EMT worker and has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140717/NEWS/307179599

What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?

Delran High School, Burlington County College, studied Psychology

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.

Jason Scott Hohenstein, Owner, Jay's Landscaping

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Jay Hohenstein One of 40 Under 40

Jay Hohenstein, owner of Jay's Landscaping in Delran, donates to local charities and stay involved with local children's sports teams.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140722/NEWS/307229729

What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?

Delran High School Class of 1994, Monmouth University Class of 2000, bachelors in business management/administration

What community organizations do you spend time on/with?

Delran Business Association, NJ Adopt a Highway

What single characteristic do you feel every leader should possess?

Equality.

What is your most fulfilling professional experience or accomplishment?

The success in the growth of my business.

What one person, living or dead, would you want to spend a day with and why?

Rocky. He started from nothing like myself and continued to try and make it to the top.

Tell us something that most people don’t know about you.

In my free time I enjoy thoroughbred horse racing.

Advice for future community leaders?

Work hard and be productive. Always hold your head up high and stay positive.

Tell us your own personal mission statement.

Continue to work until everything that needs to be done gets done, no matter what hour of the day.

Fiction or non-fiction? Why?

Non-Fiction.

If there was a movie being produced about you, what would the title be?

"Work Hard" "Play Harder"

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

I see myself continuing to make person achievements as well as working hard within my business.

Brian Milhouse Donnelly, Attorney a.k.a. Brian William Donnelly

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40 under 40 Brian Donnelly

Brian Donnelly has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140630/NEWS/306309716

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.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Ummmm, mathematically I guess “50 under 50”….

Frank John Camardo, Assistant principal, Riverside Elementary School

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40 under 40 Frank Camardo

Frank Camardo is an Assistant Principal and has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140630/NEWS/306309711

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.

Kevin Scott Briggs, 911 dispatcher

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40 under 40 Kevin Briggs

Kevin Briggs of Delran is a 911 dispatcher and has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140630/news/306309709

What high school/college did you attend, and what did you study?

Delran High School/ College Prep Classes

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.

Denise Begley, EMT, Delran Emergency Squad

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40 Under 40 Begley

Denise Begley of Delran is a EMT for Delran Emergency Squad and has been selected for the Burlington 40 Under 40 class of 2014.

Source: https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/article/20140707/NEWS/307079725

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.