The Top 40 Under 40 Review Committee collaborated to review all nominations, select the 40 honorees and compile this feature while planning a special event to honor the 40 on March 22 at the MIXX nightclub at the Borgata. ?
The committee consisted of staffers of Atlantic City Weekly and members of the Greater Atlantic City Jaycees ? Junior Chamber of Commerce. From the Jaycees: Harvey Cocozza, Amanda Hagan and Ryane Watkins.?
From Atlantic City Weekly (Review Publishing): Jeff Schwachter, Ray Schweibert and Lew Steiner. The entire AC Weekly editorial department, including editorial interns Casey Harper and Christina Rodriguez, also contributed to this project.
Here Is the 2013 Top 40 Under 40
Some of them are community leaders and volunteers, some are entrepreneurial, others are extraordinary talents whom inspire many. One thing they all have in common is that people from around the region nominated them to be one of this year?s Top 40 Under 40. Once again, we are excited to present this year?s honorees inside our annual issue. Our community is a richer one to live in thanks to them.
Jessica Apel?
MSW, LSW, MHS, The Alcove Center for Grieving Children and Families
Jessica currently serves as the school outreach program coordinator and therapist at the Alcove Center for Grieving Children and Families. Jessica provides individual and family therapy to those coping with loss in addition to coordinating and implementing a thriving school outreach program that provides peer-support grief groups to disadvantaged school systems in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. In addition to her work at the Alcove Center, Jessica is a mental health clinician for AtlantiCare?s psychiatric program, and a volunteer with AtlantiCare?s hospice. Jessica also educates the New Jersey child welfare workers for the continuing education department at Richard Stockton College in an effort to improve social work practices in the role of child protection. Jessica received her masters of social work degree from Rutgers University and her undergraduate degree from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She is an avid runner and certified spin instructor. ?
Charles ?Chazz? Barber?
Magician
Chazz, from Upper Township, is an accomplished and award-winning magician and entertainer. Chazz began performing at the age of eight and has been at it ever since. Whether it is a simple one-on-one card trick or an amazing stage spectacle, Chazz has always managed to leave audiences with smiles on their faces. Chazz has also donated his services to many charitable organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Gilda?s Club of South Jersey, Shore Memorial Hospital and The Knobb Foundation. He is also the official magician of the K.O.A. nation. During Hurricane Sandy, Chazz donated his time and skills to perform for the individuals stuck in rescue shelters in the area. When Chazz is not doing magic, he is a student at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and a supervisor for Strike Force Security?s Atlantic City branch.
Alexander J. Barrera?
Attorney and Partner, Perskie Mairone Brog & Baylinson
Alexander concentrates on business and real estate transactions, tax appeals, estate and tax planning, and estate administration. Alex graduated from Mainland Regional High School (1995), Richard Stockton College (B.S.; High Honors), Rutgers University (J.D.; Top 5 percent), and Temple University (LL.M.; Taxation). In college, Alex was a casino games dealer and managed to earn his degree in less than three years. In law school, he served as editor of the Rutgers Law Journal and went on to become a law clerk in the Superior Court upon graduating. Alex served on the District I Ethics Committee, is currently a Trustee of the Atlantic County Bar Association and is past chairman of its New Lawyers Division. Alex recently received the Honorable Benjamin A. Rimm Award for Outstanding Young Lawyer of 2012.
Jeremy Bingaman?
Director of Educational Programming, Lucy the Elephant
After teaching mathematics for 12 years in central Pennsylvania, Jeremy now serves as the director of educational programming at Lucy the Elephant in Margate. In the short time he has been at the national historic landmark, Jeremy has not only aligned the historic site with educational curriculum but has also exposed Lucy to people all over the world through the use of social media. After Hurricane Sandy, Jeremy spearheaded a fundraiser by designing a commemorative shirt with the theme ?I?m Still Standing,? which raised more than $20,000 to offset the cost of damages to Lucy caused by the storm. A portion of the money raised was also donated to the American Red Cross, benefiting people in the New Jersey area affected by Sandy. Jeremy currently resides in Atlantic City.
Joel M. Caplan ?
Assistant Professor, Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice
Joel has a PhD in Social Welfare Policy from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently an assistant professor at Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice and associate director of the Rutgers Center of Public Security. His research has resulted in the invention of Risk Terrain Modeling, a spatial crime analysis and forecasting technique, and soon-to-be software application, for use by law enforcement agencies around the country. Joel has published dozens of articles and books, including a recent children?s book that teaches toddlers about strangers and how to avoid harm. He has been featured at various professional conferences and public safety agencies around the world. He has professional experience as a police officer, 911 dispatcher and emergency medical technician, and remains an active member of the International Association of Crime Analysts, American Society of Criminology, and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Jason Cardonick?
President, Big Mountain Imaging
Jason oversees all aspects of the Big Mountain Imaging company including sales, marketing, accounting and operations. Currently, the company has production facilities in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Las Vegas with additional locations scheduled to open this year. As founder of the Elaine Cardonick Golf for Autism, he has worked with the Green Tree School and other charities to raise more than $250,000 for autism research and programs. His goal is to lead his team of amazing employees to unprecedented growth while maintaining the company?s core values.
Barbie Carney?
Founder, Jersey Shore Powder Puff League?
Family and community are everything to Barbie Carney. Born and raised in Somers Point, Barbie continues to uphold the values instilled by her parents. Driven and meticulous by nature, Barbie enjoyed success at Mainland Regional High School. After finishing her time at the University of Charleston, Barbie returned to the community she loves. The creation of the Jersey Shore Powder Puff League (JSPPL), a charity all-women?s flag football league, is Barbie?s proudest accomplishment. In 2006, Barbie?s father, Allen ?Randy? Carney, was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. After a lengthy battle, Mr. Carney succumbed to the disease. True to Barbie?s intrepid nature, she turned personal tragedy into opportunity by raising awareness and honoring her father?s legacy of community service. The JSPPL and its members work year-round on fund-raising and providing aid to locals in need. The JSPPL also added a $2,500 Mainland Regional High School scholarship to the league?s collection of bequests in her father?s honor.
David Cohen ?
Executive Director, Hope for Atlantic City?
David was born in Philadelphia in 1977 and moved to the Atlantic City area in 1989. He graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1995 and is currently the executive director of Hope for Atlantic City, a non-profit 501c3, which was founded in 2011 by New City Fellowship of Atlantic City, a church with a focus on serving the poor and racial reconciliation. David Cohen was the founding president of Hope, which officially commenced on Feb. 1, 2011, and moved to the executive director position in November 2011. Since then, Hope for A.C. has been serving in the impoverished communities of Atlantic City and most recently has become deeply involved in Hurricane Sandy recovery projects in the city.
Howard Copen?
Director of Revenue Analysis, Resorts Casino?
Originally from South Florida, Howard graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Hospitality. Howard?s career in the casino industry began with Pinnacle Entertainment in 2007, as a product of Dan Lee?s Executive Development Program. He specialized in hotel and slot operations in several jurisdictions throughout Florida, Indiana and Louisiana. He then went back to graduate school to get his MBA from Lynn University. He relocated to Atlantic City in March 2011 to work for Dennis Gomes in rebuilding Resorts Casino. Gomes, known for mentoring young talent, was impressed by Howard?s analytical expertise and used his abilities to create more operational efficiencies. At Resorts, Howard is currently responsible for managing the hotel occupancy and has pioneered several new and innovative methods to market and position room sales. Outside of work, Howard continues to give back to the local community through various volunteer initiatives. He has donated time with the Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club, the Atlantic City Humane Society, and the Seashore Gardens Living Center. Howard lives in Margate.
Heather DeLuca?
Music Director, Assistant Brand Manager, Radio Host, SoJo 104.9?
Heather is a graduate of the Broadcast/Telecommunications/Mass Media program at Temple University in Philadelphia, and has been entertaining radio listeners since 1998. DeLuca spent time producing two prominent radio programs in Philadelphia prior to becoming an on-air personality in South Jersey. Since 2000, Heather has anchored evenings and afternoons in Atlantic City and its surrounding areas on WKOE and WAYV, and can currently be heard as the afternoon host on WSJO-FM SoJO 104.9, ?South Jersey?s Own Radio Station,? where she also serves as music director and assistant brand manager. Heather?s passion for charity has extended to events and causes for AtlantiCare, March of Dimes South Jersey, Joe Lamaina Youth Soccer Organization in Camden County, Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation of South Jersey, Philabundance food bank, Matt McIntosh Foundation ?Don?t Wait, Live? Suicide Prevention Network in Egg Harbor Township, and Hammonton Mother?s Club, as well as to various ?Restore The Shore? initiatives at the Jersey Shore for Townsquare Media following Hurricane Sandy.?
Heather Oldis DiMatteo?
Senior Worker Family Crisis Unit, Atlantic County Social Services?
Born and raised in Atlantic County, Heather grew up in a household with two parents who worked with people in crisis. After earning her degree in social work at Monmouth University, Heather decided she would follow in the parents? career path. She began working for the Atlantic County government in 2000 as a family crisis counselor. Heather is now the senior worker of the Family Crisis Unit and supervises the Try-it program, a drug/alcohol assessment and treatment program for adolescents. Throughout the years, Heather has seen thousands of families, providing the counseling and resources needed to help troubled families. Heather will continue to dedicate her life to her own family and to her work with other families because, in her heart, she knows that every family can work through tough times together
Jason Ewell?
Resident DJ, The Social at Revel?
DJ Jason E was born in Atlantic City, raised in Margate and Ventnor, and graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1999. He is best known for his marathon sets at the legendary Studio Six in Atlantic City and as the original resident DJ at The Pool After Dark at Harrah?s. In addition, he has performed at the hottest clubs in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, and around the country. Other notable achievements are his features in Esquire in July 2006 and 2011, being voted Atlantic City?s No. 1 DJ of 2012, and being represented by one of the area?s top agencies, Center Stage. After a five-month hiatus due to a life threatening medical condition in 2012, he is making a comeback in 2013 as the resident DJ for The Social at Revel and as 99.3 Kiss FM?s official nightclub DJ and host of ?Club Kiss.?
Joe Friedman?
Regional Manager of Nightlife, Caesars Entertainment?
Born and raised in New Jersey, Joe began his career in nightlife as a DJ, spinning at nightclubs around Rutgers University in New Brunswick while completing his undergraduate degree. After graduation, along with partners, Joe opened The Loft, on Manhattan?s Upper East Side, where he honed his skills in nightlife marketing and operations. Joe did promotion for nightclubs, an experience that landed him the role of business development manager for the Foundation Room at the House of Blues. Now, as regional manager of nightlife, Friedman works on the marketing, programming and operations for the nightlife venues at the four Caesars? properties in Atlantic City. He holds an MBA from Rutgers Business School and is a mentor in the Boys and Girls Club?s Champions of Youth Program in Atlantic City. Joe is also a Junior Member of the Union League of Philadelphia and co-founder of SoPro, a networking group for young professionals in Atlantic County.?
Jason Goldfarb?
Co-Owner, Near Dark Entertainment?
At the age of 29, Jason, a New Jersey native, has accomplished a lot working on both sides of the music industry. He toured as a member of the band Westgate from 2001-2004, and then in 2005, he began working as a stagehand at the House of Blues in Atlantic City. Within five years, Jason advanced from entertainment coordinator to regional entertainment talent buyer. This experience evolved into the business partnership, Near Dark Entertainment, with CEO David Chan. Today, Jason is the co-owner of Near Dark Entertainment, a talent buying and event consulting company, with casino clients around the country. Near Dark also works with the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival, Atlantic City Seafood Festival, Average Joe Expo and many other events locally and nationally. Near Dark gives back to the community working with various charities including United Way, Gilda?s Club, AtlantiCare, Rick Raws F&B Fund, and the Schultz-Hill Foundation.?
Nicole Gaffney?
Chef Owner, Dinner Belle Personal Chef Service?
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