William J. Colgan is a recognized industry leader in the healthcare field, with an extensive leadership background (25+ years) in a myriad of healthcare initiatives, businesses and programs. Throughout his career, Mr. Colgan has emphasized the importance of preserving and/or developing new community-based healthcare facilities in order to improve the access to and quality of…Read More…

Steven Rosefsky, JD, is responsible for legal affairs and strategic and operational planning. Mr. Rosefsky has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, including in the areas of development, leasing, governmental affairs, environmental, litigation, zoning, and financing. Mr. Rosefsky has developed a unique set of skills tailored to the healthcare industry,…Read More…

Manuel Guantez, PsyD, LCADC, is a partner with Community Healthcare Associates (CHA), President and CEO of Behavioral Health Consulting Group, and business consultant to Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (RUBHC). Dr. Guantez recently served as Vice President of Outpatient and Addiction Services at RUBHC, where he oversaw adult acute partial hospital programs and outpatient addiction…Read More…

Brenda Goins is a life-long resident of Salem County, growing up in Quinton Township and graduating from Salem High School. Ms. Goins is the Executive Director of the Salem Health and Wellness Foundation, joining when they opened their doors in August 2003. She has guided the Board of Trustees through its first strategic planning process…Read More…

Michael R. Gorman, PhD, became Salem Community College’s eighth president on August 1, 2015. The SCC Board of Trustees elected the Carneys Point, N.J., resident after a nationwide search. At Salem Community College, Dr. Gorman has worked to improve and expand programs and partnerships. He has become “the face of the College” in the greater…Read More…

Bruce W. Herdman, PhD, MBA, has been Chief of Medical Operations at the Philadelphia Department of Prisons since 2006. He is responsible for the delivery and the quality of medical, behavioral health, and dental services provided to more than 30,000 inmates annually at the prison and in the community. Prior to joining the Philadelphia Department…Read More…

Rev. Awood A. Jones has been the Senior Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Salem since 2011. As Senior Pastor, Rev. Jones oversees administration and management of the church, facilitates programs such as worship, study, and fellowship, refers families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs, provides crisis response and counseling to church members,…Read More…

Raquel Mazon Jeffers is a senior program officer at The Nicholson Foundation, where she leads the Foundation’s work on population health, telehealth, and maternal and child health. Ms. Mazon Jeffers has many years of experience in healthcare, and much of her work has focused on delivery system reform for vulnerable populations. Before joining The Nicholson…Read More…

Ceil Smith has served as Executive Director of the Salem Community College Foundation since January 2015. She assumed this key role after 14 years as a Foundation member, chair and vice chair. As the founder of the Partners of Salem County, Ms. Smith was instrumental in creating the Salem Community College Gala (The Glass Ball),…Read More…

Ralph H. Thomas is a former business executive with over 35 years’ experience in healthcare and the medical device industry. He has senior level experience in strategic and tactical plan development, plan and program execution, and business planning and development. Mr. Thomas has held leadership positions with Siemens Medical Diagnostics, Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Quest…Read More…