Nancy Adler C.F.T., S.P.N., S.S.C

Nancy is a certified nutritionist specializing in nutrition and weight control. She owns a nutrition consulting business in Egg Harbor Township where she councils people in making permanent healthier lifestyle changes. She currently holds three of the high­est accredited certifications through I.S.S.A.: C.F.T (Certified Fitness Trainer), S.P.N (Specialist in Performance Nutrition), and S.S.C (Specialist in Sports Conditioning). Nancy is a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and attended Atlantic Cape Community College where she went on to teach in the catholic school system.

Nancy was raised in Ventnor City, NJ and currently resides in Egg Harbor Township, NJ with her husband Franz and their son Sam who graduated from the College of New Jersey. At the end of the day, her two Cavalier King Charles pups Champ and Sebastian are there to make her smile.

When Nancy is not working with her clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband in their home gym where together they share their love of exercise and good health. Franz’s lifetime commitment to the sport of power lifting keeps Nancy motivat­ed so that she may live a positive lifestyle as well as encourage her clients to do the same.

Nancy has competed in running events for charity. She often lectures groups about nutrition and wellness at women’s organiza­tions, schools, and professional establish­ments throughout the county. She may be heard on local radio and seen on television spreading the good word of health and fit­ness. You may read Nancy’s thoughts on nutrition and fitness in the T.V. Atlantic maga­zine weekly and in Ed Hitzel’s Restaurant magazine.

www.nancyadlernutrition.com

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Cheryl Woods-Genevitz

Cheryl was born and raised in western Canada. She joined the Canadian Air Force and served as a Medical Assistant for 10 years before honorably discharg­ing to focus on raising her three sons. Her career path carried her in several different directions: Licensed Optician, Software Tester for a cancer treatment program and a Transcriptionist in a multi-specialist clinic.

Cheryl relocated to Linwood, New Jersey in 1998 to join her husband Phill Genevitz. Originally from the area, Phill is employed in the casino industry. Her older sons, twins Chris and Nick, returned to Canada to pursue their careers in the military. Her youngest son, Brendan, is currently employed at Shoprite in Somers Point. He graduated from Mainland Regional High School and completed a two-year electrical program at VoTech. Her stepdaughter, Anabel resides and goes to school in Philadelphia.

Cheryl joined the Copiers Plus team in early 2004. She was originally hired as an Administrative Assistant, but her role quickly evolved. She is now responsible for coordinating copy center projects, proofing/editing and graphic design. She welcomes you to visit Copiers Plus at their Egg Harbor Township location at 3112 Fire Road.

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Janet Gravitz

Born and raised in Margate, Janet graduated from Tufts University in 1984 and Rutgers Law in 1988. She has been practicing law for 20 years and has spent the past 16 as an Assistant Atlantic County Prosecutor where she is assigned to a trial team. This position has enabled her to meet two of her career goals: to have an exciting, challenging job and to make a worthwhile contribution to society. While family is a priority, Janet spends her free time boxing at the Ninja, running on the boardwalk, and doing volunteer work. She is a regular at The Alcove Center working as a facilita­tor for the teenagers’ group. The Alcove is “a safe place where children and their fam­ilies who are grieving the loss of a loved one receive comfort using a peer-support model.” In the summer and fall, she coaches baseball for younger children with the SJ Field of Dreams in Absecon. She is on the board of Jewish Family Services and participates in “kulam b’yachad,” a pro­gram that arranges visits to the elderly in the community. Janet is also a mentor for the Champions of Youth, a program run by the Boys and Girls Club that encour­ages students to “stretch in ways beyond those they would ordinarily experience in the classroom setting.” All of these activities add a dimension to Janet’s life, which is wonderful and fulfilling. The fact that others benefit is an added bonus.

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Phyllis Wood

A resident of Gloucester County for over 30 years, Phyllis Wood is a respected contractor and a successful businesswoman. She is President of Ed Wood Custom Drywall, and has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. In 2007, Phyllis Wood launched her latest business venture, Diamond Paint and Drywall, a WBE certified company.

Phyllis’s passion for her work is rivalled only by her dedication to children. Phyllis serves as an Officer on the Board of Directors for Robins’ Nest, a non-profit children’s social service agency. Phyllis was the chairperson for a unique and important Red Tie Gala to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Robins’ Nest and with the money raised, ensured that the agency’s commitment to helping children will continue. For more information about Robins’ Nest visit www.robinsnestinc.org.

An important aspect of her life is family – her daughter Amanda, and son Jeff are both involved in the family business, her husband Ed is the co-owner of Ed Wood Custom Drywall. Phyllis credits her success to the unwavering support of her family and friends.

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Therese Farrow

Therese grew up in a family where watching movies was a favorite pastime. When her father came home with the very first model of consumer video cameras in the early eighties, it was then that it all started. After graduating Stockton College in 2001, Therese immediately started Camelot Video in 2001. Always passionate about family video she credits her success with her focus on particular aspects of the events she covers, especially family bonds and the array of different emotions that come with it- not a long boring account of the day. After building her business and reputation within the wedding industry, she launched Therese Farrow films in 2007, which now caters to all types of family events and other functions. She has recently been voted Best Videographer in South Jersey by the Fox Philly Hot list. Experiencing many weddings and quality vendors here in our area, she realized a need for brides and other individuals looking for event professionals to be pointed in the right direction. In addition to her video busi­nesses, she and Lucie Nguyen of Lush Bridal Beaute are launching “An Event to Remember” located at 6814a Ventnor Avenue. Here individuals interested in having an event in South Jersey can attend seminars where many event professionals such as photogrpahers and florists are avail­able to answer questions and provide information for that persons event.

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Lorraine Lawson

Lorraine was born and raised in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Her love of the Jersey Shore began at a young age while spending summer vacations there with her parents and four siblings. Later, as a young adult living and working in Center City Philadelphia, she and her friends spent many summers in various shore houses from Margate to Sea Isle to Avalon.

When Lorraine and her husband Rick, an avid fisherman, started dating she realized one of the many things they had in common was their passion for life at the Jersey Shore. Soon after they married, they built a home in Ocean City and spent their weekends and vaca­tions there with their children and fam­ily. While their youngest daughter was making college plans, Lorraine and Rick decided to trade in their Shoobie status and become Locals.

Since, Lorraine has always enjoyed an active lifestyle that includes biking, hiking, and exercising, she and her hus­band decided to open their own gym. In December 2007, they opened Snap Fitness 24/7 in Somers Point and are looking forward to opening their second location in Marmora this spring.

Among Lorraine’s many interests are gourmet cooking, baking, boating, drawing, and painting. She values spending time with family and friends, and loves dancing with her favorite dance partner, Rick.

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Francine De Dan Bator

Francine was born and raised in Linwood: one of three daughters born to Gilbert P. De Dan, DDS and Rosaline Dolak De Dan, RDH. She attended Mainland Regional High School and graduated from Richard Stockton College in Pomona with a BA in Computer Science.

Her past work experiences are varied. She managed Queens Pastry Shop in EHT, the Beach Club Hotel in Ocean City and worked as a Real Estate Salesperson. In 1999 she and her busi­ness partner, George Pappadopoulos, self published two books getting them accepted in Borders and Barnes & Noble bookstores around the world. Presently she co-owns and operates Galloway Herbal Nutrition, a health and wellness club. She attributes her interest in nutrition to her healthy upbringing as a young girl. Her desire in life has always been to help people and she feels that helping them get healthy is the most rewarding experience she could imagine.

Currently, Francine lives in Egg Harbor Township with her husband John, their dog Suzie and three cats Al, Sandy and BeBe. She is caregiver to her mother and enjoys spending time with her family and watching her niece and nephew, Anya and Christian, grow up.

Please visit the website www.GallowayHerbalNutrition.com for contact infor­mation for Francine.

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Alicia Campbell RN, BSN

Alicia Campbell was raised in Philadelphia and graduated from Hahnemann (Drexel) University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has worked for Holy Redeemer since 1982. She began her nursing career in Home Care work­ing out of the Philadelphia office. She worked as a field nurse from 1982 – 1995 and has had a variety of nursing staff positions.

She became a Clinical Nursing Supervisor in the Philadelphia office in 1995 and wasm promoted to Director of Nursing for the NJ Shore offices in 2000. She wrote an article published in Medical Surgical Nursing Magazine “A New Transcontinental Disease – The West Nile Virus” in 2001. She contin­ued to climb the nursing career ladder when she accepted an Administrator/ Vice President position for the NJ Shore offices in June 2006 and then the Regional Vice President position for Home Care Shore and South regions in July 2008. Alicia Co-Chaired the JCAHO Disease Specific Certification Program- LifeAssess.

Alicia Campbell is happily married and has three boys. She enjoys cooking (actually, she loves it!), and loves going to the beach. She is currently a resident of Burlington County.

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