Heidi Bak
Heidi and her husband Ed of 29 years, reside in Franklin Township. As a mother of three grown children with three granddaughters, Heidi understands the dilemma of raising children and earning an income at the same time. With that in mind, she built a home-based, interior design and sewing business called Heidi’s Handiwork. In 12 years, it grew into a full-service business with three employees that won awards. At age 40, Heidi went back to school.
She received her Associate’s degree from Camden County College in 1999, Bachelor’s degree from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2001 and Master’s of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary in 2004. In 2007, Heidi was ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church and currently serves as pastor at Porchtown Zion United Methodist Church.
Having a passion for women to connect with themselves, one another and God, Heidi has organized many women’s Bible studies, activities and retreats that continue to grow. Her latest endeavor is the Life Coach Ministry, which offers spiritual support and ongoing guidance to help women improve their lives. Heidi’s lifelong vision is to change the world one friendship at a time.
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Kay Y. Hadley
Kay has been a resident of Atlantic County for 20 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Thomas Edison State College. In 2006, Kay earned an MBA degree with specialization in Marketing from the University of Phoenix.
Previously, Mrs. Hadley held the position of Marketing Manager at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall and Convention Center venues under the management of SMG, a World leader in venue management. She now serves as Holy Redeemer Home Care’s Corporate Agency Relationship Coordinator marketing Home Healthcare and Hospice services in Atlantic and Cape May counties.
Kay’s passion in the community is CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) where she serves on the Board of Directors. The organization’s goal is to continue to train volunteers until it can provide a volunteer advocate for every child living in the foster care system.
Mrs. Hadley’s mission for life is serving as a Minister of the Gospel and now serves as the Assistant Pastor of Deeper Life Deliverance Ministries, Inc.
Kay lives in Egg Harbor Township with her beloved husband of 19 years, David Anthony.
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Sherri Ridgway
Sherri moved to Long Beach Island when she was in her early teenage years. She always enjoyed the excitement of living at the shore and has respectfully been referred to by her husband, Don, as an “Island Girl”.
After she married Don, they moved to Little Egg Harbor with her children, Nanci, age 22, and Pete, age 19. They love gardening, camping, decorating their home, outdoor activities, and swimming.
Her eager willingness to help others is what has served to progress her professional career to date. For almost three years now she has been employed by The Health Center at Galloway, a Sub-Acute Rehab and Long Term Care facility. She started in the position of Director of Human Resources and was promoted to Director of Admissions and Marketing, where she assists residents and their families to make the transition from a hospital stay to short term rehabilitation and sometimes the hard adaptation to Long Term Care.
Recently, Sherri started her own Amputee Support Group, “One Step at a Time”, to encourage and educate fellow amputees to adjust to this new life style. The monthly meetings are every second Wednesday of each month at The Health Center at Galloway. Now she is seeking ways to raise funds for individuals to afford the high cost of a prosthetic device. After all, a limb is not a luxury! Sherri’s enthusiastic motivation, determination, and strength are a true inspiration to her family and friends.
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Stephanie Hopkins
Stephanie was born and raised in Nazareth, PA and received a degree in Business Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University. After spending a number of years in Project Management and Consulting, working on both the vendor and user sides, Stephanie changed career paths and her Personal Chef Business, Cutting Board Creations, was born. Based in Sicklerville, Stephanie has clients all over South Jersey, from Moorestown and Mount Laurel to Ocean City.
A passion for cooking and long-term interest in health and nutrition made becoming a Personal Chef a natural fit for Stephanie. She is a graduate of the Culinary Business Academy, a Certified Personal Chef, Vice President of the South Jersey Chapter of Personal Chefs, a Premiere Member of the United States Personal Chef Association and ServSafe® Certified. “One of the most satisfying aspects of my job is preparing delicious, healthy meals for my clients and knowing that I am helping them to eat well” states Stephanie.
Stephanie lives with her husband in Sicklerville and enjoys cooking (of course!), reading, travel and working with her husband in the yard.
Cutting Board Creations Personal Chef Service
(609)-841-8567
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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. Visit her at www.nancyadlernutrition.com
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Marcie Guterman
Marcie is a resident of Brigantine Beach, NJ during the spring and summer seasons. Marcie was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. She and her husband Jaison established their boutique ‘Llli Rose’ in March of 2006, and named it after two great grandmothers. During her college years she worked in promotions modeling with the Barbizon Agency of NYC. For the past 15 years she has participated and helped organize events extending her time and efforts to the United Jewish Association.
A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Marcie received a degree in Fashion Merchandising & Applied Sciences. Her pursuite in fashion was strongly influenced by her husband Jaison. ‘Follow your dream’.
Many of Marcie’s client and customer base grace her with positive feedback, and always express the compliments received on their Lilli Rose attire.
“It’s a pleasure dressing a woman with the trends and chicness of today, tomorrow and the future.”
Marcie’s top priority is her darling two- year old son David Roman and her husband and best friend Jaison. She enjoys teaching and learning with David daily.
They have a seven-year old white miniature American Eskimo named Sabakah who is loving and affectionate. “We adopted him from the humane society”.
To reach Marcie you can call Lilli Rose Boutique 609-266-1700 or email lilliesrose@aol.com
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Marla Marinucci, Esquire
Marla grew up in Somers Point and has lived in Egg Harbor Township for the past three years. While in high school, Marla developed a passion for the French language and spent a year in France as an exchange student. Upon returning from France, Marla worked in the casinos to pay for college. After attending Stockton and ACCC, she decided to get her bachelor’s degree at Rutgers University in Camden and become a French teacher. Her hard work and dedication paid off as she graduated with high honors and was actually invited by the Rutgers Camden School of Law to apply. Law school was not at all in her future but it was the opportunity of a lifetime. The rest is history as she graduated law school and is a family law practitioner who loves going to work everyday. Marla keeps up to date in her field by attending as many seminars as possible and enjoys learning as much as she can about every aspect of family law. She considers it a privilege to able to help people during what is usually the most difficult time in their lives.
Marla enjoys pilates and ballet and is passionate about running and aspires to run her first marathon this October.
Marla can be contacted at mmarinucci@aprillaw.net. 609 390-9078.
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Gina Gray
Gina GrayGina is the founder and CEO of Marketing 4 U Now, a custom web design, SEO, and social marketing firm. Both Gina and Marketing 4 U Now are based in Galloway, NJ. She is the mother to Lauren, 6 and Thomas, 3; and has been married to her husband Tom for seven years. The family owns a cat and three dogs.
Gina’s personal passions include boating and working. Family time is spent doing many outdoor things. Bike riding, playing at the park, and lounging by the pool are family favorites. Recently with the winter months dragging on, Wii has served as a good indoor activity.
Gina was born in Framingham, MA, but moved and was raised in upstate New York. After a brief stay in California, Gina settled in New Jersey where she has been living for the past eighteen years. She has been involved in internet marketing for seven years, running her own money-generating websites, or focusing on helping local and national business’ with their online presence. As Gina stated, “I like making money on the internet, and I get immense satisfaction by helping others do it, too.”
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