MARY PAT ANGELINI SWORN-IN AS PRESIDENT OF THE 200 CLUB OF MONMOUTH COUNTY

Former Legislator and Business Leader tapped to Lead Organization Supporting Law Enforcement, First Responders and Their Families

SPRING LAKE – At the 52nd Annual Valor Awards Luncheon last month, Former Assemblywoman and business leader Mary Pat Angelini was sworn-in as President of The 200 Club of Monmouth County, succeeding former mayor of Fair Haven and real estate professional Benjamin J. Lucarelli.

Additionally, Edward Kirschenbaum, retired law enforcement professional, was sworn in as Vice President, former Monmouth County Prosecutor John Kaye remained on as secretary, and Dominick J. Mazza, Jr. was named treasurer of the organization.

“It’s a true honor for me to serve as President of The 200 Club of Monmouth County, an organization that dedicates itself to supporting our law enforcement and first responder communities in their time of need,” said Angelini. “I’m so grateful for the tremendous work of Ben Lucarelli in growing this organization, and I look forward to continuing to build on his success. As President, it will be my mission to let every Monmouth County first responder know that the 200 Club has their backs, and we thank them for their hard work, dedication, and bravery.”

Angelini is recognized as one of New Jersey’s most respected leaders on behavioral health care issues. She has devoted her career to fighting for children and families. Before joining Preferred Behavioral Health Group, Angelini served as executive director of Prevention First, where she oversaw programs dealing with issues like substance use, violence and bullying.

Among her many current leadership roles, Angelini serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Jersey Shore Partnership and the Brookdale Community College board of trustees, as well as a Board of Education member of College Achieve Charter School of Asbury Park. Lauded for her commitment to New Jersey families and her leadership in the business community, Angelini is the recipient of numerous awards from local, state, and national organizations.

Ed Kirschenbaum is a retired former chief of detectives at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. He is the owner of E. Kirschenbaum & Associates LLC, Investigations-Security Risk Assessment Solutions.

John Kaye was the Monmouth County Prosecutor for 22 years. Kaye served as president of the National District Attorneys Association and as an executive board member on the International Association of Prosecutors, representing the United States. Currently, he is an attorney with Lomurro, Davison, Eastman, & Munoz in Freehold. Kaye is a past president of The 200 Club of Monmouth County and has been a trustee for decades.

Dominick J. Mazza, Jr.  is a respected business leader in Monmouth County and beyond, as owner and Vice President at Mazza Recycling. Previously, he served as the company’s Chief Financial OfficeHe has been a trustee of The 200 Club since 2021.

About The 200 Club of Monmouth County
The 200 Club of Monmouth County’s main mission is to provide financial assistance to families of first responders who die or are seriously injured in-the-line-of-duty. Each year, The 200 Club of Monmouth County also awards college scholarships to deserving children of first responders. To date, the club has given out about $2.5 million in college scholarships.

The 200 Club of Monmouth County was founded by Bill Wingard and other Monmouth County philanthropists in the 1970s, when each pledged an annual donation of $200. The organization is governed by officers who serve a two-year term and a board of trustees. It is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with about 1000 members. Community support allows The 200 Club of Monmouth County to continue its mission. To donate or apply for membership, please visit their website at www.monmouth200club.com. Be sure to also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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