The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) announces the election of Joe Tredinnick as President of the Board of Directors. In addition, the Foundation welcomes two members to the Board, Justin Van Fleet who serves as Treasurer and Richelle Todd-Yamoah.
Tredinnick replaces outgoing President and Chairperson John Connell, Esq. Connell’s term expired in December 2019. Tredinnick has been a member of the CFSJ Board for three years. He is currently Market President of Republic Bank and has more than 27 years of commercial and retail banking experience, Van Fleet is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and partner at Friedman LLP, working as an Audit Engagement Partner. Todd-Yamoah, holds a Master of Public Administration, and currently serves as the Vice President of Programs and Operations at Pascale Sykes Foundation.
“The opportunity to serve as Chairman is a privilege,” said Tredinnick. “I am proud to be from South Jersey and serving CFSJ’s mission in the region amplifies my passions for community, relationships, and giving. With a robust board and staff collaboration, CFSJ will deliver on its strategic plan and aggressively pursue affecting positive change.”
“I am humbled to join the CFSJ Board of Directors and bring my finance experience to the table as the Treasurer,” said Van Fleet. “Trusted financials and numbers tell a story and instill confidence in the organization and the practice of philanthropy.”
“I’ve seen the Community Foundation’s impact up close in my role at Pascale Sykes Foundation. I am happy to join the Board and strengthen this impact,” said Todd-Yamoah. “I believe strongly in the mission particularly where it serves families and communities.”
“The partnership of the Board President and Executive Director is fundamental to our organization’s success,” said Executive Director Andy Fraizer. “This partnership was strong with John during his terms of office; and I am excited to continue this deep collaboration with Joe. New members Justin and Richelle committed to using their unique gifts in finance, leadership, and management to create and convey our impact throughout South Jersey. I am grateful.”
The other members of the Board of Directors are Vice President Kyle Ruffin (President, K Ruffin & Associates), Secretary T. Christian Rollins (Chief Development Officer, Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice), Joseph C. Atkinson (Principal, PwC LLP), Hon. Raymond A. Batten (Retired) (Of Counsel, Archer), John Connell, Esq. (Partner, Archer), Hon. Alisa Cooper (Commissioner, NJ Casino Control Commission), Lois Greco (Independent Philanthropy Professional), Rev. Douglas C. Halvorsen (Priest in Charge, Saint Simeon’s by the Sea), Wanda Hardy (Managing Principal of WP Hardy Consulting), Mark S. Hodges (Principal, Blueprint Strategic Consulting), and Joseph E. Murphy, Esq. (Certified Ethics and Compliance Professional).