Leadership
LeRoy Jones serves as the current Chairman of the Essex County Democratic Committee. Prior to his chairmanship, LeRoy Jones joined 1868 Public Affairs after a distinguished career as a State Legislator, County Freeholder and municipal government administrator. He served four terms in the New Jersey General Assembly – including two years as Deputy Minority Leader… Read more…
Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz
Vice-Chair
Senator M. Teresa Ruiz was elected to the Senate in 2007. A first-generation Puerto Rican American, she is the first Latina to serve in the New Jersey Senate. Senator Ruiz, an Assistant Majority Leader, serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee… Read more…
Jaime Vincent Serritella
Second Vice-Chair
Jamie is a 28-year member of the brotherhood; initiated into Local Union #1342 on October 18, 1988.Read more…
Annette Beasley
Secretary
Mike DelPlato
Treasurer
Michael J. Parlavecchio
Parliamentarian
Michael J. Parlavecchio brings wide ranging experience in municipal law and governmental affairs, as well as a solid background in civil and commercial litigation, insurance defense and coverage cases. Mr. Parlavecchio offers innovative, practical counsel and support to both his public and private sector clients. Read more…
Sarah E. Jones
Parliamentarian
Sarah E. Jones is a Government Affairs Manager at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. In this role, she represents Horizon BCBSNJ before the New Jersey Legislature and various New Jersey departments and agencies.Read more…
