Brian joined the Jersey 1st team in 2022 as its new Executive Director. He brings over 22 years of experience working within the nonprofit, private, and public sectors. As a former chamber of commerce executive, Brian understands firsthand the policy issues that impact diverse businesses and families in our local communities. Brian is motivated to fight for common-sense solutions and give NJ taxpayers a voice in their local, state, and federal governments.

 Ashley has been on the Jersey 1st team since 2019 when she launched a successful internship program for future young professionals in a positive and rewarding environment.  Ashley continually finds opportunities to network, market, and create partnerships to promote the mission of Jersey 1st. She is a 2020 graduate from Susquehanna University with a degree in Luxury Brand Marketing and Management.  Her desire to support local communities and develop strategies to advocate for New Jerseyans continues to motivate her work on a daily basis. 

Paul started as a Jersey 1st intern in the summer of 2021 and was hired shortly after as our Social Media Director.  In this role, Paul works to create social media content to increase awareness of current events and issues affecting the people of New Jersey. Paul is a 2022 graduate from Rutgers Business School with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He is driven by engaging with his community through the digital world.