ABOUT THE MTA/NJ

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), established in 1972 and comprised of over 300 marine related businesses, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the recreational marine industry and waterways in the State of New Jersey.  The MTA/NJ is dedicated to the interests of the industry as a whole for the benefit of its individual members and the consumers whom they serve.

MTA/NJ Staff

Melissa Danko

Executive Director

Marine Trades Association of New Jersey

2516 Highway 35, 2nd Floor

Manasquan, NJ 08736

732-292-1051/F 732-292-1041

mdanko@mtanj.org

 

Eileen Cavanaugh

Office Manager

Marine Trades Association of New Jersey

2516 Highway 35, 2nd Floor

Manasquan, NJ 08736

732-292-1051/F 732-292-1041

ecavanaugh@mtanj.org

 

Chelsea Simkins

Project Manager
Marine Trades Association of New Jersey

2516 Highway 35, 2nd Floor

Manasquan, NJ 08736

732-292-1051/F 732-292-1041

csimkins@mtanj.org

MTA/NJ Board of Directors
Officers

 President
Kersten Roehsler
Viking Terminal Marine
732-238-9434

 Vice President I
Fred Brueggemann
Statewide Marine Services LLC
732-793-6730

 Vice President II
Walter Johnson, III
Johnson & Towers, Inc.
856-234-6990

 

Secretary
Raymond D. Bogan, Esq.
Sinn, Fitsimmons, Cantoli,
Bogan & West
732-892-1000

Treasurer
Ed Harrison, III
Baywood Marina
732-477-3322


Directors 
 

 Rick Castellini
Island Marine Center, LLC
609-624-1117

 Don Ditzel
Comstock Yacht Sales & Marina
732-899-2500

 Tom Mackie
South Harbor Marine
609-693-3658

 Pat Salinas
Morgan Marina, Inc.
732-721-2290

 Jim Cerruti
Fair Haven Yacht Works
732-747-3010

 Ray Fernandez
Bridge Marina, Inc.
973-663-1976

 Ed McCarthy
McCarthy's Marine Sales
732-528-8200

 Mike Sinnema
Birdsall Services Group
732-961-2162

Brian Fischer
MESCO
609-294-3384

Chris Ohrenich
Independent Insurance Agent & Broker
609-513-0355 

Gregory S. Wright
John B. Wright Insurance
732-223-6611

 

 
Regional Board of Governors

KERSTEN ROEHSLER (Northern Chair)

DAVE DiPAOLO (Central Chair)

CHRIS OHRENICH (Southern Chair)

RAY FERNANDEZ, Bridge Marina, Inc. (Lake Hopatcong Region)

 

Honorary Directors
ELEANOR BOCHENEK, Ph.D. Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
GEORGIANNA FORLENZO, Past MTA/NJ Executive Director 1991-2001

 

MTA/NJ Active Past Presidents
ED CROOKS, Coldwell Banker Joe Connell Realty
GEORGE FRANCIS, Surf & Offshore
ED HARRISON, JR, Baywood Marina
TOM LEAMING, Leamings Marina
PAUL TERZIAN, Causeway Marine
RICK TRABER, Pier 47 Marina

MTA/NJ Hall of Fame  

The MTA/NJ Hall of Fame was established to honor those members/individuals who have made a significant contribution to the recreational boating industry in New Jersey.  This award will be presented to an individual, group or organization who, over the years, has proven to be outstanding in furthering the MTA/NJ's objectives and promoting the marine industry.   Please click here to open the nomination form.  Please print, complete and fax back to the MTA/NJ office at 732-292-1041.  Nomination forms will be reviewed by the MTA/NJ Hall of Fame/Nominating Committee and, if someone is selected, inductions will take place at the Annual Dinner & Elections on April 28, 2011.  MTA/NJ Hall of Fame Inductees.


MTA/NJ Political Action Committee

The MTA/NJ PAC is a non-partisan, non-profit, political action committee formed to raise voluntary contributions to use in supporting candidates for state and local elective offices who share boating concerns and are sensitive to expanding the recreational boating business and opportunities. 

The MTA/NJ PAC ensures members the opportunity to participate in the election and support of candidates who make decisions affecting our business and the New Jersey recreational boating industry.

MTA/NJ PAC Enrollment Form

 

MTA/NJ Committees Open to the Membership

There are a number of committees that are open to MTA/NJ members. Please click here to view the committee listing and sign up sheet.