NCS Bergen County

Prior to launching his “Speaking on Joy and Happiness” venture, Geoff was the co-founder of eMarketer, a New York-based company providing data, analysis and insights on all aspects of digital marketing and ecommerce on a global scale. In serving his various roles at eMarketer for over two decades, Geoff quickly became sought-after as a dynamic motivational speaker within the digital marketing indu...

Andrew joined Regency Wealth Management as a Partner in 2010 after a two year affiliation with LPL Financial and over 18 years in Alliance Bernstein’s Fixed Income Division. As a Senior Vice President, he formed and headed Alliance’s corporate bond research group, managed institutional global credit portfolios, a credit oriented hedge fund, and a retail balanced mutual fund. He has also helped man...

Rich Garza originally from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has lived in San Antonio, Texas for over 30 years. Rich played offensive line and started his college career at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was a four-year letterman, captain, and two-time offensive line MVP. In the early – mid 80’s, Rich continued to play football at the professional level for the Philadelphia Eagles...

A graduate of Nyack College, Manhattanville College, New York Theological Seminary and New York University, Dr. Schroeder served churches in New York, New Jersey, and England. On the missional front, he has served overseas and at home with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Trans World Radio and International Teams, and continues preaching ministries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe....

Matthew Maher is a 2007 graduate of Temple University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Legal Studies. He is also a former professional soccer player, playing on teams in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Philadelphia respectively. He is the author of the book(s): U MAY B THE ONLY BIBLE SOMEBODY READS: R U LEGIBLE?; Imprisoned by Peace...

Randy Wilson serves as FRC’s Director of Men’s Ministries. He travels the country building relationships with Christian ministers, speaking at regional and local pastoral gatherings and calling them to be Watchmen on the Wall (Isaiah 62:6). Prior to joining FRC, Mr. Wilson worked in the public policy department of Focus on the Family, where he started and developed state Family Policy Councils acr...

Dr. Joël Núñez is a New Jersey state licensed clinical psychologist. In 1996, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Psychology from Drew University in Madison, NJ. He earned a full scholarship to study psychology at Penn State University in University Park, PA graduating in 2003 with a Ph. D. in adult clinical psychology. As a graduate student, he was awarded the prestigious Soros Fellow...

There is an Isaiah 61 calling on Raun’s life; he is on a mission to help men to find their place in the Father’s heart. Raun loves to use his God-given talent in music to lead congregational worship and has had the unique privilege of doing so in churches of varied races and cultures. In his younger years, he was part of project mgt team at AECOM, a global leader in commercial construction. His fa...

Arnie Cole (EdD, Pepperdine) is the CEO of Back to the Bible and Director of Research and Development for the Center for Bible Engagement. With his passion for research and helping others, Dr. Cole has been active most of his professional life in developing methodologies, processes and best practices to instill significant behavioral change in individuals. A serial entrepreneur, Arnie pioneered di...

Dr. Pier moved to New York from South Dakota in 1984. He served for thirteen years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship overseeing 15 campuses as Area Director and spoke at the 1993 and 1996 Urbana Mission Conferences. In 1988, Mac founded Concerts of Prayer with colleagues from Here’s Life Inner City. To date, more than 250,000 people from 2,000 churches have participated in the Metro NYC praye...

As a result of The Lord’s continuous Favor, Steve Wolf has been fortunate to experience a track record of demonstrated, continual business success within large and small organizations in the marketing research and consulting space. Over the years, The Lord enabled Steve to excel in simultaneous, multiple roles (in the US and globally), creating/implementing vision and strategy, attracting/retainin...

Raymond H. Harris established one of the country’s largest corporate architectural firms.  The firm was ranked as the number two American retail design firm for three years by McGraw Hill Architectural Record Magazine. While leading his firm, he helped establish numerous other businesses, ministry efforts and projects.  Using his business acumen, he capitalized educational, medical, manufacturing,...

First, & most importantly, I’m a husband of a beautiful wife & father to an amazing 4-year-old. Of secondary importance, I am the owner of Beard & Bowler Productions, a Commercial Filmmaking creative company that helps nonprofits raise funds & awareness through the power of storytelling via video. I have worn all the hats, including an English bowler, in my time building this company & have been p...

Bob joined Crossmark in May 2021 as Chief Investment Officer (CIO),  bringing over 40 years of industry experience to guide the investment process and serve as portfolio manager for multiple Crossmark large-cap strategies. He also utilizes his investment expertise to provide weekly and quarterly investment commentaries, as well as annual market predictions. Bob is a regular guest and contributor t...

As the Senior Partner and CEO of Hampton Square Wealth Management, Scott helps over 170 households and organizations to plan, invest, and steward their money in a way that reflects their values and life goals. Scott worked for Northwestern Mutual Insurance and then Merrill Lynch before starting Hampton Square Wealth Management, so he could focus on values-aligned investing and talk more freely abo...

Along with his brother, Jon began his career as a teenager working for ESPN as a camera operator in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Jon worked as a sports cameraman and covered University of Alabama games all over the country and also worked with ESPN College Football Primetime, FOX NFL, and the NBA. In 2002, he founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were...

Ron Hutchcraft is an impassioned contemporary evangelist, speaker, author and radio host. As President of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Ron and his team specialize in developing authentic, relevant and creative tools to, as Ron says, "Bring the lost to the Cross." Ron is committed to communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost in their language and to motivating and equipping believers to co...

Cole retired from a 37-year career on Wall Street in 2021. He currently serves as managing partner and founder of Narrowgate Partners, a consulting and advisory firm. He is an author and will publish his book, “The Narrow Gate,” this fall. He spent the last 11 years of his career in investment banking at Citibank, where he was co-head of the leveraged finance business for the U.S. and Canada. In t...

Tucker Rodkey is a visionary leader, artist, communicator and founder of Painting Freedom Ministries. At the age of 17, Tucker was given a vision to use art to spread the Gospel. Over the following years, Tucker travelled all across the United States painting and preaching the Gospel. In 2017, this gave birth to Painting Freedom Ministries, a team of artists dedicated to the sole purpose of using...

The 30-year owner of a construction company, Mike Palombi has been building foundations—both for houses and for young lives. In 2008, Mike was able to accomplish what even the law said he’d never be able to accomplish; he received a Standard Certification for Teacher of Carpentry allowing him to teach in any school in the State of New Jersey. Since his release from prison, Mike has used his trade...

Mason Rutledge is the national Executive Partner of the New Canaan Society. His appointment was announced at the 2023 NCS National Retreat. Mason is also President of Grand Avenue Consulting and Red Door Investments and serves on the Board of KIROS, a marketplace ministry in Seattle/Bellevue, WA. Prior to starting at NCS, he was the President of C3 Leaders, a ministry to business owners. Mason pre...

Waikiki "Kiki" Paulino: Fusing Profound Commercial Real Estate Acumen with Christian Faith-Driven Leadership for Comprehensive Impact Waikiki Paulino, affectionately known as Kiki, is a dual force in commercial real estate development and Christian faith-based community service. Leveraging more than 25 years of experience, Kiki has managed projects with budgets totaling an inspiring $2.5 billion a...

Branch Commander, Homeland Security Branch, New Jersey State Police Christopher M. DeMaise was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on June 1, 2023, and has faithfully served more than 24 years with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP). He currently oversees the Homeland Security Branch which encompasses the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and the Special Operations Section. This group is compri...

Greg Brenneman is Executive Chairman of CCMP and a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee. Mr. Brenneman plays an active leadership role in executing the Firm’s overall strategy while remaining actively engaged in completing transactions, developing strategies and coaching the senior management of CCMP’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining CCMP in October 2008, Mr. Brenneman served as Chairma...

Joseph Kelley is the Founder of Building For Him Ministries, an organization with the mission to educate, advance economic development and raise up disciples and leaders throughout the world. They are currently working closely with pastors in India, Venezuela, Pakistan, and Kenya. He is also the president of On-Site Construction– he has built the highest quality architecturally designed custom hou...