1050 Jeanette Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Phone: 908-687-7976
Who We Are
Mission
Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Purpose
Our purpose is to provide caring, adult professionals and a safe place for youth to learn and grow where hope and opportunity is provided through life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Before school, after school, during the summer months and on Friday nights, the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan engages members in fun and educational activities that help develop a sound moral compass and influence their ability to succeed in life.
Locations
Union Club/Corporate Office
Elizabeth Club
513-515 Richmond Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Phone:Â (908) 351-3344
Hillside Clubs
AP Morris Elementary School
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School
Hurden Looker Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School
Phone:Â (908) 687-2697 ext. 102
Roselle Clubs
Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School
Harrison Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
L.V. Moore Middle School
Kindergarten Success Academy
Phone: (908) 351-3344
Plainfield Clubs
145 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Stillman Elementary School
Queen City Academy Charter School
Phone:Â (908) 822-8672
Staff
Caring, well-trained staff, are the foundation for all we do in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County. There is a strong bond of love, trust and friendship that has been forged between the kids and the staff who guide them.

Russell Triolo
Chief Executive Officer
Russell Triolo has over 40 years executive level experience and is recognized throughout the Boys & Girls Clubs of America movement as a visionary leader.

Sal Dovi
Chief Operating Officer

Carlos Calisto
Comptroller
Carlos Calisto’s non-profit career spans over 25 years, the last 20 with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County. Carlos started his Boys & Girls Club Career in 1996.

Lisa Sepetjian
Marketing & Development

Peggy Woodward
Corporate Administrative Assistant

Joseph Demaio
Assistant to the CEO

Yefin Shoykhet
Aquatics Director

Lucero Cano
Assistant Aquatics Director

Gemma Samper
Bingo Director

Jennifer Cerqueira
Hillside Club Director

Lita Thomas
Elizabeth & Roselle Club Director

Candace Barnes
Elizabeth Education & Teen Services

Erin Duffy
Plainfield Club Director

Deandre Hollingsworth
Plainfield Associate Club Director

Ronald Brangman
Union Associate Club Director

Jurvany Damas
Union Education & Teen Services
Board of Directors
The guidance and commitment of our Board of Directors is truly the lifeblood of our organization. Comprised of local business and civic leaders, these volunteers lend their substantial expertise, commitment and support in leading the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County.

Marcy Metz
Chairman

Bob Poles
President

Wendy Cama
VP of Finance

Frank Lawrence
VP of Facilities

Brian Phillips
VP of Resource Development

Fred Sharooz-Scampato
VP of Human Resources

Regina Nicholls
Board Secretary
Investors Bank

Geraldine Boone
Board Member

Brenda Williams-Butts
Board Member

Michael Kaplonski
Board Member

Mary Makfinsky
Board Member

Scott Myers
Board Member

Ed Palmieri
Board Member

Rob Oliver
Board Member

Kimberly Smith
Board Member

Derrick Watkins
Board Member

Tricia Vohden
Board Member

Wycliffe Wilkinson
Board Member

Jennifer Young
Board Member
Corporate Advisory Board
The Corporate Advisory Board is a vital link in the Clubs' mission to connect with the local business community in the Union County area.

Stephanie Branna
CAB Member

Yvette Bonk
CAB Member

Felicia Daniels
CAB Member

Mary Kaplonski
CAB Member

Russ Lomuscio
CAB Member

Jackie Scampato
CAB Member

Ruth Sutton
CAB Member
Silpadia Designs

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"
- John Quincy Adams
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County appreciates everything our staff and volunteers have done, are doing, and will do to ensure that we continue to make a difference around our community and in the lives of young people.