WEST BERGEN'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Ridgewood:   Members of West Bergen Mental Healthcare's Board of Trustees recently held their Annual Meeting and voted in a slate of officers for the 2006-2007 fiscal year.   Among those attending the meeting were (l-r): Quentin W. Wiest, Secretary, Ridgewood; Catharine M. Napolitano, Second Vice President, Saddle River; Mary Jane Bainbridge, Waldwick; Russell D. Kamp, Board President, Midland Park; Cynthia D. Porter, Ramsey; Denise Mitchell, Ho-Ho-Kus ; Barry Poskanzer, First Vice President, Allendale; Susan Newell, Franklin Lakes ; Robert Azzollini, Treasurer, Mahwah; Patrick J. Fletcher, River Edge; James E. Jaworski, Ramsey; Robin M. Kazmierczak, Oakland; The Reverend Michael H. Carrier, Ramsey and Christopher D. Byers, Executive Vice President, Wyckoff .   Not present at the annual meeting was Timothy R. Buhl, Park Ridge .

Michael J. Tozzoli, West Bergen's Chief Executive Officer said, "Over the years, West Bergen has been fortunate to have a dedicated and committed Board of Trustees.   Board members are also community volunteers and represent each of the primary towns that West Bergen serves.   The Board establishes policy and oversees management and programming of the Agency.   In total, there are 15 individuals currently serving on the Board of Trustees as well as 22 Honorary Board Members."

West Bergen is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need.   West Bergen is committed to meeting the psychological needs of each of its clients with sensitivity and responsive, innovative services of the highest quality.   West Bergen strives to improve the quality of life in Bergen County and beyond - one life at a time .