The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center announces the appointment of Joseph Garipoli, CFP as President of Board of Trustees. Mr. Garipoli is semi-retired with over 45 years of financial industry experience including investment research and management, comprehensive financial planning and budgeting, and financial development and stewardship programs and practices. Currently, he is engaged in foreign resort property development. Mr. Garipoli is a graduate of New York University and a long time resident of Long Branch.
Also named on the Board of Trustees is Nicholas DiFranco. Mr. DiFranco is an associate director of Global US SEC Independence Center at Ernst & Young LLC. He is an an experienced professional in regulatory matters in the financial services and accounting industries.
Members of the Board of Trustees consist of experienced leaders in their fields who volunteer their time and expertise for the betterment of our grant funded 501c(3) non profit. Providing financial, legal, fundraising, planning and development guidance ensure the efficiency and efficacy in following our mission. Also serving on the Long Branch Concordance Board of Trustees are Juliet Gosset, vice president; Ellen Falvo, secretary; Don Campbell, Esq., treasurer; Mark Gallup; Rita Torres, LCSW; Jessica Bragen and Mychael Mills.
“We’re extremely pleased to announce these two new appointments to our board,” says Lisa Wilson, MSW and executive director of the Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center. “Joe Garipoli brings an extensive financial background, along with an innovative approach to leadership, while Nick DiFranco has a strong record of commitment to the community, as well as a wealth of compliance and technology knowledge. Their individual strengths will be tremendous assets to the the LBC.”
