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Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 Page A11 local Business Hall of Fame members talk shop at Junior Achievement Perth Amboy hospital guard stole from patient, cops say Gathering aims to inspire youth of NJ. MyCentralJersey.com Home News Tribune Front row from left: Class of 2014 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame laureates: Thomas Bracken, New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce; Peter Cocoziello, Advance Realty; and Amy Mansue, Children's Specialized Hospital. Back row from left: Catherine Milone, president JANJ; Patrick Cozza; Barbara Koster, Prudential; event Chairwoman Michelle Lee; JANJ State Board Chair, Dlno E. Robusto, Chubb Group of Insurance Cos.

with Junior Achievement student ambassadors, photo courtesy of junior achievement Staff Report PERTH AMBOY A security guard employed by Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy Division, was charged with theft Jan. 23, police said. A patient being treated in the emergency room was transferred to another room for continued treatment but left her purse behind during the transfer, police said. An orderly at the hospital found the purse and turned it over to security officer Rodolfo Ruiz, 34, of Perth Amboy. Before returning the purse to the patient, Ruiz allegedly went through it and removed her debit card.

He then left the hospital and, while he was still working, went down the street to Jezsif Fried Chicken, 481 New Brunswick Ave. There he used the stolen debit card and withdrew $1,400, police said. As Police Officer Jose Santiago was speaking with the victim and gathering information for the police report, Ruiz arrived and attempted to give back the stolen money. Ruiz was charged with theft and Judge Maria Del Valle-Koch set his bail was set at $5,000, without the option of paying 10 percent. Staff Report NEWARK Junior Achievement of New Jersey recently held its annual Laureate Legacy Breakfast at Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

here. This gathering gave the youth an opportunity to engage in dialogue with business executives who they normally wouldn't have access to inspiring them to achieve their potential in life. Along with JANJ's State Board Chairman Dino E. Robus-to, president of commercial and specialty lines at the Chubb Group of Insurance were past and present New Jersey Business Hall of Fame honor-ees and Junior Achievement board members from various companies who sat with groups of the student ambassadors. path and creating goals, to the importance of networking, mentorship and crafting a personal brand and mission, which were relevant subject matter to help the students be empowered to own their economic success.

The group will come together again at the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame gala on April 3 in Newark for the induction of the 2014 laureates: Thomas Bracken, CEO and president, of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce; Peter Cocoziello, CEO and ppresi-dent of Advance Realty; and Amy Mansue, CEO and president, Children's Specialized Hospital. For event details visit www.janj.org. Flanked by Trish Oelrich of PHI Holdings Inc. and Keitha Lackey, president of Executive Women of New Jersey, Louise Mehrotra, Johnson Johnson vice president of investor relations, accepts the award for commitment to board gender diversity, cheryl makinstaff photo "They must unite for growth and jobs," she said. "I believe it takes both entities to get the economy going again.

That is the biggest challenge in the country." Morrison advised those in attendance to seek out mentors, sponsors and network while advocating and encouraging the younger generation of women. "These are signs of strength, not weakness. You can't do it by yourself. There have been many who have helped me earn my 'seat at the she said. "I come from a generation of women who found it exhilarating to break the glass ceiling.

We viewed obstacles as opportunities. We paved the way for the next generation of women in business. Go for it. Be persistent." While gender diversity on boards continues to be a sticking point, Morrison said she hopes by the time her almost 1-year-old granddaughter is of age, "this will no longer be an issue." "If we continue to do it, others will too. The bottom line is that this is good for the bottom line," she said.

"I envision women in her generation will be equally and fully represented and have many more seats at the table." The breakfast also recognized 16 state companies, including Campbell, for their commitment to board gender diversity. Headquartered in New Brunswick, Johnson Johnson was one of the 16 honored. For Louise Mehrotra, vice president of investor relations, she credits the success of women in the company to CEO Alex Gorsky's leadership and dedication to mentor-ship. "We are honored to be the recipient of this award," Mehrotra said. "Our CEO Alex Gorsky sets a great example.

He really believes in the value of diversity of thought and action." Kendall O'Brien, vice president of corporate finance, said it was inspiring to see so many state companies recognized. "They are leading the way in recognizing these for including women in leadership positions on the board and in operations," O'Brien said. "There is still much to do. But it is a good start." O'Brien, who is also Women's Leadership Institute chair, and Mehrotra agreed that it was rewarding to see so many young women at the breakfast. Founded in 1980, EWNJ is where executive women in the state connect and collaborate across sectors to share experiences, develop relationships and build business.

The full results of the study are available online at www.ewnj.org. Staff Writer Cheryl Makin: 732-565-7256; cmakin njpressmedia.com WOMEN Continued from Page A1 progress in having women on their boards," said Keitha Lackey, president of EWNJ and senior vice president of FWD Direct. Despite the positive trajectory of the results, the report also indicated that women still are un-derrepresented on boards, with one-third of New Jersey's 111 companies on the Russell 3000 having no women on their boards. "The results of our inaugural survey are encouraging, but clearly we need to accelerate the pace to bring about a balance of men and women on corporate boards," Lackey said. "We hope that this report spotlighting the leading companies will encourage others to follow suit.

Called a "landmark study" by Catherine L. Bromilow, partner of the Center for Board Governance at PwC, formerly known as Pricewaterhou-seCoopers, the report, produced by EWNJ in collaboration with PwC was compiled after an analysis of the New Jersey companies listed on the Russell 3000 as of June 2013. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies, representing about 98 of the invest-able equity market. "A Seat at the Table" found that of 1,007 board seats in 111 companies, 139, or 14 percent, were These conversations were followed by panel discussions with the Class of 2014 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame Laureates led by the Hall of Fame event chairwoman, Michelle Lee, northeast regional president for community banking at Wells Fargo.

Topics included everything from choosing one's career held by women. This is slightly higher than the national average of 12 percent. State Fortune 500 companies within the Russell 3000 did slightly better, with 41 of 217 board seats, or 19 percent, filled by women, Bromilow said. Additionally, Bromilow said that 33 of the 111 companies, or 30 percent, had no women directors, but of the 19 state Fortune 500 companies within the Russell 3000, only one had no women directors. Among the 111 companies, four women are CEOs with another having been named this year, she said.

"Thirty years ago, as a young staff member in a large firm, I would see an older man and know that he was a partner. I would see an older woman and know that she was an executive assistant," Bromilow said. "It is amazing to see how things have changed. It is the right thing to do, but even more importantly it makes business sense." The breakfast featured Denise M. Morrison, president and CEO of Camden-based Campbell Soup as keynote speaker.

Morrison is one of five women CEOs in the state that have broken the proverbial "glass ceiling." Additionally, the board at Campbell has the highest number of female directors of all companies surveyed. "I am the 12th CEO, and the first woman to be named CEO in the company's 145-year history," ALK Electric 9732 J. Merola13VH03442400 Hard to find parts. Parts for all makes models. Used cars for sale.

We Buy Late Model Wrecks Delivery Towing Available East Brunswick Foreign Domestic Car Parts Foreign Car Specialist 1 7 Harts Lane East Brunswick, NJ 732-254-6501 I mother, she taught us that ambition is a part of femininity." Morrison said she does not believe that women should have to emulate men in the business world. Rather, she said "women can be ambitious and be interested in shoes." "I think the most important thing is to be yourself," she said. For Morrison, the tri-fecta of success lies in a balance of academics, spiritual and physical aspects of life and to "integrate work and life." She advises women to have "a personal mission" and "a career plan." As for a successful business, Morrison said it is crucial for companies to have a "responsibility where we live and work" to give back to make a difference. Morrison also stressed that the government and business worlds must work together. Morrison said.

"That is a tangible sign of progress and it is a privilege to be here. There are many women ready and willing to take the lead, but we still have a long way to go." A self-professed "Jersey girl," Morrison was raised in the Elberon section of Long Branch and graduated from Long Branch High School. Morrison credits her upbringing and her parents with the seed of her success. This success took 35 years of "patience and perseverance." "My father was the father of four daughters. I remember him telling us that the world would open up for women, and he wanted us to be prepared," said Morrison, whose sister Maggie Wild-erotter is chairman and CEO of Frontier Communications, also a Fortune 500 company.

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