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Restaurant Gala Committee

Co-Chairs

  • Terry Budd '78Atlantic Cape Foundation and Atlantic Cape Community College (Retired)
  • Deb Pellegrino '92, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Members

  • Edwin Blake, Blake and Associates (Honorary Member)
  • Lawrence Alexander, Jr., Oak View Hospitality Group
  • Leigh Chairman, Spencer Gifts
  • Fran CoppolaHistoric Towne of Smithville
  • Karen DalboraRenault Winery
  • Rebecca GuerrasioCrest Savings Bank
  • Sandi HarveyVisit Atlantic City (Retired)
  • Chef James Hennessey, '00Aramark - Lincoln Financial Field
  • Brian W. JonesThe First National Bank of Elmer
  • Greg KoshlandCaesars Entertainment
  • Chris LeeHarrah's Resort Atlantic City
  • Janet MarkowitzChester's Plant and Flowers
  • Chef Joseph Massaglia, Mama Mia's Ristorante (Retired)
  • Mila McDonoughSchultz-Hill Foundation/Atlantic City Ballet
  • Hugh TurnerOcean Casino Resort and Atlantic Cape Foundation
  • John "Scannicchio" VaralliScannicchio's Restaurant (Retired)
  • Sybil Victor, Atlantic City Fire Department (Retired)
  • Dennis Vrba, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
  • Kailin Wise '03, Ocean Casino Resort

Atlantic Cape Team

  • Laura Batchelor, Marketing & College Relations
  • Deena HappersettMarketing & College Relations
  • Kristin Jackson '09,  - Advancement
  • Yessenia Garcia, Marketing & College Relations
  • Nicole Thompson, Marketing & College Relations
  • David Zuba '18, Marketing & College Relations

Ex-Officio

  • Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, Atlantic Cape Community College
  • James Rutala, President, Atlantic Cape Foundation
  • Jean McAlisterExecutive Director, Atlantic Cape Foundation and Chief of Staff
  • Chef Joseph Sheridan '96, Director, Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
  • Christopher Mularz '01, Associate Director, Atlantic Cape Foundation and Advancement Officer
  • Jeffrey Wenzel, Associate Director, Atlantic Cape Foundation and Director, Restricted Accounting