Three Named to NJSBA Director Posts

Three Named to NJSBA Director Posts

Executive Director Marie S. Bilik has announced the appointment of directors for three NJSBA departments. The decisions resulted from a restructuring of Association staff, designed to continue high-quality service to the membership.

Member Services Jane Kershner has been named director of the Association’s Member Services Department, effective Feb. 11. A former president of the Haddonfield Board of Education, Jane joined the NJSBA staff as a field service representative in 1996.

The new Member Services Department will coordinate all NJSBA training and member development activities, including the Board Member Academy programs as well as training provided in-district. The department is also responsible for the delivery of dues-based and fee-based core services and customized programming. Its staff includes the field service representatives and the county coordinators/trainers, as well as some members of the former Inservice Education Department.

Association & Business Development Walter A. Meyer was appointed director of the Association & Business Development Department, effective Jan. 1. Walt had been NJSBA’s director of Inservice Education since 2005. Prior to joining the NJSBA staff in 1992, he served as director of the Center for Training and Development at Mercer County Community College. Walt is a former president of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education.

The new Association & Business Development Department will lead NJSBA entrepreneurial activities, including the creation of new products and services, marketing, and the development of revenue-generating programs. The department also encompasses the Association’s customer service call center.

Legal & Policy Services Michael Kaelber has been named acting director of the Legal & Policy Services Department. Mike joined the NJSBA staff as assistant counsel in 1988. Most recently, he served as Senior Counsel. Mike will serve in an acting capacity until June 30 at which time a decision will be made on establishing the position on a permanent basis. In his new role, Mike will oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, which include legal advocacy, policy services, and training and information resources.

The new position resulted from a change in responsibilities for the Association’s assistant executive director/general counsel, Cynthia Jahn. Under the restructuring, she will focus on serving as counsel to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Executive Director, will supervise the Association’s operations in the executive director’s absence, and will oversee the implementation of NJSBA’s strategic plan, in addition to other duties.