Board of Directors

Hours

Manahawkin Office: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Office: Tuesdays: 9:00am-3:00pm

Interfaith Health & Support Services Board of Directors

Interfaith is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to serving the needs of Seniors in Southern Ocean County.  

Joanne Leichte, R.N, B.S.N.

President

Joanne lives in Ship Bottom with her husband.  As Manager of Outreach at Southern Ocean Medical Center in 1998 she was cofounder of Interfaith with St Francis Community Center. She has served as President of the board since its founding. As a nurse she worked clinically and administratively for 44 years. She retired in 2021 as Experience Educator & Coach for Hackensack Meridian Heath Southern Region. 

Since then she treasures time with family especially, her 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She also enjoys travel and the beach . Her greatest joy is serving God’s people where ever He sends her. 

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Joanne lives in Ship Bottom with her husband.  As Manager of Outreach at Southern Ocean Medical Center in 1998 she was cofounder of Interfaith with St Francis Community Center. She has served as President of the board since its founding. As a nurse she worked clinically and administratively for 44 years. She retired in 2021 as Experience Educator & Coach for Hackensack Meridian Heath Southern Region. 

Since then she treasures time with family especially, her 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She also enjoys travel and the beach . Her greatest joy is serving God’s people where ever He sends her. 

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Marie Logue, PhD

Vice President

Marie lives in Barnegat Light and began with Interfaith in 2015 as a transport volunteer. She later joined the board and agreed to serve as Vice President. She was an English Professor and student affairs administrator at Rutgers University-- New Brunswick for 30 years. She retired in 2012 as Assistant Vice-President of Undergraduate Education. Now travel, hiking, and helping seniors are among her greatest joys.

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Marie lives in Barnegat Light and began with Interfaith in 2015 as a transport volunteer. She later joined the board and agreed to serve as Vice President. She was an English Professor and student affairs administrator at Rutgers University-- New Brunswick for 30 years. She retired in 2012 as Assistant Vice-President of Undergraduate Education. Now travel, hiking, and helping seniors are among her greatest joys.

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Frederic J. Schragger, Esq.

Treasurer

Fred is an experienced Attorney, living in Harvey Cedars with a passion for helping others.

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Fred is an experienced Attorney, living in Harvey Cedars with a passion for helping others.

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Jaimee Henbest, Esq.

Secretary

Born and raised in Forked River, Jaimee currently resides in Manahawkin with her husband and son. She graduated from Georgian Court University and the University of Baltimore Law School, with a legal career over 25 years primarily in estate planning and probate administration. Jaimee's commitment to both her profession and her community inspired her to join the board. In her free time, Jaimee enjoys spending time with her family, hiking in the mountains, and relaxing at the beach.

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Born and raised in Forked River, Jaimee currently resides in Manahawkin with her husband and son. She graduated from Georgian Court University and the University of Baltimore Law School, with a legal career over 25 years primarily in estate planning and probate administration. Jaimee's commitment to both her profession and her community inspired her to join the board. In her free time, Jaimee enjoys spending time with her family, hiking in the mountains, and relaxing at the beach.

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Eileen Dolan, R.N.

Member

Eileen resides in Sea Oaks in Little Egg Harbor Township.   Her joy and loves of her life are her 6 children, 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Eileen is an R.N. and has been employed by Hackensack Meridian for 36 years, currently working as a nurse educator. She was a first responder after sandy providing food, clothing and housed a family for seven months. Eileen has been involved in  numerous charity golf tournaments to benefit the hospital and her church. She is an active volunteer at the food bank, Family Promise, a Eucharistic minister and helps with the youth at her church. Eileen enjoys playing golf, Bridge and helping others.

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Eileen resides in Sea Oaks in Little Egg Harbor Township.   Her joy and loves of her life are her 6 children, 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Eileen is an R.N. and has been employed by Hackensack Meridian for 36 years, currently working as a nurse educator. She was a first responder after sandy providing food, clothing and housed a family for seven months. Eileen has been involved in  numerous charity golf tournaments to benefit the hospital and her church. She is an active volunteer at the food bank, Family Promise, a Eucharistic minister and helps with the youth at her church. Eileen enjoys playing golf, Bridge and helping others.

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Boni Hays

Member

Boni proudly joined Interfaith as one of the original volunteers in the mid-nineties, while employed by Southern Regional School District as the Professional Assistant to the Superintendent. Once she retired in 2005, Boni was able to devote more time to driving seniors to their medical appointments. She is so grateful to the work of so many with how Interfaith has grown in our community. 

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Boni proudly joined Interfaith as one of the original volunteers in the mid-nineties, while employed by Southern Regional School District as the Professional Assistant to the Superintendent. Once she retired in 2005, Boni was able to devote more time to driving seniors to their medical appointments. She is so grateful to the work of so many with how Interfaith has grown in our community. 

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Jaqueline Phillips

Member

Jacqueline Phillips joined our Board in 2024. Jackie works as the Director of Community Relations at Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. As a long-time resident of New Gretna, and with a career in healthcare she brings with her an appreciation for our mission, and a genuine care for the Seniors in Southern Ocean County. 

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Jacqueline Phillips joined our Board in 2024. Jackie works as the Director of Community Relations at Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. As a long-time resident of New Gretna, and with a career in healthcare she brings with her an appreciation for our mission, and a genuine care for the Seniors in Southern Ocean County. 

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Father Andrew Reitz

Member

Father Andrew is a Franciscan priest ordained 1871 and a Franciscan for 60 years, Originally from Allegany, NY he has worked in formation programs with the Friars in Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and in parishes in New Jersey, Florida and New York City. Father Andrew currently serves at St. Francis Parish, Long Beach Island, NJ.

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Father Andrew is a Franciscan priest ordained 1871 and a Franciscan for 60 years, Originally from Allegany, NY he has worked in formation programs with the Friars in Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and in parishes in New Jersey, Florida and New York City. Father Andrew currently serves at St. Francis Parish, Long Beach Island, NJ.

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Monsignor Ken Tuzeneu

Member

Monsignor Ken was born in Monmouth County, one of five children. He studied for the priesthood in Baltimore, but has spent all of his life in New Jersey. He is currently pastor of St. Mary’s, Barnegat/Manahawkin where he has served since 1992. 

He loves the community and has been with Interfaith from the beginning

believing very much in its mission. When not involved in his church duties, he can be overheard telling a “Murphy” joke, at least which some are funny!

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Monsignor Ken was born in Monmouth County, one of five children. He studied for the priesthood in Baltimore, but has spent all of his life in New Jersey. He is currently pastor of St. Mary’s, Barnegat/Manahawkin where he has served since 1992. 

He loves the community and has been with Interfaith from the beginning

believing very much in its mission. When not involved in his church duties, he can be overheard telling a “Murphy” joke, at least which some are funny!

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Robert Van Naarden

Member

Rob is a resident of Long Beach Island, and brings a variety of business and technology experience to the Board.

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Rob is a resident of Long Beach Island, and brings a variety of business and technology experience to the Board.

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