Gregory L. Acquaviva, Esq. - Gregory L. Acquaviva, Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. Greg’s vision and drive have been invaluable to the Board and he has been instrumental in helping to achieve Michael’s Mission. He is married to Devon, Michael’s Feat past secretary, and loyal supporter and now has twin daughters.
Dana and Adam Puharic - When Adam and Dana lost three-day-old son, Michael, to a rare
chromosome disorder in 2000, they founded Michael's Feat to preserve his memory and aid other families with seriously-ill newborns and preemies. Dana and Adam live in Wall Township and have three children. In addition to running Michael's Feat, Dana heads the real estate division for Danskin Agency. Adam works within the Commercial Insurance Lines at Danskin Agency and serves as a member of the Asbury Park Rotary Club.
Amy Krok- Amy is currently the vice-chair of Michael's Feat and has worked in the insurance industry since 1998. She currently works for Liberty Mutual Insurance handling internal sales promotions and marketing. Amy resides in Freehold Township, NJ with her husband, John, and two children, one of whom was assisted by Michael's Feat.
About Michael's Feat |Executive Committee and Board
Tom Reiff - Tom Reiff, retired after serving over 28 years at the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office as Chief of the Law Enforcement Division. He lives in Wall Township with his wife Patty and daughters, Rebecca and Kaitlyn.
Cristina Olsen- Cristina Olsen became involved with Michael's Feat after the very early arrival of her son, Leo, (a Michael's Feat baby) in 2006. She is a Behavior Analyst and special educator for Middletown Township Public Schools. Cristina lives in Little Silver with her husband, Fred, and their three wonderful boys, Pierce, Leo and Ty.
Tom Cosentino- Tom is the president of iMedia Public Relations in Princeton. He is the father of two children, Mark and John. Tom resides in Morganville with his wife Ann. He graduated St. John’s University in 1983 with a B.S. in Athletic Administration.
Neven Puharic, CPA - Neven, baby Michael’s uncle, has been the treasurer for Michael's Feat since its inception. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) and has 15 years of tax and accounting experience. Neven resides in Freehold with his wife, Dawn, (who is the Michael's Feat web designer) and their three children.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD MEMBERS
Kristin Belger- Kristen, a self-employed freelance designer, has owned and operated Litm! Creative Solutions since March 1996. Kristin graduated Rutgers University with a B.A. in Graphic Design in 1992. Kristin and husband Jeff are the proud parents of Nathaniel Jefferson Belger (8/18/05-3/30/06), a Michael's Feat baby. They reside in Manasquan, NJ.
Robert F. Schillberg, Jr.- Bob provides legal counsel for Michael's Feat and is the sole proprietor of Robert F. Schillberg, Jr. LLC, a law firm that represents individual and business clients in litigating personal injury and commercial matters throughout New Jersey and New York. Bob resides in Middletown with his wife, Marie, and two daughters.
Alison Schrager - Alison is a mother of three children- Catie (a Michael's feat baby), Andrew and Nicole. She is married to her husband, Michael, and resides in Middletown. Alison graduated from St. John's University with B.S. in Management. She is a full-time mom.
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD
Kim Aufiero, RNC, Registered Nurse and a healthcare professional for 20 years. Currently Kim is a Nurse Manager of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, at K.Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ.
Tracy Bean, MSW, LSW is a licensed Social Worker in the State of New Jersey. Mother of Max and AJ, Michael’s Feat babies.
Margaret (Peggy) Bertorelli, BSN is a retired school nurse and proud grandmother of 7.
Audrey F. Falzo is an Assistant Vice-President Security Officer / Facilities Manager, Two River Community Bank.
Mary Ellen Farrell is currently a "stay at home" mom. Professionally she has worked as an elementary school teacher in New York and New Jersey.
Bill Faverzani, Corporate Director for Children’s Services at Meridian Health and Administrator of K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ.
Denice Gaffney, RN is a Director of Marketing Operations HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of New Jerseys Tinton Falls and Toms River, New Jersey.
Megan Gutierrez, CPA is currently a stay at home mom. Professionally, she worked for the largest regional accounting firm in New Jersey for seven years.
Karen Long, BSN, RNC, previously a Michael’s Feat Board Member, is a registered nurse for 22 years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch NJ. Karen served as Michael’s nurse when he was with us.
Scott R. MacFadden is Chief Administrative Officer for Birdsall Services Group, Inc. His triplet grandchildren spent time in a NICU and were beneficiaries of Michael's Feat.
Matthew Mastrorilli, together with wife Melissa Mastrorilli, is the proud father of 2 girls and the publisher of Night & Day Magazine.
Penny McDaniel is a Vice President / Market Manager with Investors Savings Bank in Deal.
Ann Merli, previously a Michael’s Feat Board Member, is an Administrative Assistant at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, and a nationally certified Massage Therapist.
Christine Petras, RN works in the NICU at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch NJ.
Matthew W. Taylor is a Senior Vice President at Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc. Members of FINRA, SIPC.
Thomas Wilkens is an Assistant Vice President of Professional Risk Placements, LLC.
Susan Hudome, MD - Medical Director and Neonatologist at Monmouth Medical Center NICU, was Michael’s doctor and now honors Michael’s memory by providing strategic vision as well as assistance in fundraising to Michael’s Feat. Susan and her husband Tom have 4 children — Grace, Matthew, Timothy, and Claire.
Christine Colasuonno is a business owner of RC Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance and a Sr. Administrative Assistant for The MITRE Corporation in Eatontown, NJ.
