Clara Maass Hospital In Belleville Names New Board Trustee

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Clara Maass Medical Center. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Clara Maass Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has announced the appointment of Daniel J. Geltrude, CPA, to its Board of Trustees.

"We are very fortunate to add Dan Geltrude to our talented roster of trustees," said Robert Gaccione, Chairman of the hospital's Board of Trustees. "His unwavering commitment to the medical center and the health of our community, combined with his keen financial acumen and insights, will position Dan as an invaluable addition and asset."

Geltrude brings a wealth of charitable and civic experience in the healthcare arena. He is the co-founder of the Mike Geltrude Foundation for Melanoma Education and Research; he serves on the board of the Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation; he is the current Chairman of the Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center, and he is the past Chairman of the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute.

"I am honored to welcome Dan to the Clara Maass and RWJBarnabas Health family," said Mary Ellen Clyne, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Clara Maass Medical Center. "With his experience in health care and his commitment to the local community, I look forward to his contributions to advance Clara Maass Medical Center."

Beyond his humanitarian efforts, Geltrude is also a longstanding New Jersey business leader. As Managing Partner of Nutley-based Geltrude & Company, LLC, founded in 1995, Geltrude provides services that include tax planning, accounting, and auditing services. He has served on numerous corporate boards and advisory councils and is a frequent guest expert on television and radio.

"I am both pleased and humbled to join the Board of Trustees," added Geltrude. "I look forward to continuing to support Clara Maass and its dedicated employees, volunteers, and medical staff in their important work."

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