Morris County Chamber of Commerce to honor Joseph Longo

The Morris County Chamber of Commerce will honor local business leader Joseph Longo of Morristown, president of Longo Electrical-Mechanical, Inc., with the William P. Huber Award for Outstanding Community Service at the chamber's 97th Annual Meeting Luncheon, being held February 2 at the Hanover Marriott Hotel.

The William P. Huber Award honors the former president of St. Claire’s Health System and integral member of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.

Longo has long been active in community support. He sits on the board of directors of the P.G. Chambers School in Cedar Knolls, which supports children with developmental disabilities. He is a member of the board of directors of Morris Habitat for Humanity, where he is a past chair of the Corporate Development Committee. He also sits on the board of directors of the chamber.

Longo previously served as president of the board of Family Service for Morris County and as a board member of the Mayo Center for Performing Arts and Jersey battered Women's Services.

"My father, Joseph J. Longo, was a close friend of Bill Huber," Longo said. "While I did not know him personally, Joe Sr. has fond memories of Bill and his genuine good heart. He was a 'class act' and never was too busy to contribute his time and money for the benefit of those in need. I am humbled to be mentioned in the same breath with the likes of Bill and all the past recipients of this distinguished award."

Added B.J. Agugliaro, managing partner-New Jersey at PwC and president of the board of directors of the chamber, "Joe's straight talk and 'do the right thing' attitude guides his words and actions. I am honored to have served on the board alongside Joe and I am glad to see him recognized with this prestigious award."

The chamber's Annual Meeting Luncheon is scheduled for Feb. 2 at the Hanover Marriott Hotel, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To register, visit http://events.morrischamber.org or call 973.539.3882.