Holmdel Township Administrator Donna Vieiro Becomes Ninth Woman to lead New Jersey Municipal Management Association

Holmdel Township Administrator Donna Vieiro recently became the 9th woman to lead the New Jersey Municipal Management Association in its 60-plus-year history. She and other new NJMMA officers and executive board members were sworn in at the organization’s annual awards luncheon in Atlantic City.

In addition to Vieiro, the new officers are:

Vice President: Christopher Raths, Roxbury Township Manager.

Treasurer: Theresa Casagrande, Fair Haven Borough Administrator.

Secretary: Matthew Watkins, Bloomfield Township Administrator.

“It is a privilege and honor to be selected as the president of NJMMA,” said Vieiro. “Our organization represents a diverse cross-section of individuals who epitomize dedication to public service.

“While each of us faces challenges specific to our municipalities, we all endeavor to provide residents with the highest level of service in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner possible within the mandates and economic constraints that continue to be imposed.”

This year our executive board will continue to work with legislators and various agencies on challenges such as pension reform, health insurance and other issues that are pertinent to our membership and our municipalities.

Established in the early 1950s, NJMMA is dedicated to advancing the professionalism, training, and development of public managers, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices in municipal management. The organization has been instrumental in shaping legislation and policies that affect services to residents and businesses throughout New Jersey.