Wyckoff Names New Township Administrator

WYCKOFF, NJ — The Township Committee has named a new administrator, tabbing Matthew Cavallo as the successor to Robert J. Shannon, Jr. who is retiring after 37 years with the township. Cavallo was a unanimous selection.

Wyckoff’s recent advertisement for Township Administrator resulted in 20 applicants and, after review by the Personnel Sub-Committee, the field of candidates was narrowed down to 10, the Township Committee said.

Another review of the top 10 candidates ended in the selection of four candidates for interviews by the entire Township Committee, resulting in the unanimous selection of Cavallo.

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Cavallo, who is the current Township Manager in Verona, will begin his tenure on March 1. According to a report from My Verona NJ, Cavallo informed Verona of his departure on Friday. He began with the township in 2015.

"Matt is an extraordinary talent who has helped lead Verona through significant organizational change and numerous challenges,” said Mayor Alex Roman, according to the report.

“He has modernized and streamlined operations in every department while keeping up the high standard of service that our residents demand. He is leaving Verona much better than he found it; our roads, buildings, technology, and infrastructure all have seen upgrades and he has been diligent in setting policies and processes that will last beyond his tenure.”

Cavallo previously served as the Business Administrator for the Township of Washington, in Bergen County, and in several positions with the Township of Wayne. His connections in Wayne run deep, as Cavallo is a current Trustee for the Wayne Fire Department and an EMT with the Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad.

Cavallo also recently received the Credentialed Manager designation by the International City/County Managers Association.

The ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program recognizes professional local government managers qualified by a combination of education and experience, adherence to high standards of integrity, and an assessed commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, according to a news release.

Currently, there are only eight active credentialed managers in New Jersey.