New Jersey Department of Health Community Health and Wellness Unit NJ Council on Physical Fitness and Sports PO Box 364 50 E. State Street, 6th Floor Trenton, NJ 08625-0364
Phone: 609-292-2209 Fax: 609-292-9599
Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (NJCPFS) promotes public awareness of the importance of and opportunities for physical fitness and sports activities to achieve healthier lifestyles. The 16-member council is appointed by the Governor and works to benefit New Jerseyans of all ages, but focuses particularly on the state's youth through partnerships with physical fitness and sports programs.
Council Members
John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT Chair, New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Medical Coordinator, Major League Soccer President and CEO, JAG Physical Therapy
Carl Banks Former NY Giants Linebacker and Superbowl Winner
Gian-Paul Gonzalez-Alberti, M.Ed. Motivational Speaker, “All In” High school teacher, Union City, NJ
Al Leiter Former Major League Baseball Pitcher
Jackie Malaska Executive Director, NJ Association of Health, Physical Education, and Dance
Jeff Marmelstein, MS, CPT, CCES, CMES Exercise Physiologist, Fitness and Personal Training Director, The Club at Woodbridge
Wendy Moyle NJ Park and Recreation Association Representative
Bart Oates Former New York Giants Football Player and Superbowl Winner Vice President, Gale & Wentworth Commercial Real Estate
Robb Rehberg, PHD, ATC, NREMT Professor and Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education at William Paterson University Founder/Partner, Rehberg Konin Group Executive Director, Sport Safety International
Felicia Stoler, DCN, MS, RDN, FACSM Registered dietician, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living
Resource Members
Mary Ann Christopher, MSN, RN, FAAN Chief of Clinical Operations and Transformation, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ
John Kripsak, D.O. Board certified sports medicine and family practice physician Chairman, NJSIAA Medical Advisory Board Member, Brain Injury Alliance of NJ Sports Concussion Committee Team Physician, Somerset Patriots Baseball Team School and Team Physician, Bridgewater Raritan High School, Hunterdon Central High School, and Somerville High School
John Kulin, D.O. CEO, The Urgent Care Group, PA Founding Member and President, North East Regional Urgent Care Association Member, Precision Sports Performance
Barbara Mintz, MS, RD, CPT Vice President, Healthy Living and Community Engagement, RWJ Barnabas Health
Shaun O’Hara Former New York Giants Football Player and Superbowl Winner Analyst, NFL Network and ESPN Radio
Ben Shaffer Former Chairman, New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Vice President of Recreation, New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education and Dance
Patricia Swartz, CTRS, RA Chair, NJ Commission of Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities Former Administrator, Office of Recreation, NJ Department of Community Affairs
Joanne Van Sant Ordained Presbyterian Pastor serving the Friends to Friends Community Church, Ridgewood, NJ
Kathy Werheim, MA, MPA Director of Community Resources, Bergen’s Promise, Inc. New Jersey Children’s System of Care
DOH Liaison: Peri Nearon, MPA Director, External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, Community Health and Wellness, NJ Department of Health