Transportation Awards Breakfast 5/11/2026 8:00 AM - 5/11/2026 11:00 AM

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:18:23 GMT

Annually, NRBP honors leaders in the transportation industry in recognition of the unique transportation assets that make Newark an outstanding business location. NRBP’s Transportation Council, which is comprised of professionals representing a range of organizations and firms specializing in the transportation industry, selects the awardees.

This year’s guest speakers are Kevin O’Toole, Chairman of Port Authority of NY & NJ, and Priya Jain, Commissioner of the NJ Department of Transportation.

Join us in honoring our region's transportation industry leaders. This year's program will continue our tradition of honoring frontline workers alongside the transportation leaders.

2026 Honorees:

Career Achievement:
Mary K. Murphy, Director, Planning and Regional Development, PANY&NJ
Louis Millan, Sr. Program Director - Capital Planning, NJ TRANSIT

Leadership:

Parth Oza, P.E., Assistant Commissioner, Capital Program Management, New Jersey Department of Transportation

Rebecca L. Scanlon, Deputy Director, Right of Way & Access Management, New Jersey Department of Transportation

Anthony Fevola, Chief Engineer, NJ Transit Corp.

William Bisirri, Deputy Chief Engineer, NJ Transit Corp.

Jon Gooda, Vice President, Newark Hub, United Airlines

Darlene Del Rosario, Director, Station Operations Center and Move Team, United Airlines

Jeannie Kwon, Vice President, Mega Program Development & Coordination and Major Stations, AMTRAK
Jessica Posner, Capital Construction Manager, AMTRAK

Ralph J. D’Apuzzo, Assistant Director, Aviation Redevelopment, PANYNJ
Ryan Hatch, Program Director, AirTrain Newark Replacement, PANYNJ

Zoe Baldwin, Vice President, State Programs, Regional Plan Association

Sponsorship Opportunity
Reserve your sponsorship online or contact Kirsten Giardi - kgiardi@newarkrbp.org
Event sponsorship is $4,500 and includes the following benefits:

Reserved table of 10 attendees
Display table space for marketing/company materials, including tabletop display
Listing & logo on event signage and all promotional materials, including emails & social media
Participation in presenting an award

Note: Table reservations include 10 attendees and receive acknolwedgement in the event program. Individual registration increases by $10 as of May 6.

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NRBP Engage & Exchange: CEO Updates & Members-Only Forum featuring University Hospital 5/28/2026 10:00 AM - 5/28/2026 11:00 AM

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:43:30 GMT

Join us for "NRBP Engage & Exchange: CEO Updates and Member Forum," a monthly virtual gathering designed to foster communication and collaboration among NRBP members. This event will take place on the last Thursday of each month (unless otherwise indicated).

During this one-hour session, our President and CEO will share important updates about NRBP initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities for member engagement. Members are encouraged to bring their questions and insights to the forum, creating an interactive environment where everyone can contribute to the conversation.

Our special guest is Carole Johnson, President & CEO, University Hospital.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow members and leadership.

Let’s engage, exchange ideas, and enhance our partnership!

Please note:

This is a virtual program that will be held on Zoom. Attendees will receive meeting access information within 48hrs of registering. For questions, please contact Maya Curry, mcurry@newarkrbp.org.
This is a members only event. If you are not a member, please contact Kirsten Giardi. kgiardi@newarkrbp.org, to learn more about NRBP and the benefits of membership.

Newark Regional Business Partnership Events Newswire

Transportation Awards Breakfast 5/11/2026 8:00 AM - 5/11/2026 11:00 AM

NRBP Engage & Exchange: CEO Updates & Members-Only Forum featuring University Hospital 5/28/2026 10:00 AM - 5/28/2026 11:00 AM