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Board

jefrey kagan cnjrcc president

Jeffrey Kagan

President

Jeffrey Kagan is the Broker-Owner of KP Edgestone Realty and oversees their two offices (Matawan and Jamesburg). He enjoys community service, volunteerism, and history. Jeffrey is currently the Board Secretary for both the Pride Center of New Jersey and the Madison-Old Bridge Twp. Historical Society. He is a member of the Matawan Economic Business Development Commission. Jeffrey is the co-founder of four non-profit organizations and a past recipient of the Andrew Heiskell Community Service Award. Proud to be on the board of the CNJRCC and a member of the Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce. Jeffrey lives in Jamesburg with his husband, Joel Pascua.

Andrea Pagiazitis

Board Member - Vice President and Event Coordinator

Andrea has over 25 years experience in the retail banking industry. In her current position as FVP, Market Manager at Provident Bank, she enjoys business development, and motivating and mentoring her team.

As Vice President of the Chamber and Event Planner, I am often asked “why should I join the chamber”, that is an easy answer. The Chamber creates business to business contacts that result in new business opportunities for its members. Our mission is to generate more business activity for our communities. I also remind them the importance of doing business locally to keep our businesses strong.
I would like to personally invite you to join our chamber to get connected, build your business and keep our community strong. Building Business Together!

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Eric Anzalone

Board Member - IT Chair

Eric is an Client Success/Account Manager for PulseOne Technology, a national IT managed services company that’s been helping small to medium sized businesses for over 20 years. Besides IT and owning his own production company since 1998, Eric has over 35 years of experience in high profile entertainment and went back to school the year he turned 50 to get his master’s degree in American Media and Popular Culture. He has been a NJ resident since 1998.

Kathy Makras

Board Member - Treasurer

Kathy Makras is Vice President and Branch Manager of Provident Bank in Cranbury, where she leads her team in providing personalized financial solutions with a strong focus on business banking. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, she is dedicated to helping local businesses and individuals achieve their goals through trusted guidance and long-term relationship management.

In addition to her leadership role at Provident Bank, Kathy serves as Treasurer of the Central New Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce, overseeing financial responsibilities and supporting initiatives that strengthen the local business community. She also serves on the Membership Committee of the Greek American Chamber of Commerce, where she works to build connections and foster growth within the broader business network.

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Joel Pascua

Board Member - Marketing Director

Joel Pascua is a registered nurse at a local hospital in Middlesex County with more than 20 years experience. He is also a licensed Realtor® in New Jersey and a Broker-Owner of KP Edgestone Realty for 11 years. The brokerage covers New Jersey, New York, Nationally and Globally through referral programs specializing in residential, rental, commercial and investment real estate properties. He currently holds the position of Health Education Trustee at the Pride Center of New Jersey. He is a member of the Matawan Business Economic Development Commission and is also a board member of the Asian Real Estate Association of America Central Jersey Sub-Chapter.

He enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and backgrounds. He loves to travel internationally and learn about other cultures and trying different cuisines. He is artistic and creative in a way it shows in his work as a nurse and Realtor®. He enjoys creating and designing social media graphics, exterior and interior design (homes staging), improving curb appeal, creating floor plans, drawing, painting and gardening.

In Memorium

Carol L. DiCola

Past President

Branch Manager, Amboy Bank. Carol had over 17 years experience in the banking industry and 25 years experience working with non-profit agencies. She was active with the Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce from 2003 to 2010 and served as President from 2009 – 2010. Amboy Bank is a full service commercial bank headquartered in the Township of Old Bridge and was established in 1888. Based on over 125 years of strength and service, we have earned a reputation as a well-respected financial institution in central New Jersey. At Amboy Bank we take pride in our efforts to become an integral part of each of the communities we serve.  View Obituary.

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