South Jersey BIZ - Issue #2 (February 2024)

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SJBiz_WomenToWatch_0224_V2FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 2 / 12 / 24 4 : 55 PM Page 2 VIRNA ALEXANDER CATHY MURPHY Executive Director , South Jersey Mechanical Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer Contractors Association ( SJMCA ) for Global Risks Solution , Liberty Mutual SJMCA champions the role of Alexander leads and plumbing / HVAC businesses in oversees an operation of a thriving New Jersey , empha - 3,000 - plus claims profes - sizing that union labor equals sionals handling property , highly educated , skilled em - casualty and specialty ployees . Murphy assumed her services for businesses . association role in January She has held several lead - 2020 , after 18 years as a finan - ership positions cial analyst and right before throughout her career as the pandemic — and hosting senior vice president of events is key to SJMCA’s the GRS NA Workers success . Murphy sustained Compensation Claims or - SJMCA’s membership both ganization , assistant vice through and after the pan - president , casualty claims demic , reflecting on COVID as – Northeast in USRM ( Per - an obstacle bested , and still sonal Markets ) , and in the wears multiple hats daily . She focuses on advocacy , compliance , GRS NA Claims Shared Services team , among others . collective - bargaining agreement negotiations , member / event Alexander serves on the boards of Inspira Health and on the management and financial oversight , steering SJMCA while fos - Alliance of Women in Workers Comp DEI Steering Com - tering networking , innovation and organizational growth . mittee . Previously , Alexander was the co - chair for the WE @ Liberty Commerce & Partnerships Committee . What advice do you have for women developing their leadership styles ? What would you tell yourself early in your career ? Key word : network . Networking equals new opportunities . Always I would tell my younger self not to worry about having an entire remember to be confident , believe in yourself , go out on a limb , careerthought out in the beginning . Allow yourself to be open share your ideas , and always be willing to listen and learn from tonew and different assignments , companies , roles , etc . There others . It is important to be an advocate for building a strong aremany twists and turns that can happen over a career cycle if network in your industry : Attend events , join professional associa - you avail yourself to them . Don’t box yourself in . tions , continue to expand your skills and stay updated on changes in the industry . Have a mentor — and be a mentor . KRISTI HOWELL KYANA T . EVANS President and CEO , Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce Operations Manager , Gateway Community Action Partnership Howell joined the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Evans is a Certified Commu - Commerce as its president nity Action Professional , an and CEO in December 2002 . elected member of the Pauls - Her government background boro Board of Education , and communication skills are board chair of the CGS Family constantly on display , as Partnership , chair of Women many area journalists con - United - United Way of sider her their “ go - to ” Gloucester County and treas - source for quotes when local urer of the Paulsboro Midget legislators are crafting a bill , Football Organization . She is typically soliciting Howell’s also a volunteer youth cheer - opinion for insight regarding leading coach and founder of the business community’s the DREAMS Initiative , a com - perspective . She is known for munity - based organization creating strong partnerships with a goal to help individuals to help businesses grow , her mentorship and making meaningful through advocacy , service and connections for her members . volunteerism . However , Evans ’ biggest accomplishment is being a mother to her son , Kayden . What would you tell yourself early in your career ? I would tell my younger self that this is just the beginning . Learn all What are the benefits of women mentoring women ? youcan from every experience and appreciate every opportunity Womenencouraging , uplifting and supporting each other is essen - thatcomes to you . Don’t let obstacles get you down , you are des - tial to being successful in today’s workforce . I take pride in being tined to make a difference and you will persevere through difficult able to lend a helping hand to my fellow woman . Being able to gen - timesand experiences to be stronger . And P.S . : Your career won’t uinelyserve as a mentor and resource to other women allows for bewhat you thought it would be , but you will land exactly where growthand encouragement . I’m proud to be a part of various organi - youneed to be when you need to be there . zationscommitted to serving and empowering women . My motto has always been “ My success is your success . Together , we all WIN ! ” SouthJerseyBiz.net | VOLUME 14 ISSUE 2 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | 21

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SJBiz_WomenToWatch_0224_V2FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 2 / 12 / 24 4 : 55 PM Page 3 24 BETTY BOROS NATALIE 20MADANICK Business Development , National Integrity Title Agency Chief Member Strategy Officer , New Jersey ( NITA ) Business & Industry Association ( NJBIA ) CH A seasoned business devel - Boros is an executive leader T opment professional , who supports strategic initia - A Madanick brings years of en - tives , provides high - level trepreneurial experience to support through Wproject her role as an account execu - management , formulation of tive at NITA , where Oshe sets policies and plans , strategy goals for business and development and Tmore revenue growth , then while leading the member - N pursues leads and develops ship , events , programs and E strong client relationships to partnership teams . She achieve them . Her primary spent nearly 28 years with M focus is the commercial mar - the New Jersey Department O ketplace but she also sources of Environmental Protection , residential clients , Wworking working to improve the hand in hand with NITA’s waters of the state , champi - entire team to provide high - oning rule development , de - level , dedicated service . Madanick’s previous work includes veloping permits for dischargers , auditing environmental labora - founding Natalie Madanick Health , which offered coaching tories , and developing guidance for water and wastewater infra - support to help implement lifestyle changes . Beyond work , the structure management . South Jersey native is active with the Katz JCC , Congregation Kol What needs to be discussed more in - depth in DEI efforts Ami , the Jewish Federation and more . focusing on women ? What advice do you have for women developing their In my opinion , there is so much of it that still falls on work - life inte - leadership styles ? gration : Balancing work and personal responsibilities throughout Be yourself . Authentic leadership begins with self - awareness and my career has been difficult , and frankly was the largest factor understanding your strengths , weaknesses , values and passions . that affected my career path . Much has changed in recent years , Embrace your uniqueness . Instead of emulating others , develop a but efforts to promote work - life integration , such as flexible work personal leadership style that leverages your experiences and arrangements , parental leave policies , and supportive workplace focuses on the impact you want to make both professionally and cultures that accommodate diverse life circumstances , are essen - personally . tial to both bringing women to the C - suite and keeping them there . PATRICIA MILLER STACEY R . GORIN Owner , Blue Diamond Construction Associate , Capehart Scatchard Miller has more than 30 years A graduate of Rutgers Law of experience in commercial School who currently serves metal framing , working with on the Alumni Association general contractors , architects , Board of Trustees , Gorin engineers and developers to practices commercial litiga - design and build office build - tion and education and em - ings , apartments , supermar - ployment law . She is a kets , restaurants , retail stores , member of the New Jersey and medical and educational State Bar Association Young facilities . At the same time , she Lawyers Division Executive has been blazing a path for Committee and is the women in construction . Re - current secretary of the cently , the Women Builders Burlington County Bar Asso - Council named her an Out - ciation . Beyond her involve - standing Woman Builder . She ment in the legal commu - also added author to her ac - nity , Gorin also enjoys complishments with the publication of her memoir , Kicking Karma’s rooting for the Phillies and Eagles , as well as spending quality Ass : Unbelievable Stories of Strength , Resilience and time with her fiancé Shane and their dog Alonza . Perseverance , All Told with a Twist of Humor . What are the benefits of women mentoring women ? What advice do you have for women developing their Ruth Bader Ginsburg said , “ Women belong in all places where de - leadership styles ? cisions are being made . ” Working in a male - dominated industry , it My men call me “ Lady Boss . ” It’s a compliment I appreciate . But is important for women to work together . Today , women run law there are critical differences between being a boss and being a firms and serve as judges and lawmakers , proving to younger leader . A boss demands . A leader coaches . A boss relies on au - women that their dreams are possible . Young women cannot be thority , a leader on goodwill . Bosses issue ultimatums , leaders afraid to speak up and ask questions . The right mentor will want to generate goodwill . A boss says “ l . ” A leader says “ We . ” One takes support your professional growth . I am so grateful to my mentors credit , the other gives credit . Same with blame : One places it , the because they have shaped me into the person I am today . other accepts it . 22 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | VOLUME 14 ISSUE 2 | SouthJerseyBiz.net

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