South Jersey BIZ - Issue #5 (May 2026)

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SJBiz_Young Professionals feature_0526_V2 . qxp_Layout 1 5 / 13 / 26 12 : 20 PM Page 1 Anna Paziewska Sales Support Specialist II , AmeriHealth The Future is AGE : 25 Paziewska is a rising professional at AmeriHealth whose leader - ship , initiative and commitment to service have already made a meaningful impact on both the organization and the South Jer - sey community . Currently serving as sales sup - Bright port specialist II , Paziewska plays a critical role in supporting sales teams , brokers and leadership through operational excellence , The annual list of system expertise and data - driven insights . Since joining AmeriHealth in 2023 , she has consistently taken on expanded responsibilities , including managing relation - Young ships with multiple external vendors and training new hires on cus - tomer retention management systems . She also contributes to broker engagement initiatives , internal sales tools and continuing education programs that support employer and broker partners Professionals across New Jersey — work that directly supports business growth and strengthens the customer and broker experience . Beyond her day - to - day role , Paziewska is a recognized leader to Watch within the organization . She was selected as co - lead of the Ameri - Health REACH Associate Resource Group Council , where she has highlights South Jersey’s helped develop inclusive programming and led impactful initiatives , including a company - wide Black Maternal Health presentation . emerging talent . What sets Paziewska apart is her ability to pair strong execu - tion with genuine , people - first leadership . She consistently steps forward to take on new challenges , mentor colleagues and con - Edited by Peter Proko tribute beyond her role . Tyler J . Burrell Najah Thurston Commissioner , Burlington County Board of Commissioners Communications Coordinator , Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey AGE : 29 AGE : 27 Burrell is a dedicated public Thurston is a communications servant who began his career and operations professional early in life , when he first ran serving as communications coor - for office at 19 - years - old and dinator at the Associated Con - was elected to Delran Town - struction Contractors of New ship Council . He served Delran Jersey ( ACCNJ ) . Since joining in for eight years , including four as May 2023 as an administrative as - the council’s president . He was sistant , she has become a key re - also a member of the Delran source to both staff and members , Recreational Advisory Council recognized for her adaptability , for 15 years . attention to detail and ability to Burrell quickly expanded his manage multiple priorities in public service to encompass a fast - paced environment . more of Burlington County . He was a member of the Burlington In her current role , Thurston oversees the dissemination of County Institute of Technology and Special Services School Dis - ACCNJ communications , supports public relations initiatives and trict Combined Board of Education , serving as the board’s presi - contributes to the production of the association’s magazine , New dent for nearly three years . Jersey Construction . She also played an integral role in launching In 2025 , Burrell was elected to the Burlington County Board ACCNJ’s new website and management system , assisting col - of Commissioners , where he is one of the youngest on record . leagues and members with navigation and technical support . While representing nearly half a million residents , he uses his Additionally , she leads efforts to strengthen and expand the vigor and perspective to deliver results helping the county re - association’s social media presence while helping organize and main affordable with the lowest average county tax rate in N.J . maintain its electronic platforms . Her strong technology skills and He is known for bringing a fresh perspective to county govern - collaborative approach make her a trusted “ go - to ” for software - ment and helps the board embrace new ideas , explore cutting related questions . edge technology and find additional ways to serve the residents . Thurston earned her Bachelor of Science in Policy and Man - Burrell works as an associate attorney and chief operating of - agement from Carnegie Mellon University , where she also gained ficer in the Marlton office of McOmber , McOmber and Luber , fo - hands - on experience managing hiring , scheduling and training for cusing on employment law . student employees , while supporting student services operations . 20 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | VOLUME 16 ISSUE 5 | SouthJerseyBiz.net

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SJBiz_Young Professionals feature_0526_V2 . qxp_Layout 1 5 / 13 / 26 12 : 20 PM Page 2 Raphael J . Carletti Victoria Hewitt Corey Patterson Senior Director of Compliance , Director , Mercadien’s Nonprofit Vice President of Specialty Channels , First Harvest Credit Union Acenda Integrated Health & Human Services Group AGE : 35 AGE : 35 AGE : 38 Patterson joined First Harvest Carletti is a di - Hewitt is a sea - Credit Union in July 2024 as rectorin Merca - sonedhealth specialtylending manager and dien’sNonprofit carecompliance quicklyadvanced through a se - andHuman leaderand riesof promotions and now ServicesGroup trustedsubject serves as vice president of spe - withnearly 15 matterexpert , cialty channels , leading growth yearsof experi - whois known for initiatives that expand access to enceadvising navigating specialized lending solutions and nonprofitorgani - highlyregulated zations , including human services or - requirements with clarity , consistency strengthenmember relationships . ganizations , trade associations , private and a practical , solutions - oriented Pattersonis a Camden schools , private schools serving stu - approach.She is recognized for her Countyresident who began his dentswith disabilities and private foun - ability to bridge connections across creditunion career at age 18 and dations.He oversees audit teamsand departments , strengthen - hasbuilt his reputation on a genuine commitment to service and engagementsand supports clients in ing collaboration and ensuring align - thecredit union philosophy of “ People Helping People . ” Known navigatingcomplex regulatory and mentaround organizational goals . for a collaborative leadership style , strategic mindset and strong compliancerequirements . Additionally , Her leadership style is supportive execution , he aligns teams around clear priorities and measura - Carlettireviews internal control risks , andhands - on , with a focus on build - ble outcomes . supervisesand trains staff , and works ing trust , transparency and shared closely with client management and accountability . Hisresults - drivenapproach has delivered meaningful value boards to present audit results and ad - Throughouther career , Hewitt toFirst Harvest , improving performance , elevating the member dressoperational and compliance hasbeen driven by a commitment to experienceand supporting the organization’s broader strategic challenges.He also manages the day - continuousimprovement . She has goals . Patterson’s rapid progression reflects both his impact and to - dayoperations of Mercadien’s audit led efforts to enhance operational ef - hisdedication to serving members , colleagues and the and assurance team . ficiency , streamline processes , and communitiesFirst Harvest supports . Active in the nonprofit and busi - strengthenthe understanding and Pattersonholds a bachelor’s degree in business / corporate ness community , Carletti serves as a application of regulatory standards communicationsfrom Walden University and an associate’s board member of Meals on Wheels across teams , translating complexity degree in criminal justice from the Community College of ofMercer County as well as the into clear and sustainable practices Burlington County Regional Cham - that support organizational effective - Philadelphia . ber of Commerce . ness . Sandro Randazzo Nicholas Sullivan Michelle Coyle CEO & Founder , Beechtree Marketing Partner , Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Director , NAI Mertz Cappelli & Tipton , LLC AGE : 39 AGE : 33 AGE : 36 Coyle is the Randazzoserves as a commer - CEO and cial real estate director at NAI Sullivan is a founderof Mertz , specializing in landlord / partnerwhose Beechtree practicespans tenant and buyer / seller repre - Marketing , public and sentation throughout New Jer - a results - driven privategover - seyand the Philadelphia Metro digital market - nance , compli - areas.Withover a decade of ingagency ance , commercialrealestate experience dedicatedto administrative acrossthe Northeast and Mid - At - helpingservice - based businesses lawand com - grow with clarity and confidence . lantic , and focused expertise in plex civil litigation . He advises Withover 14 years of experience in the industrial sector , he is known clients across a broad spectrum of the industry , she brings a strategic , for a strong work ethic and rela - matters , including employment dis - no - nonsenseapproach to market - putes , construction claims , personal tionship - drivenapproach that con - ing that focuses on what actually injury and estate - related issues , sistently delivers long - term value for his clients . movesthe needle : strong branding , while also handling transactional Beforejoining NAI Mertz in 2025 , Randazzo founded and led optimizedwebsites , consistent so - work such as contract drafting . thein - house leasing department for a prominent regional land - cialmedia and a powerful online Sullivan serves as outside gen - lord , building the team from the ground up to oversee a multi - reputation . eral , labor and special counsel to tenant industrial portfolio of more than 8 million square feet Coylehas built Beechtree Mar - publicentities throughout Southern keting to serve as a true partner for acrossSoutheast Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey — exe - New Jersey , including the state , her clients , offering everything from cuting over 1.2 million square feet of leases and generating more counties , municipalities and land webdesign and SEO to paid adver - than $ 50 million in lease value . developmentboards . In business tisingand review management . Her practice , Sullivan represents busi - A first - generation American with family roots in Sicily , Ran - passion lies in simplifying marketing nesses and nonprofits in civil investi - dazzowas born and raised in Southern New Jersey , where he forbusy business owners who often gations and litigation , and regularly grew up in his family’s restaurant business . That upbringing in - feeloverwhelmed by the ever - draftsand negotiates complex stilled the roll - up - your - sleeves mentality , hustle and deep commu - changingdigital landscape . transactional documents . He also nity ties that continue to define his approach to client guides clients through administra - relationships today . tive processes such as licensing , in - corporation and government procurement . SouthJerseyBiz.net | VOLUME 16 ISSUE 5 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | 21

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