About Us
Our Mission Statement:
The North Jersey Chapter, established in 1938, has a stated purpose to:
- Promote the welfare of the American game of football, its players and officials.
- Improve the standard of officiating.
- Train and properly qualify capable and competent officials.
- Encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
- Cooperate with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and its member schools.
Our 400+ members are dedicated to the game of football. We participte in year-round training, utilizing the latest in technology, to continually improve our skills.
For information on becoming a member of our association, please click here to be redirected to our cadet application page.
2020 Chapter Officers
President
Vinnie Orrei
Vinnie Orrei
1st Vice President
Al Taliaferro
Al Taliaferro
2nd Vice President
Jerry Picazio
Jerry Picazio
Executive Secretary
Jim Conte
Jim Conte
Treasurer
Robert Csigi
Robert Csigi
Recording Secretary
Steve Peloso
Steve Peloso
Immediate Past President
Jack Iliff
Jack Iliff
Chapter Counsel
Michael Pasquale, Esq.
Michael Pasquale, Esq.
Executive Board
Joe Dziuba
North 2020
North 2020
Jerry Taylor
North 2021
North 2021
Ryan McCleery
Central 2020
Central 2020
Nick Peloso
Central 2023
Central 2023
Michael Whritenour
West 2020
West 2020
Joe Blauner
West 2021
West 2021
Kendall Southerland
East 2021
East 2021
Mike Covello
East 2023
East 2023
Rich Donofrio
South 2021
Joe Ingato
South 2023
South 2023
Special Committees
Attendance
Joe Trivisonno, Chairman
Joe Trivisonno, Chairman
Audit & Budget
John Maine, Chairman
John Maine, Chairman
Awards
Julie Bookstaver, Chairman
Julie Bookstaver, Chairman
Banquet & Special Events
Mike Whritenour, Chairman
Mike Whritenour, Chairman
Ethics
James D'Arcy, Chairman
James D'Arcy, Chairman
Evaluation
Al Taliaferro, Chairman
Al Taliaferro, Chairman
Rules Interpreter
Bob Masucci, Chairman
Al Taliaferro, Vice Chairman
Bob Masucci, Chairman
Al Taliaferro, Vice Chairman
Mechanics
Jerry Picazio, Chairman
Jerry Picazio, Chairman
Membership & Cadet Program
Joe Belger, Chairman
Pat Passero, Co-Chairman
Joe Belger, Chairman
Pat Passero, Co-Chairman
Nominating
Pete Cirello, Chairman
Pete Cirello, Chairman
Technology/Public Relations
MiAngelo Moore, Chairman
MiAngelo Moore, Chairman
Resolutions
Joe Papasidiero, Chairman
Joe Papasidiero, Chairman
Good and Welfare
Bill Magna, Chairman
Bill Magna, Chairman