All candidates are presented in alphabetical order within their respective office. Information posted was provided by each candidate.
Fernando Echeverria
NJSRC Actives:
- Home Care Committee Chair
- Education Committee
Years in the field: 21
Goals for the NJSRC:
- To increase involvement and membership through member outreach.
- I would like to see our NJ RT’s have a better understanding and appreciation of what we do, and get the message out to them that they can do the same.
Ed Peters
NJSRC Actives:
Years in the field:
Goals for the NJSRC:
Alan Toplitz, MSA, RRT
NJSRC Actives:
- Treasurer 1994-2015
- Vice President 2017-present
Years in the field: 43
Goals for the NJSRC:
- Support educational activities for Respiratory Therapists in NJ.
- Provide communications regarding licensure and regulatory activities affecting the practice of Respiratory Care in the state and nationally.
- Support the AARCs goal of moving the entry level education to a bachelor’s degree.
- With the goal of being recognized as professional by CMS and gaining reimbursement for professional services provided by a Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
William H. Oliver Jr BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT
NJSRC Actives:
- Southern Regional Director 1990-94, 2004-06
- Vice President 2014-18
- Treasurer 2018-Present
Years in the field: 48
Goals for the NJSRC:
- To actively engage and grow Society membership.
- To increase Respiratory Therapist’s professional standing through monitoring, advocating, and educating our Law Makers, Healthcare colleagues, and the general public reminding all of the vital contributions Respiratory Care makes to the health and well-being of patients in need.
Monica J. Gilles, RRT. MAS, NCTTP
NJSRC Actives:
Years in the field:21
Goals for the NJSRC:
- I would like to see RT's to be in the forefront of pulmonary health.
- Have the NJSRC provide the resources for RT's; that can take the profession to the next level.
- I would like to see RT's NOT function as the nurse's subordinate but as equals in their specialty.
Roseann Citrone, RRT
NJSRC Actives:
Years in the field: 44
Goals for the NJSRC:
- Hope to increase awareness and participation in NJSRC with membership and professional recognition.
Bob Guardabasco, CRT, CPFT, TTS
NJSRC Actives
- President 2018-2020, 2008-2010, 1999
- Delegate: 2000
- NJSRC Board Member: 1991-2011, 2013-2020
Years in the field: 42 years
Goals for the NJSRC:
- To help guide the profession towards gaining recognition as a respected profession. Through inclusion in Tidal XVIII act.
Daryl Rogers, MAS, RRT
NJSRC Activities:
- Delegate, American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), 2015 - present
- President, Board of Directors, New Jersey Society of Respiratory Care (NJSRC), 2013 – 2015
- Director-at-Large, Board of Directors, NJSRC, 2012 – 2014
- Chairman, NJSRC Education Committee
- Chairman, NJSRC Home Care Committee 2011 - 2013
- Chairman, NJSRC Audit Committee 2011 - 2013
- Member, NJSRC Legislative Committee
Goals for the NJSRC:
- Increase AARC membership by showing the value and benefit you receive.
- Continue to promote and advance our profession by working with legislators to co-sponsor The Breathe Act, taking Respiratory Therapy to the next level, bringing our state concerns and issues to the National level.
- To provide you quality educational opportunities, including our annual NJSRC shore conference.
John Rutkowski MBA, MPA, RRT, FAARC, FACHE
NJSRC Actives:
- Past President
- Delegate
- Board Member
- Numerous committees
Years in the field: 48 years
Goals for the NJSRC:
Mike Brick
NJSRC Actives:
Years in the field: 34
Goals for the NJSRC:
- To increase the awareness of the society to new therapist in the field. To advance to a position where I can make a difference and help promote our field. Educate.
John Farraye
NJSRC Actives:
Years in the field: 20+ years
Goals for the NJSRC:
- Enhanced educational opportunities for members, increase membership, furthering the progression toward respiratory involvement in telemedicine.
Al Heuer, PhD, MBA, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, FAARC
NJSRC Actives:
- NJSRC Treasurer 2015-2018
Years in the field: 28 years
Goals for the NJSRC:
- Help the NJSRC fulfill it’s mission and vision as an advocate for the profession of respiratory care, our members and for the patients we serve.
Megan Nielsen
NJSRC Actives:
Years in the field: 4 years
Goals for the NJSRC:
- I am looking to start having more of an impact on the field of respiratory care and look forward to any opportunities that may be available to me.
Carol Schedel
NJSRC Actives:
- Director At Large 2016-2020
Years in the field: 30 years
Goals for the NJSRC:
Steve Vinton
NJSRC Actives:
- Director At Large 2016-2020
- Sleep Liaison
- Hill Day
- Shore Conference
Years in the field: 35+
Goals for the NJSRC:
- Maintain continuity to excellence in our Respiratory Therapist community.
- Work toward elevating stature of our profession.
- Continue to make any adjustments to bylaws that would benefit our society.
- Reach out for new attendees to attend board meetings.
- Promote HR 2508 BREATHE Act.
