CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, announced that its radiation oncology department now offers the Varian On Board Imager to deliver image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) to treat cancer patients. IGRT uses three-dimensional imaging to localize a tumor each day before treatment. The integrated imaging technology improves the precision and effectiveness of IGRT by giving doctors the ability to target and track tumors more accurately. This new technology allows higher doses of radiation to be delivered safely and reduces the amount of healthy tissue affected by the radiation. The medical center also has opened an endovascular surgery laboratory providing minimally invasive treatments for a range of noncardiac vascular conditions, in which blood vessels may be clogged, collapsed or otherwise malfunctioning. The hospital named Larry E. Shindelman, M.D., a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon in private practice in East Brunswick, medical director of the lab. Dr. Shindelman is currently conducting a clinical trial involving a special stent system for treating carotid artery stenosis. The system helps open narrowed arteries and captures plaque that may be dislodged from the artery wall to prevent it from traveling through the bloodstream and possibly causing a heart attack, stroke or other health problem. He is one of only 125 physicians nationwide involved in this research. The stent system is designed by Cordis, a Johnson & Johnson company.
Concorde Limousine, Freehold, announced that two of its employees have been promoted. James Garvin has been promoted to director of safety and training. Garvin’s new responsibilities include developing and implementing new strategies for the company’s safety and training program, administering driver performance tests, conducting on-the-road training, assisting with final evaluation of trainees and new chauffeur reviews, and evaluating DriveCams. A resident of East Windsor, Garvin came to Concorde three years ago with 30 years of experience in the transportation industry. At Coach USA, he supervised 150 employees, and ran tours and charters along the East Coast to Canada. George Townsend has been promoted to director of chauffeur relations. His responsibilities include overseeing 60 chauffeurs, the hiring process, education and continued updates of the training program, on-site inspections of chauffeur performance at airports, and overseeing all aspects of chauffeur management with respect to client relations. A resident of Lakewood, Townsend began with Concorde four years ago. He had spent six years as a sales trainer with Sleepy’s and 10 years with National Steel Service Center, where he managed human resources.
Tim Murphy, of Freehold Township, has received accreditation from the Institute for Independent Business (IIB), with U.S. headquarters in Parsippany. Murphy will be expanding the institute’s presence in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties.
For the last 20 years, as a business owner, he has worked as a business adviser and consultant to the financial services industry. Prior to that, he held management positions at IBM, Citibank and other companies.
As an executive associate, Murphy will have access to top-level executives around the world to assist clients with any business issue or challenge.
Established in 1984 in the United Kingdom, the institute is an international, not-for-profit business support organization. Its purpose is to bring timely and practical advice to independent business owners.
The IIB provides mentoring and business advice, as well as access to a wide range of expertise and services, including angel and venture funding, banking/financing, human resources, sales and marketing, organization and management, quality and ISO 9000, business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and exit strategies.
Business owners may take advantage of a free meeting with one of the institute’s executive associates.
To discuss a business issue or to arrange a free executive assessment, contact Tim Murphy at (732) 431-7684, or via e-mail at timmurphy
@iib.ws.
Betty Nicholls, Marlboro, has been elected vice president of human resources at Signature Property Group. Nicholls’ appointment complements the company’s new management team, which comprises Nicholls; Frank Juranich, executive vice president and chief operating officer; Jonathan Cantor, senior vice president/director; Cindy Pirrera, vice president, management services; and Lori Kenyon, assistant vice president, regional director. Nicholls joined the company in 1990 as an administrator for five condominium associations located in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs and Cranbury, Signature Property Group is a property management company with more than 100 employees, maintaining staffed offices throughout New Jersey.
Norm’s Engine Repair, Howell, has been appointed an official dealer for the Dixon ZTR mower line. Norm’s will handle the complete line of residential and commercial riding lawnmowers and will also be responsible for service to the units. ZTR stands for zero turning radius, which means the Dixon mower can turn in its own dimensions, allowing the operator to mow around small objects and cut square corners.
Professional and Business Singles Network will meet at Good Time Charley’s July 30 for dance instruction at 6:45 p.m., a seminar (topic: “Tips to Find Your Soul Mate”) at 7 p.m., and a dance social at 8:30 p.m. The fee is $20 for the dance instruction and social, or $25 for the seminar and social. To attend just the dance social, the cost is $15. Membership is not required; walk-ins are welcome. Good Time Charley’s is at 4591 Route 27, Kingston 08528. Details: (888) 348-5544.
Dominick Colonna of Freehold has joined OceanFirst Bank as financial consultant for investment services at OceanFirst, a service of IFMG Securities Inc., a registered broker dealer. His responsibilities include providing OceanFirst’s customers access to non-FDIC-insured investment and insurance products suitable for retirement planning, estate preservation and college savings. Colonna has more than nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a past member of the President’s Council and holds NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers) Series 6, 7, 24, 63 and 65, and is licensed for both life and health insurance in New Jersey. He provides his services to customers within the branches of Brick, Toms River, Point Pleasant Beach, Freehold, Wall Township and Spring Lake Heights.
CentraState Medical Center’s Advanced Pain Management Program and Spine Rehabilitation Center, Freehold Township, have combined resources and expertise to provide more treatment options and solutions for chronic pain. The comprehensive Pain/Spine Rehabilitation Center is led jointly by pain specialist Peter Staats, M.D., formerly chief of pain management at Johns Hopkins, and orthopedic surgeon Gerardo Goldberger, D.O., trained at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. The center is one of only 15 spine centers in the United States and one of only two in New Jersey certified by the McKenzie Institute. The center was recently recredentialed as a McKenzie Center and also has four physical therapists on staff who are McKenzie-certified.
Business Before Hours, sponsored by the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, will be hosted this month by Oxford Learning Center, 357 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Since 1984, Oxford Learning Centers have been helping students to absorb and process information by teaching them how to learn. The event will be held Aug. 4 from 8-10 a.m. The cost is $10 per person and includes refreshments. Attendees should bring business cards. For reservations and information, call (732) 462-3030.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Business After Hours Networking” event on Aug. 18, 5:30 pm at Pool Town, Route 9 South, Howell. Cost is $7 per person or two people for $10. Details: (732) 363-4114.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce and the Optimist Club will hold the seventh annual End of Summer Carnival at the Wal-Mart shopping center parking lot, Route 9, Howell, from Aug. 24-28. Proceeds will help area youth.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Business After Hours Networking” event on Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. at Just Carpets, Route 9 North, Howell. Cost is $7 per person or two people for $10. Details: (732) 363-4114.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce will hold a general membership meeting on Sept. 28, 11:45 a.m. at the Southard Fire House, Route 9 North, Howell. Guest speaker will be Dorothy Avallone from the Monmouth County Consumer Affairs office. Cost: $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Details: (732) 363-4114.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Business After Hours Networking” event on Nov. 3, 11:45 a.m. at Sign Design & More, 2233 Route 9 North, Regal Plaza, Howell. Cost is $7 per person or two people for $10. Details: (732) 363-4114.
Kim A. Kelly, R.N., has been promoted to vice president of clinical services at CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township. She was assistant vice president of preoperative/maternal child health services. In her new position, Kelly is responsible for surgical services, radiology, cardiology, radiation oncology and respiratory services. She has worked at CentraState for seven years and in health care for 25 years. She holds a master’s degree in health science from Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University), Jersey City, and conducted her post-graduate course work at Drew University, Madison.
Edward Jones, a financial services firm, was named the No. 1 full-service broker in the August edition of SmartMoney magazine, according to John R. Cocozza, the Freehold representative for Edward Jones. The firm received the highest possible ranking in all four categories surveyed by the magazine: stock picking, customer satisfaction, trust survey, and customer statements, according to Cocozza. This year, SmartMoney gave brokerage clients a greater voice by adding the results of a customer satisfaction survey from J.D. Power and Associates and a trust survey from Forrester Research. Edward Jones has more than 9,000 offices in the United States and, through its affiliates, in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Mixed Greens, “Mother Nature’s Restaurant & Juicery,” is a new eatery in Manalapan that focuses on the nutrition benefits of its fare, according to owners Donny and Elaina Sheinwald. The restaurant features a full-service salad bar, and healthful dishes such as the Energy Wrap, freshly made juices, health shakes with antioxidants, and more. The restaurant is in the Gordons Corner Shopping Center, 356 Route 9 north, Manalapan, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dr. Peter Joffe announced the opening of his new office, Joffe Family Chiropractic, in Manalapan. Joffe, a Manalapan native, has been practicing for four years in the Freehold and Manalapan area. Joffe Family Chiropractic is accepting new patients. The office is at 61 Pease Road. For more information, call (732) 536-9191.
CentraState Medical Center and Freehold Radiology Group have teamed up to offer the first open-bore, magnetic resonance imaging system in central New Jersey. The new technology uses a high-field magnet, providing improved accuracy compared to open-sided MRI machines. Its short length and large opening for patients also offer greater comfort. Freehold Radiology Group and CentraState offer the high-tech diagnostic tool at their MRI Center, Freehold MRI Associates, on the CentraState campus. For more information call (732) 462-3716.
David Cranmer has announced the formation of the civil and consulting engineering firm Cranmer Engineering, Shrewsbury. Conducting the operations of the firm with Cranmer will be Vincent Creevy and Bryan E. Luoma.Cranmer has provided professional consulting services statewide for 18 years. Howell resident Creevy has more than 22 years experience in environmental studies, and East Windsor resident Luoma previously oversaw development of commercial and residential projects. Cranmer Engineering specializes in municipal engineering and consulting services.