Directory of Corporate Sponsors

 

 

NJAIS has corporate sponsorship, exhibitor, and underwriting opportunities. 

For more information or questions, please contact Lisa Campisi, Corporate Sponsor Liaison at 201.654.6541 or lcampisi@njais.org 

To apply for Sponsorship for 2022-2023, please complete the application

 

 

 

3 Elm St.

Suite 202

Morristown, NJ 07960

 

Contact Person: Conor Evans, Regional Vice President, 973.385.8465, Conor.Evans@AMHigley.com

 

AM Higley is a privately held Construction Company founded in 1925. Over the past 97 years, our firm has completed over 11,000 projects and $9 billion of construction. We are renowned for the quality of the projects we deliver, our unquestioned integrity, and unmatched customer service. We seek opportunities to help our clients realize their mission through building and construction. This fosters long term relationships founded on honesty, transparency, and trust. Our achievements have been characterized by successfully completing challenging projects in complex environments, but above all, AM Higley adheres to our core values of PEOPLE, ETHICS, RESPECT, COMMITMENT, & EXCELLENCE.

 

 

 

 

 

Armanino LLP is a top 20 accounting and consulting firm whose purpose is to be the most innovative and entrepreneurial firm that makes a positive impact on the lives of our clients, our communities and our people. Today’s leading schools need a financial partner that not only addresses your audit and tax compliance issues, but your underlying business challenges. Private schools call us their most trusted partner. We combine this depth of expertise with data-driven analytics, KPIs and the right software solutions to help our private school clients meet today’s challenges and better prepare for the future.

20 Corporate Woods Blvd.

Albany, NY 12211

 

Contact Person: Shawn Berger, Account Executive, 518.431.7068, sberger@austin-co.com

 

 

 

257 Great Valley Parkway

Malvern, PA 19355

 

Contact Person: Tracey Woomer, Associate Vice President, Marketing, 610.560.4249, twoomer@brockco.com

 

With 95 years of foodservice management experience, Brock understands that no two clients have the same needs. We take the time to learn about our client's culture and traditions as we design a custom foodservice solution. For more information on how Brock can develop a dining program for your NJAIS school, email sales@brockco.com or visit www.brockco.com.

 

 

 

665 Broadway

Suite 503

New York, NY 10012

 

Contact Person: Maarten de Vreede, COO - Business Development, 917.885.4531, maarten@ctyfs.com

 

For more than 30 years Cater to You has been the premier food service company for independent schools. We provide full-service programs, ship-in programs, and procurement services.
Our seasonal meals are always made from scratch with fresh premium quality ingredients.

Client satisfaction is important to us, you will see us very frequently to check-in on your program and get your feedback. It's what makes us different and ensures you will have a food program to boast about.

 

 

 

 

 

301 Sylvan Avenue

Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

908.206.2860

 

Contact Person: Mark Cardone, First Senior Vice President, 908.206.2860, mcardone@cnob.com

 

ConnectOne Bank serves the financial needs of independent K-12 educational institutions along the eastern seaboard. Recognized for outstanding client services and accessibility to decision-makers, ConnectOne Bank offers creative financial solutions consisting of campus renovation and expansion financing (both taxable and tax-exempt), including ground-up construction and real estate acquisition. Additionally, the Bank provides cash management services that typically reduce/eliminate bank service fees while increasing interest income on operating balances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Synergies

https://www.corpsyn.com/

Contact Person: Jeff Miller, Senior Vice President, Sales, 856-996-2576, Jeff.miller@corpsyn.com

A nationally recognized employee benefits specialist, we provide innovative tools, resources & expertise to drive results for employers. Value-added specialties extend beyond our core focus to offer clients access to a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

111 Wood Avenue South

Iselin, NJ 08830

 

Contact Person: Amy MacFadyen, Partner, 732.243.7258, amy.macfadyen@eisneramper.com

 

EisnerAmper, one of the largest business consulting firms in the world, is comprised of EisnerAmper LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides client attest services; and Eisner Advisory Group LLC, an alternative practice structure that provides business advisory and non-attest services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of conduct. EisnerAmper serves over 350 non-profit organizations, including approximately 40 independent schools. The firm has partners, managers, and staff members dedicated to audits of non-profits who are fully aware of the financial and accounting concerns that independent schools face. Our team is prepared to roll up our sleeves and work alongside you to ensure that any issues your school may be experiencing are dealt with as they arise, not just at year-end.

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Person: Alexandra Montalvo, Account Manager, 732.922.1305, amontalvo@enconmech.com

The company that started more than 50 years ago with a single humidifier installation, now features multiple divisions: Design/Engineering, Build, Connect, and Maintain. The core mission to create systems that help buildings run more efficiently and more comfortably remain Encon’s guiding principles. Encon services industrial and commercial buildings, including Class A office buildings, schools, factories, surgical and medical facilities, as well as highly sophisticated clean rooms requiring special atmospheric conditions. Our solutions and holistic approach improve employee comfort and morale while lowering operating costs, saving owners thousands of dollars in the long run.

 

 

 

Erbach Communications Group

Contact Person: Kristen Volkland, President, 201.935.3030, kristen@erbachcom.com  

Erbach Communications Group is a full-service strategic communications and branding agency with a long track record of generating success for not-for-profits and education clients. It has a rich experience in brand development and branded publications.

 

 

 

  

Finalsite

www.finalsite.com

Contact Person: Rob DiMartino, 860.289.3507, rob.dimartino@finalsite.com

Finalsite delivers superior web software experience on mobile and desktop platforms for the educational community.

 

 

 

 

 

First American Education Finance

Contact Person: David LaSpina, AVP Sales-K12, 585.643.3262, david.laspina@faef.com

First American Education Finance is a financial services company dedicated exclusively to serving K12 education. For over 20 years, we have developed custom financing solutions for more than 800 schools nationwide to fund a variety of projects ranging from technology programs to complex campus projects.

 

 

FLIK Independent School Dining

 

FLIK Independent School Dining is a family-style company that strives to provide healthy, nutritious menus to school children and their communities. We are here to fuel students' minds; both in and out of the dining hall. We treat every meal as a moment to eat, share, and connect. It is our mission to empower a community of kindness through great food, with respect for each other and our amazing planet.

 

 

 

FORVIS

 

Contact Person: Joseph Blatt, Partner, 212.867.4000 ext. 13112, Joseph.Blatt@forvis.com

FORVIS, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver Unmatched Client Experiences™. Ranked among the top 10 public accounting firms in the country, FORVIS has 5,500 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states as well as across the globe. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which are reflected in a name that comprises partner initials and represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. Visit forvis.com for additional information.

 

 

 

Fred C. Church Insurance

Contact Person: Bobby Riley, Vice President, 978.322.7325, rriley@fredcchurch.com

The Fred C. Church Education Practice is an experienced and engaged risk resource, focused on school risk management and insurance. Our hands-on approach means having industry leaders at your side helping to properly safeguard your school, your employees, and, most critically, your students. With more than 150 years of hands-on experience, Fred C. Church Insurance is one of the largest independent agencies in the United States, specializing in commercial, personal, and employee benefits risk. And with an Education Team known for its exceptional service, we make the insurance part easy and the risk management part fun.

 

 

Fusion Employer Services

Contact Person: Andy Surtz, 609.896.5900, asurtz@fusionemployerservices.com

Fusion Employer Services is a New Jersey based Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Fusion helps companies grow by being a trusted, one-stop shop for all their Human Resources needs, including benefits, payroll and workers’ compensation. Fusion handles all aspects of employee administration so the businesses we help can allocate precious resources and time back into their business. We are a boutique PEO and truly believe in putting the human touch in human resources. We offer a customized approach for each client with a common foundation of excellent customer service.

 

 

 

Graham-Pelton

Contact Person: Jacqueline Sullivan, Executive Vice President, 800.608.7955, jsullivan@grahampelton.com

Graham-Pelton is a fundraising and management consulting firm for leading nonprofit organizations worldwide. Our mission: elevate philanthropy so nonprofits can flourish.

 

 

 

Hatfield Schwartz Law Group

Contact Person: Stefani Schwartz, Partner, 973.737.8315, sschwartz@hatfieldschwartzlaw.com

Hatfield Schwartz Law Group provides comprehensive, quality legal services to independent schools. Hatfield Schwartz is the counsel to and a frequent speaker for the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. Our independent school practice is focused on the salient issues facing school administrators, including board governance, training and compliance, as well as proper documentation. Hatfield Schwartz continues to represent public sector schools and charter schools, serving as general counsel, special counsel, and labor counsel.

 

 

JCJ Architecture

Contact Person: Peter Bachmann, Partner, 877.389.9395, pbachmann@jcj.com

JCJ Architecture is a national design practice that practices Engaged Design. Currently in our 80th year, we provide master planning, architecture, and interior design services for K-12 education, college and university, performing arts, public safety, community, & hospitality projects nationwide. With offices in New York City, Hartford, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles Phoenix, & San Diego the firm is dedicated to advancing the discussion around where facilities & 21st C learning principles meet.

Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corp.

Contact Person: Tom Sutphen, 973.575.1500, tsutphen@jnatoli.com

For 40+ years, each contract entered into by Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corporation comes with a promise of dedication to the highest standards of integrity, expertise, and the fulfillment that comes through pride and hard work. The faithful adherence to these principles is what has attributed to Natoli Construction's long-term success. Natoli Construction's size is only limited to its ability to provide direct participation of its principals in each and every project. Whether it's constructing a new building, adding an addition, or renovating existing space, Natoli Construction has developed long-standing relationships with many independent schools we have worked with.

 

 

Kimmerle Newman Architects

 

Contact Person: George Kimmerle, CEO, Partner, 973.538.8885 ext. 11, gk@kimmerle.com

Kimmerle Group and Kimmerle Newman Architects is a preeminent and award-winning urban planning and architectural design firm celebrating its 32nd year of practice in 2022 Located in Harding, NJ and New York City with a satellite office in Stonington, CT, KG/KNA enjoys a long standing relationships with institutional, governmental, not for profit, corporate and development clients throughout the tri-state region.

The firm consists of six separate divisions addressing every aspect of project development from early entitlements and approvals through project management, FFE procurement and branding/messaging.

Dr. Kimmerle’s PhD and research area is focused on issues in urban and rural development with a particular interest in infrastructure planning, funding and finance for major institutions including healthcare and educational organizations.

He is available to speak to small groups or larger panels on these important and related topics and that also address campus planning and building preservation and repositioning issues.

 

 

 

Malvern Bank National Association

Contact Person: Mr. David Valencia, Private Banking Officer, 610.908.4177, dvalencia@mymalvernbank.com

Malvern Bank National Association (Malvern Bank) is a community bank dedicated to fulfilling the financial needs of the people and businesses throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.  Malvern Bank offers a complete range of products and services through its network of convenient Financial Centers.

 

 

 

The Mercadien Group

Contact Person: Lovepreet Buttar, Principal, Managing Director, 609.689.9700, lbuttar@mercadien.com

Mercadien offers a full spectrum of accounting and advisory services, including traditional audit and financial reporting; tax planning; compliance oversight; risk assessment; litigation support services; management and board consulting; as well as wealth management solutions.  Mercadien provides forward-thinking financial and strategic services designed to maximize profitability, minimize taxes and risk, and evaluate systems and processes, while increasing efficiencies, for its many diverse and sophisticated clients.

 

 

Nassau Communications

Contact Person:  Ken Fisher, President, Cell: 908.625.8512

Professional printing services.

 

New England Retirement Consultants

Contact Person: Mr. Christopher Cappello, AIF, 617.535.6946, chris.cappello@ne-rc.com

We provide fiduciary oversight and investment consulting to school retirement plans and endowments. We are a Federally Registered Investment Advisory firm with no broker-dealer affiliations which means we are obligated by law to work in our client’s best interest.  We have tailored education for 403(b) & 457(b) plans to make sure your employees are on-track to retire successfully. Our investment advisory services are client specific and provide fiduciary protection for school management and trustees.  We help schools create effective fiduciary oversight by becoming your investment fiduciary partner.  Put New England Retirement Consultants to work for your school; Improving plans for tomorrow is what we do best – we take good plans and transform them into better plans!

 

 

NK ARCHITECTS

Contact Person: Walter Kneis, Principal, 973.532.7725, kneisw@nkarchitects.com

At NK Architects, we build lasting relationships that create sustainable value — for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. Our purpose: empowering educators and allied organizations to leverage design in pursuit of individual and collective wellbeing. With our integrated team of architects, interior designers, planners and engineers, we advocate for the people who are served by the spaces we design. We engage with our clients on a personal level, as both institutions and people, so we can help them do better what they do best.

 

 

Paymerang

Contact Person: Jason Markhoff, Account Executive, 804.256.2021, jmarkhoff@paymerang.com

Paymerang provides a streamlined invoice and payment automation platform that brings Accounts Payable (AP) departments into the modern age. Paymerang's platform saves AP departments thousands of hours annually, enhances visibility, increases accuracy, improves efficiency, and earns rebates while reducing paper, fraud risks, and operating costs.

 

 

 

 

PKF O’Connor Davies

Contact Person: Robert Cordero, Partner, 908.272.6200, rcordero@pkfod.com

Since 1891, PKF O’Connor Davies has specialized in working with the full range of educational and other non-profit organizations. We now serve over 2,000 not-for-profit organizations, including charter schools, independent primary and secondary schools and colleges and universities. This focus enables us to deliver the precise support these educational institutions need to stay competitive, satisfy a diverse constituency, manage risk, attract vital funding and enhance organizational performance.

 

 

www.promenet.com

Contact Person: Michael Randazza, Sr. Account Executive, 646.595.6645, mrandazza@promenet.com

Promenet Inc. is one of the area’s premier providers of IT services. We help our clients design, update, and maintain their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1999, we combine decades of hands-on IT experience with long-term strategic vision. We use our wide range of engineering expertise to provide valuable IT services for NJAIS schools.

 

 

 

Contact Person: Bill Velez, Sales Account Executive, 410.339.3950, WVelez@sagedining.com

For over 30 years, SAGE Dining Services® has worked in partnership with independent schools throughout North America who share their passion for great food, nutrition, and sustainability. SAGE chefs tailor menus for each community and prepare meals from scratch. They pride themselves on financial transparency, and invest in technology, talent, and training in order to provide unmatched customer satisfaction. SAGE's unparalleled expertise in nutrition, sustainability, and culinary trends produces exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community.

 

 

Schenck, Price, Smith, & King, LLP

Contact Person: Marc Zitomer, Attorney, 973.540.7329, mhz@spsk.com

Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP (SPSK) with four offices and 85 attorneys, counsels independent schools and other educational institutions throughout New Jersey and the United States. SPSK's expertise and experience in school law is unparalleled. Our practice encompasses the full gamut of school law issues, from student and family issues – including special education, student discipline, bullying, First Amendment and technology-related issues – through human resources, employment, administrative, and business office concerns. SPSK provides proactive legal advice and training to our clients to ensure compliance with the myriad of State and Federal laws governing schools.

 

 

 

 

V.J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. General Contractors & Construction Managers

www.vjscozzariandsons.com

Contact Person: Marie Bowers, 609.895.1100, marieb@vjscozzariandsons.com

Scozzari & Sons, Inc. has been meeting the construction needs of clients for more than three generations. V.J. Scozzari & Sons has developed its reputation by specializing in the area of independent school construction. Representatives are eager to hear about a client’s next project and discuss ways they can help plan and execute the project to deliver even greater value to the school and its stakeholders.

 

 

Contact Person: Larry Eighmy, Managing Principal, 610.868.9600 ext. 1, eighmy@theshg.com

The Stone House Group is a facility-consulting group dedicated to strengthening the mission of institutions. We believe your institution’s mission should be supported, not undermined, by your facilities. To this end, the buildings and grounds must be safe, well-maintained, and function dependably and efficiently, using minimal yet appropriate resources. The Stone House Group facilitates “Building Stewardship” through Energy Management, Facilities and Project Management, Building Commissioning, Sustainable Design, LEED Administration, Condition Assessments and Utility Master Planning services.

 

Teq

At Teq, we ensure your students are given the tools that inspire curiosity, promote critical-thinking, and encourage growth. We provide the means - with our STEM catalogue of over 30 integrative products - the application - with iBlocks, our project-based learning pathways - and the training - with OTIS for Educators, our online professional development resource - to drive success for students and educators alike. We offer an effective blend of technology and instruction that supports the ever-changing educational climate and sparks the “Complete Thought.

 

VS America

Contact Person: Suzanne Linus Miller, PA/NJ Territory Manager, 267.226.3000, s.linusmiller@vsamerica.com

VS America has been working for 125 years to understand how to support students physiological and emotional needs through thoughtful furniture design. We are strong advocates for a quality learning experience and support our clients to ensure that the environment can act as the Third Teacher, along with instructors and peers, to promote positive outcomes and well-being.

 

 

 

USA Architects

 

USA Architects believe that designing dynamic learning spaces will enhance student learning, create a sense of community, and foster a school’s mission. We work closely with schools to deliver exemplary designs with forward-thinking purpose. Located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, we’re amid the growing communities and urban centers we serve best. We’re passionate about design thinking and we embrace industry best practices while serving as a fierce advocate for our clients. Since our founding in 1985, we’ve been a trusted go-to design and development partner for some the region’s most prestigious academic institutions.

 

 

WithumSmith + Brown

Contact Person: Glenn Bellomy, 732.842.3113, gbellomy@withum.com

WithumSmith + Brown's team of professionals has been serving the not-for-profit and educational services communities on a local, national and international level for 40 years. We provide traditional audit, accounting and tax services as well as value-added consulting services to our clients.

 

 

 

Wohlsen Construction Company

 

Wohlsen Construction is a general contractor and construction management firm that provides New Jersey building owners, architects, and developers with the insight, management expertise, and relationships needed to produce high-quality projects. Wohlsen’s New Jersey team has been building in the Garden State for over 30 years and is backed by a 300+ person firm that has been in operation for over 130 years with offices from Northern Virginia to Connecticut. We build trust through everything that we do, combining our depth of construction experience with a collaborative approach built on fairness, respect, and a “do the right thing” ethic.