Founded in 1984, the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce is a member based non-profit organization that represents and promotes the business community in the Township of Ocean and surrounding area. 

Also known as the GOTCC, we are devoted to providing networking, educational and promotional opportunities aimed at increasing business for our members; and giving back to our community
by sponsoring and participating in social and outreach programs and events, including  annual scholarships for deserving community-minded high school seniors and  support of the Community Hope Fund.  A  member of the  New Jersey  State Chamber 

of Commerce, we serve as a liaison between the local business community, local government and nearby business organizations and chambers.

Embarking on a new era, we are always seeking new and innovative ways to help our members increase their business base through improved networking events, cutting edge educational opportunities and the development of this high functioning Website that allows us to further our members'  exposure.

A member of the Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, we provide information to potential visitors and out-of-town guests including shopping and dining referrals.

We will regularly be adding new features to this site; including online event reservations, payment for events and membership, online sponsorship registration and more

We welcome your suggestions so that we can become the best chamber we can be for our members.

Please explore our new site and keep coming back to see how we grow in the days to come. Feel free to call 732.660.1888 or e-mail us info@gotcc.org with your questions,  comments and suggestions.

Wishing you prosperity!

EXECUTIVE BOARD

TERI SCIAMARELLI
VICE PRESIDENT

Teri Sciamarelli is proprietor of Case Design & Remodeling in Ocean Township, where her primary focus is marketing, business development and day-to-day operations of her firm which specializes in small remodels  through large home additions. Teri is a NJ certified WBE and president elect of NAWBO Central Jersey. She has been a

member of the GOTCC since 2007 and has sat on the board of directors and executive board for 2 years. She enjoys the relationships that she has forged both with Chamber members and through her volunteer work with the Chamber in the community.

 

KATHERINE KING
VICE PRESIDENT

Kathy King is the Vice President of Commercial Lending and Business Development for Central Jersey Bank, a divison of Kearny Federal Savings Bank, for the southern divison of Kearny Federal Savings. Kathy has been a member  of the GOTCC board for two years, and has served as Secretary on the Executive Board since 2009. While she is involved in several committees, her primary area of interest is the Golf Committe, which she is co-chairing for 2011.

LOIS WHITE
TREASURER

Lois White is the Marketing Director for Piccola Italia, a fine dining Italian  restaurant  located in Cobblestone Village in Ocean Township. Piccola Italia offers a unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with traditional regional styles of cooking. It has been on Zagat's top Italian list in New Jersey for the 3rd year in a row. Lois joined  Board of Directorr  and became Treasurer in 2010, and has been involved with the Scholarship Committee   for the past two years.

NICHOLAS BLANDA
PAST PRESIDENT

Nick Blanda is a Certified Mortgage Banker and Senior Loan Officer with the Aurora Financial Group, where he specializes in reverse mortgages and reverse mortgage purchases, in addition to standard purchase money and refinance loans. Nick is a  founding member of the GOTCC, and a board member for over two decades. While Nick has worked on many committees and events, his primary focus has always been with our youth, as chairman of the Scholarship Committee, formely called the Youth Committee. He has chaired and/or co-chaired the scholarship fundraiser for 22 years. Nick was an early supporter of the anti-drug and youth mentoring programs in the town.

2011 GOTCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DR. STUART CHAVIS DMD

Stu is the proprietor of Ocean Township Cosmetic & FamilyDentistry. Stu has been a long-time member of the Chamber, is a past president, and has served on the board of directors since ??. Stu currently sits on the Membership and Installation/Awards Committees. 

 ROBERT J. COLLINS II

Rob is the Catering Coordinator for Super Food Circus Supermarkets, and is based out of Super Foodtown in Ocean Township. He has been a Chamber member for four years, and has sat on the Board of Directors since 2010. Email Rob at catering@foodcircus.com
www.foodcircus.com

NICHOLAS GRADONE

Nicholas  is the proprietor of Atlantic Kitchen & Bath in Ocean Township. He has been a Chamber member since, and has sat on the Board since 2010. Nick has served as Co-Chair of the Golf Committee since 2010.

LAURA HUDERWITZ
 

 

 

MAYOR WILLIAM LARKIN

Bill has served as Mayor of the Township of Ocean since 2002, and Deputy Mayor for four years prior.  Bill has been  a member of the Township Council. Planning Board, Recreation and Celebration Committees. He is a founding member of the GOTCC and Director since 1992. For more information about Bill, please click here. 

 JACQUELINE LEIVA

Jacqueline is the President of Keeping It All Together, a non-profit organization that helps people obtain assistance, including with energy and utility bills, in these difficult times. She has been a  long-time Chamber supporter, a member for two years and on the Board of Directors since 2010.  Jackie is a member of the Scholarship and Membership Committees.
www.kiat123.com

THOMAS MADDEN, ESQ.

Thomas is an attorney with the Law Offices of Timothy F. McGoughran, LLC, specializing in family law, matrimonial and municipal matters. He has been a member of the GOTCC since 2007 and  has sat on the Board of DIrectors since 2010. Tom is a member of the Planning and Golf Committees.

www.mcgoughranlaw.com
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MICHAEL MANNA

 

 KIM RISE SOMERVILLE

Kim is Vice President and Branch Manager of Two River Community Bank in West Long Branch.. Kim has been a member, and  has served on the Board of Directors since 2010. She is a member of the  Golf, Planning, Scholarship and Membership Committees and is
Co- Chair of the EXPO Committee.

www.tworiverba nk.com

 

 MARIE SICILIANO

Marie is a licensed realtor and co-founder of the Gavin Agency. Founded in 1979, Gavin specializes in both the sale and lease of residential and commercial property. Marie is also a founding member of the GOTCC, once served as Secretary on the Executive Board and has been a member of the Board of Directors since our inception. Marie is a member of the Scholarship and installation/Awards Committees, and serves as our unofficial historian.

www.thegavinagency.com.

 

 

 MARIA SPORN

Maria is the Marketing Manager of  Insurance Office of America, formerly Smith, Gatta & Gelok.  a Chamber member since   . she has sat on the Board since 2010. Maria is currently a member of the Scholarship  Committee.

STAFF

KIM HORN BLANDA

Kimis the Executive Director of the GOTCC. A founding member of the Chamber, she has created and chaired several events over the years, and designed and edited the Chamber's long-time newsletter "Business in Ocean." In addition to running the day-to-day activities of the Chamber, and working with all committees on the development and implementation of events and programs, Kim has been designing this Website to  provide valuable and up-to-date information for  our members.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce   -  Bellmore Street P.O. Box 656 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 
            (732) 660-1888  |  Fax (732) 660-1688  |  info@gotcc.org