CANDIDATES' BIOS
Jen Rowland
A proud 23-year Chatham Township resident, current Mayor, former Deputy Mayor, dedicated community volunteer, and parent of five children raised in the Chatham school district.
CHATHAM COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
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Finance sub-Committee
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Planning Board
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Board of Health
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Liaison to the Historical Society and Board of Education
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Public Safety/Emergency Management
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Volunteer with Chatham Girl Scouts, Chatham Township Historical Society, Chatham Education Foundation, and Senior Center
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University of Delaware Student Mentor
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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Global Finance/Accounting leader
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Over 30 years, held roles as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Audit Executive, and Partner at a Big 4 accounting firm
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Founder and CEO of CFO Flex Consulting LLC
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Audit & Finance Committee Chair/Board of Trustees (NJII/NJIT, Rescue Pals, Inc.)
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Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant
EDUCATION:
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Certificate in Corporate Governance from Cornell University
Marty McHugh
A 35-year Chatham Township resident, current Deputy Mayor, community leader, and dedicated volunteer, married with two adult children, both graduates of the Chatham School District.
CHATHAM COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
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Served on Open Space Advisory Committee, and Finance Sub-Committee
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Liaison to the Library of the Chathams
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Environmental Commission
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Supporting many youth activities, including coaching both boys and girls recreation teams
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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25-year business owner negotiating deals in the international energy and power sectors successfully bringing disparate international parties together
KEY CANDIDATES' ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THEY DON'T KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD.
THEY GET THINGS DONE FOR RESIDENTS.
Responsible Budgets, Smarter Revenue
We delivered balanced, transparent budgets built on long-term planning, not short-term fixes. We updated fee schedules that hadn't been touched in years, bringing in new revenue without leaning harder on property taxes.
Thoughtfully Addressed Affordable Housing
We successfully defended our developable land assessment versus Fair Share Housing's blanket, statewide challenge. Fair Share Housing and developers sued every municipality in NJ to force denser development. Out of more than 400 municipalities, Chatham Township was one of only a handful to win.
Invested in Public Safety
We commissioned replacements for our two front-line fire trucks that were past their useful life. We also added personnel to the Police Department to keep response times strong as the Township grows.
Upgraded Parks and Playgrounds
We provided Mountainview, Nash, Esternay and Colony Pool with real upgrades this term, not just paint and mulch. Families now have safer, better equipment to use and enjoy.
Strengthened Township Services
We committed to financially support our library in conjunction with state funding to ensure infrastructure needs are met. We budgeted to add staff to the Construction Department after seeing increased activity.
Showed Up
We responded to 50+ resident calls and emails personally after the July 3rd storm. With temps hitting 100 degrees, we were at Colony Pool to make sure it opened on time. Throughout the Township we set up charging stations, handed out coffee and talked with residents face to face. We engaged with the Governor's office and other agencies to advocate for Township residents' needs and safety.
