Dennis Monte, Parks and Grounds Manager, joined the Bergen County Department of Parks in 1975. Throughout his extensive 45 year career, he has worked his way up from part-time gardener to overseeing the maintenance of several parks in Southern Bergen County. In honor of…
Joyce Gonzalez is originally from the Bronx in New York City. She proudly served 5 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 to 2004 as a 5942 Aviation Radar Repairer. In 2003, Joyce was deployed in support of Operation…
Marianne Vella, the Zoo Director for the Bergen County Zoo, joined the Bergen County Department of Parks in 1985. Throughout her extensive 34 year career, she has worked her way up from part-time animal keeper to overseeing an 18-acre facility that features wildlife from…
A resident of Bergen County, Lance Maiden is a father of three with a background in culinary arts.He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and was trained as a Food Service Specialist. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada…