Brenden D. Garozzo MA, LNHA, CALA, RHP
Executive Director of Pines Village
bgarozzo@fellowshiplifeinc.org
Mr. Brenden Garozzo a seasoned professional in the senior living industry, possesses a wealth of experience and expertise that spans over two decades. Born and raised in Southern New Jersey, Mr. Garozzo’s unwavering dedication to serving the older adult community was kindled during his formative years, nurtured by his close relationship with his beloved grandparents. Following in his father’s footsteps, Mr. Garozzo embarked on a successful career in public service. After his father’s notable tenure as Mayor of their town, Mr. Garozzo assumed the role of Deputy Mayor in a neighboring municipality, where he continued to make significant contributions to his community for fifteen years.
He holds both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in business, with a specialization from Rowan University. In addition, he has attained an associate’s degree in nursing. His commitment to excellence and continuous professional development led him to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Certified Assisted Living Administrator in 1996. Since 2000, he has been sharing his expertise as an esteemed instructor for the New Jersey Assisted Living Administrator program.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Mr. Garozzo finds fulfillment in his role as a devoted father. In his leisure time, Mr. Garozzo indulges in various outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and golf, as well as nurturing his green thumb through gardening. He takes immense pleasure in working on his house and showcasing his culinary skills on his grill and new pizza oven.
Shaneika Johnson MBA, CALA
Director of Assisted Living
sjohnson@fellowshiplifeinc.org
Shaneika Johnson has over 30 years of industry experience in senior living. Ms. Johnson started her career at a continued care retirement community as a server. It was in this position where she developed her passion for caring for others. With a desire to broaden her knowledge, she left senior living to work in the hospital setting. She worked as the Director of Dining Services and Regional Operations Support Manager in hospitals located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. She is well versed in healthcare operations, human resources management, culinary services, and resident satisfaction.
Ms. Johnson is a graduate of Strayer University, with a BA in Business Management and an MBA in Business Administration. Additionally, she earned an associate degree from Burlington County College. A life-long learner, Ms. Johnson is always working on a project to learn something new and continues to strengthen her skill set. She has a passion for helping people grow and develop professionally. She served eight years as a regional chair of an employee business resource group facilitating activities to enhance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Ms. Johnson is a proud mother of a beautiful young woman and is a leader at her local church and enjoys serving the community. She follows her personal mantra, “Every day is a gift! Make it count! Do something to help someone else, your loved ones, and your community. Make the best of the gift of life that we are given!”
Lisa Panco
Director of Resident Lifelpanco@fellowshiplifeinc.org
For the last nine years Lisa Panco has been the Resident Service Director at Pines Village. Ms. Panco’s experience working in senior living began at this very community where she worked her way through college as a server in the Culinary Department for six years. After graduating from Georgian Court College with her bachelor’s in social work she began her career officially in nursing and rehab centers. After time her focus switched to Independent Living when an opportunity arose to join the team at Pines Village. The Resident Service Director role gives Ms. Panco time to make connections with the residents, deliver daily enriching activities, and to be involved with implementing and managing policy and procedures.
Ms. Panco has built a solid team of caring and productive team members who provide a first-class level of service to the residents of Pines Village. She has earned several commendable awards such as The Pines President Award in 2017, Pines Village MVP in 2023 , and The Excellence in Leadership Award from Leading Age New Jersey/Delaware in 2024.
Ms. Panco has been married to her husband Ron for 14 years. They live in Beachwood with their 12-year-old daughter Kara. She enjoys time with family and friends, music, and dancing. Her favorite hobby is spending time at the beach.
Jason Naia
Director of Plant Operations
jnaia@fellowshiplifeinc.org
Jason Naia is the Director of Plant Operations where he manages the Maintenance and Housekeeping staff. Jason has 26 years of experience in all phases of construction. He started his career building multimillion dollar homes along the coast of New Jersey to later having his own business as a general contractor for many years before settling into the adult care communities.
When Jason is not working, he spends his time with his children camping, fishing, hiking, and hunting. He is also a volunteer fireman and has traveled to many western states to help battle large wildfires.
Michael Woods
Chaplain
mwoods@fellowshiplife.org
“Chaplain Mike” has been involved in various aspects of Pastoral ministry for over 30 years. He was born and raised in Northern New Jersey, (Clifton). He is a U.S. Navy Veteran. Prior to joining the team at Pines Village, he served as a contractor to the NJ Army National Guard as their Risk reduction Coordinator with respect to suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention and personal resiliency. He is a Certified Christian Counseling Therapist and has a passion to share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone his path crosses.
Chaplain Mike is a dynamically gifted preacher / teacher and makes the truths of God’s word come alive in our Vespers services every Sunday afternoon. He and his wife of more than 30 years, Carole, have been faithfully serving the Lord since they graduated from Cairn University in 1996. They have two adult children and four grandchildren. Mike also serves as our resident photographer, musician, and karaoke M.C.. Chaplain Mike’s versatility, “Can Do” attitude and servant’s heart make him an overall asset to the Pines Village team and community.
Giorgio Arcamone
Executive Chef
garcamone@fellowshiplife.org
Giorgio Arcamone serves as the Culinary Director at Pine Village. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he moved to Italy at the age of five and grew up on the picturesque island of Ischia, a short ferry ride from Naples. It was here that he developed a profound appreciation for Mediterranean culture and cuisine.
Chef Arcamone holds a degree in Hospitality Management, earned in Italy, which laid the foundation for an illustrious career in the world’s finest hotels. His professional milestones include not only working in renowned establishments but also the unique opportunity to meet and serve many prominent figures over the years.
Driven by a passion for growth and exploration, Chef Arcamone’s goals include traveling with his family to uncharted corners of the world while continuing to excel and evolve within the company.
Outside of his professional life, Chef Arcamone cherishes quality time with his family, indulges in a love for travel, and enjoys playing golf as a cherished pastime.
Meet our Pines Village Board of Advisors
Our volunteer Board of Advisors complements our leadership team with their skills and experience, following the faith-based principles that have defined us from the beginning.
Stanely J. Morin, CPA
Chairman of the Board and Finance Chair
Mr. Morin currently serves as FellowshipLIFE’s chairman of the board and its affiliates. He is a certified public accountant with certifications in New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Pennsylvania, and he is a shareholder of Stanley J. Morin, CPA PC.
Mr. Morin has over 40 years of experience in public accounting and taxation and is still active in professional practice with offices in New Jersey, South Carolina and Pennsylvania. He has been a frequent speaker on various accounting, auditing, tax and estate-related topics. His concentrations are primarily in not-for-profit, corporate, and taxation matters. Mr. Morin is a graduate of Husson University in Bangor, Maine, with graduate work completed at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is chairman of the board and finance committee of FellowshipLIFE. He serves and has served on the board and committees of various local and national not-for-profit and charitable organizations. He is a trustee/treasurer of the Jack Weisberg Charitable Foundation. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society of Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, South Carolina Board of Accountancy and a member of the International Chartered Global Management Accountant. He is an active member of the New Jersey State Society of CPAs, having served as a trustee, and was past chairman of the society’s professional conduct and ethics committees.
Mr. Morin resides with his wife in Bluffton, SC, and has three children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ”
Jeffrey J. Zenna, Esq., LLM
Vice Chairman of the Board
Mr. Zenna is an experienced plaintiff personal injury lawyer and a partner at Blume, Forte, Fried, Zerres, and Molinari, located in Chatham, New Jersey. He is a graduate of the City University New York School of Law.
After law school, he completed a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Mahlon Fast, J.S.C. Since joining the firm, he has received a Master of Laws degree from New York University School of Law.
Mr. Zenna is a member of the Essex, Hudson and Morris County bar associations. He was also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals (3rd Circuit). As a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, he lectured on their behalf with regard to trial advocacy, and in 2010 lectured for the New Jersey Association for Justice regarding the use of rebuttal testimony. Mr. Zenna has also been a member of the William J. Brennan, Jr. Inn of Court, since 1997. He is a long-standing member of the New Jersey chapter of The Miami Project, dedicated to the cure of paralysis, and he was approved in 2013 to sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s 10B Ethics Committee for Morris County for a four-year term.
Brian G. Lawrence, LNHA, CPA, MBA
President and CEO
Mr. Lawrence is a distinguished leader in the healthcare and Life Plan Community/CCRC industry, with over 25 years of experience. He began his career at FellowshipLIFE, Inc. in 1999 as Chief Financial Officer and in recognition of his leadership abilities Mr. Lawrence assumed the additional role of Executive Vice President in 2006. With his keen understanding of the healthcare business and a decade of progressive leadership in the organization, Mr. Lawrence was appointed President and CEO in 2009, a position he holds to this day.
As a licensed nursing home administrator and certified public accountant, Mr. Lawrence brings a unique blend of financial and operational expertise to his role. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Seton Hall University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and an Executive Master of Business Administration in Finance from the prestigious Stern Graduate School of Business at New York University.
In his current capacity, Mr. Lawrence leads FellowshipLIFE’s senior leadership team and is responsible for the overall Healthcare, Medical and Wellness Services, Independent Living, and Home Community Based Services operations and performance. He actively participates with FellowshipLIFE and affiliates Board of Directors to ensure the execution of strategic planning and development initiatives. Mr. Lawrence’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and services to older adults, while maintaining a focus on innovation, growth, and the sound financial health of the organization, is his top priority.
Mr. Lawrence’s remarkable accomplishments in the senior living industry have been widely recognized. He received the “President’s Award” from LeadingAge NJ in 2019, an honor reserved for outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the industry. Mr. Lawrence is a member of the American Society on Aging, LeadingAge, Healthcare Financial Management Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Lawrence resides in Millburn, New Jersey, with his wife, son, and daughter. He is a passionate advocate for the well-being of older adults and is dedicated to ensuring that FellowshipLIFE continues to provide the highest level of care and services for years to come. sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s 10B Ethics Committee for Morris County for a four-year term.
David G. Kostinas
David Kostinas is the owner of David G. Kostinas & Associates, a consulting company that has served New Jersey’s health care industry since 1985. Mr. Kostinas has represented New Jersey’s major health care providers in system development strategies, business brokering, new venture development, facility sales, acquisitions, mergers, and regulatory issues.
Mr. Kostinas has counseled clients for transplantation services, cardiac surgery, new psychiatric hospitals, major capital projects, free-standing ambulatory surgery centers, ESRD centers, linear accelerators, nursing homes, assisted living, medical day care centers, Life Plan Communities, cardiac care programs, and rehabilitation.
In addition to his professional positions, Mr. Kostinas has also been very involved in community activities. Mr. Kostinas served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton for 23 years, including Chairman of Governance Committee and Chairman of Hamilton Continuing Care Center. Mr. Kostinas is Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Springpoint, Past Chairman and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Children’s Specialized Hospital and past member and officer of the Board of Directors of Integrity House.
Robert Fodera
Mr. Robert Fodera currently serves as a board member of FellowshipLIFE and is a member of the Board’s Audit Committee. He is a certified public accountant with certifications in New Jersey and New York and is a retired partner of Baker Tilly where he was partner in charge of the firm’s Metropark, NJ office.
Mr. Fodera has over 40 years of experience in public accounting and taxation and is still active in the profession with a small practice in New Jersey. He is active with the NJCPA and currently serves as treasurer of that organization’s scholarship fund. He has been a frequent speaker on the New Jersey Law and Ethics program and has been appointed to the State Board of Accountancy by Governor Phillip Murphy. Mr. Fodera’s practice concentrations include real estate, construction, legal and professional service firms, manufacturing and distribution industries, healthcare practices, and nonprofit and governmental organizations.
Mr. Fodera is a graduate of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. He has served on the board and committees of various local and national not-for-profit and charitable organizations. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Public Accountants. Mr. Fodera resides with his wife in Hillsborough, NJ and has two daughters and two grandchildren.
Joseph Owsinski
CPA
Mr. Owsinski is a practicing Certified Public Accountant, licensed in New Jersey and New York. He is the founder and managing member of Owsinski & Blarr, LLC, a public accounting firm specializing in portfolio accounting and related services for investment partnerships. He has held this position since December 1998. He is also the co-founder of a prior accounting firm.
Mr. Owsinski is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He previously worked at a regulated securities and commodities firm for two top 20 accounting firms. He is a graduate of Adelphi University located in Garden City, New York. Mr. Owsinski has served as the President of Bethel Bible Chapel in Red Bank, New Jersey from 2002 to the present. He has also been the treasurer since 1996. Mr. Owsinski served the City of Long Beach, New York as an auxiliary police officer from 1978 to 1985 and is an Eagle Scout.
Mr. Owsinski has been married to his wife Carroll for 38 years. They have four children, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and one grandchild. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys boating, fishing, cycling and playing the piano. He is an avid baseball and football fan and an enthusiastic model railroader.
Douglas Bauerband
Douglas J. Bauerband is a nationally recognized Financial Educator, Author, Speaker and Retirement Specialist, whom you may have seen on NBC, ABC CBS, and FOX network affiliates and Yahoo Finance, Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch, Philadelphia Business Journal, Wall Street Select, New York Business Journal, and others. He is the Co-Author of Retire Abundantly and has been interviewed by James Malinchak, featured on ABD TV’s hit series, Secret Millionaire.
As the Founder and Owner of G. Douglas Financial Group and G. Douglas Wealth Management, an independent wealth planning firm, Doug and his team have been showing business owners, professionals, and other hard-working people how to avoid the biggest retirement mistakes and more fully enjoy a secure retirement and leave a greater legacy for their children, grandchildren, and charity for over three decades. “The rewards I work for are lives well-lived – our clients enjoying peace of mind, financial freedom, and the knowledge that they will leave an impactful legacy!”
William Cook
Mr. Cook has been in full-time Christian Ministry for over 40 years. With a background in media, he is a published author, lecturer, photographer, and award-winning video producer. He serves as Pastor of Bellmawr Baptist Church, Bellmawr, New Jersey. With a heart for both children and media ministry, he has co-hosted and produced the Adventure Pals weekly radio program for children 4 to 14 years old since 2022. He and his wife Faith have been married for 39 years and have 3 adult children.