Meet the Board
Gerald O'Connor
President
I have been in the financial industry for 28 years, both as a banker and investment advisor. The focus of my practice has been advising high net worth clients, closely held companies, and non-profits. My approach is holistic, helping my clients with the breadth and depth of advice needed to serve them and their successive generations.
Mrs. Mary Carter
Secretary
Mary Carter is a lifelong resident whose passion is to make our downtown a destination for those who live, work and shop in Woodbury. She is currently Main Street Secretary. Mary has been a Main Street volunteer for more than 20 years and previously served as a Member of the Board of Trustees, Secretary, Vice President, President, and Executive Director. She is a graduate of Woodbury High School and the Restaurant School of Philadelphia. Mary and her husband, John, have four children, all graduates of WHS, and five grandchildren. Mary has volunteered and supported many other local organizations, including Red Cross, WORC,FAF, the Road Runners Club of Woodbury, and WHS Soccer, Track and Band Parents.
John Shindle, Esq.
Treasurer
John is an attorney in Gloucester County who started his legal career at a firm in Woodbury in 2013. He practices primarily in Gloucester County and currently resides in Philadelphia. John has been a Board Member of Main Street Woodbury since 2019 and his law firm Ward, Shindle & Hall is a regular donor to Main Street Woodbury events and fundraisers. While in law school, John was the President of the Rutgers Business Law Association, Student Director of the Rutgers Domestic Violence Project, and was a 2013 recipient of the Rutgers Domestic Violence Project Award. John was also the inaugural recipient of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Business Law Section, Writing Contest.
Ronald J. Uzdavinis Esq.
Trustee
Ron Uzdavinis is a lifelong resident of Woodbury, and for many years to the present has practiced law from his office in the City as well. He has served as a member of or attorney for a variety of nonprofit organizations over the years including the United Way of Gloucester County, the Greater Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and Trustee of the Gloucester County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. Since approximately 2012, he has served on the board of Main Street Woodbury Inc. where he shares with other board members a continuing interest in efforts to improve the appearance and viability of Woodbury’s commercial development in the heart of the city.
Jennifer Mauer
Trustee
Longtime Woodbury resident, co-owner of Edward’s Hairstyling and Ghost Tour enthusiast! Not only do I love making people look and feel amazing at the salon, I love being a part of this beautiful community!
Peg Sickel
Trustee
Mayor Peg Sickel was born and raised in Woodbury, N.J. She has a long history in business. Her entrepreneurial spirit has ranged from fashion to the automotive industry. Peg has served on numerous school and university boards. Doing both event creation, as well as fundraising and creating new programs for students. Her non-profit board experience is extensive. Economic Development within The City of Woodbury is paramount to her.
Mr. Karl-Anthony Jones
Trustee
Karl is the Business Education Chair and a board member at Mainstreet Woodbury Inc. He brings over two and a half decades of Restaurant Hospitality Executive expertise, excelling in strategic planning and financial management. Karl has a proven track record in steering successful ventures within the hospitality sector, demonstrating a keen ability to identify strategic opportunities and maximize financial performance. At Mainstreet Woodbury, he focuses on business education and development, driving growth and empowering local enterprises. His financial stewardship and commitment to people development reflect his dedication to professional excellence and community support. Karl’s visionary leadership and pragmatic decision-making embody the values of inclusivity and community engagement at Mainstreet Woodbury, positioning him to significantly impact the businesses and individuals he serves.
Mrs. Nancy Barna
Trustee
Nancy Barna is a Member of the Board for Main Street Woodbury. She is also a member of Woodbury Old City Restoration Committee. In neighboring West Deptford Township where she resides wirh her husband, John and their son, Tyler, she sits on the West Deptford Board of Education, is a Member of the West Deptford Multiple Dwelling Regulation Board, a Trustee of the Colonial Manor United Methodist Church where she is also a social worker and food drive volunter for their Food Pantry , is an active member of Holy Angels Parish at St. Patrick's Church as a Choir Member, is a Member and past President of the GFWC Woman's Club of West Deptford, and a former Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leader in West Deptford. Although Nancy is a long-time resident of West Deptford, she sees the importance of community development as well as getting residents involved in decisions being made for the betterment of their own neighborhood and Main Street in Woodbury. She is hopeful that residents will come out to support Main Street Woodbury while bringing their own ideas to us of what they see for the future of the City.
Salina Singleton
Trustee
Salina Singleton is a NJ native who graduated from Woodbury High School and went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University studying International Business Management. As the founder and owner of Wonderful Me Media, a thriving business development agency, she brings a wealth of expertise in community-centered content creation and community-curated events. Salina recently rejoined the board, and she aspires to contribute to the ongoing prosperity of Woodbury's small businesses.
Rhonda Jensen
Trustee
Rhonda is a government law enforcement officer, completing the New Jersey State Police Training Academy after attending Camden County College for my associate and Rowen University for my Bachelor. I worked in the field of law enforcement for over 34 years, throughout my career I have consistently strived to uphold the highest standards of Professionalism ensuring public safety while building positive relationships within the community I served. My primary focus has been on proactive policing and effectively de escalating tense situations. Beyond law enforcement duties. I am deeply committed to community outreach participating, I am a certified substitute teacher, CPR and First Aid certified an I love to bowl. As well as being a Bingo enthusiast.
This a small list of my accomplishments.
Sandy Uzdavinis
Trustee
