SJM_MenOfTheYear_1125_V2FINAL.qxp_SJM Feature 11 / 20 / 25 4 : 39 PM Page 3 MIKEO’MALLEY s the executive director of Woodford Cedar Run A graduate of Stockton University with a degree in Wildlife Refuge , a nonprofit that also includes a environmental science , he earned a master’s in nonprofit Awildlife rehabilitation hospital and nature leadership from Pacific University , where he now serves center , O’Malley serves as chief executive officer and leads as an adjunct professor . O’Malley also contributes signifi - the organization’s strategic vision and day - to - day opera - cantly to wildlife rehabilitation beyond Cedar Run : He tions . In this role , he oversees financial management , pro - has been president of the board of directors for the New gram development and administrative operations while Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators since 2021 , implementing policies established by the board of trustees . and he is currently the chairman of the Wildlife Rehabili - His journey with Cedar Run began in 2011 as an tators Advisory Committee with New Jersey Fish & intern in the hospital , and he later joined the staff and Wildlife , helping to enhance its programs and to improve steadily advanced through several leadership roles , cul - care standards for sick , injured and orphaned wildlife minating with being named executive director in 2021 . throughout the state . LARRYBANKS anks , the director of workforce development leaders . A pundit in both program and event manage - and training for the New Jersey Manufacturing ment , he has been responsible for the curation and BExtension Program ( NJMEP ) , focuses on the development of some of New Jersey’s largest business development and success of the manufacturing work - conferences , educational programs , and both political force across the state , which includes working directly and philanthropic fundraisers . with schools to introduce youngsters to successful , He is guided by a leadership philosophy that priori - rewarding manufacturing careers — with a keen focus tizes “ nurturing relationships and understanding indi - on reaching students who may need some help in vidual challenges . ” He adds that , “ By fostering open seeing a vision of their future they can be proud of . communication and tailoring training programs to meet Banks has dedicated his career to cultivating pow - diverse needs , I empowered team members and cre - erful business relationships statewide as well as estab - ated an inclusive environment that increases engage - lishing innovative collaboratives with multifaceted busi - ment , morale and productivity throughout the organi - ness partners , community leaders and industry thought zation . ” MARKDIBBLE ibble’s dedication to the lifelong impact that the County YMCA , preserving its essential programs ; and he YMCA has on youth goes beyond being the shares best practices on leadership , governance , safety DYMCA of the Pines CEO : He’s the New Jersey and mission - driven operations as a volunteer consultant State Alliance of YMCAs chairperson , advocating to YMCAs and summer camps nationwide . statewide for youth development , healthy living and His community involvement doesn’t stop there , as social responsibility ; as a YMCA of the USA National Board Dibble is also a Burlington County Regional Chamber of of Directors member , he contributes to the national Commerce chairperson , helping strengthen local busi - strategy and governance for one of the country’s largest nesses and regional economic vitality . And , in service to nonprofit organizations ; he supports the well - being and his proudest accomplishment — being an engaged , long - term security of YMCA employees across the U.S . as a loving father — Dibble is a class parent , serving as a member of the National YMCA Employee Benefits Board ; proactive volunteer and engaged partner in the school he led the successful rescue and merger of the Gloucester community . MIKEMUNOZ s AmeriHealth’s senior vice president and mies , serving as a positive role model and acting as president of Diversified Markets , Munoz proactive support for students . Aserves as a health - care advocate , champi - He’s led the charge for AmeriHealth to similarly oning the relationship between physical and emo - pursue philanthropic endeavors , like working with the tional well - being — starting with the team for whom Special Olympics New Jersey and Larc Norcross School , a he cultivates a positive , inclusive work environment special - education school that offers effective special edu - that prioritizes mental health . cation programs and therapies for students ages 3 to 21 . Externally , Munoz serves on numerous boards , According to Munoz , “ Giving back to the community including the Camden Community Partnership , Special through volunteerism and donating is embedded in the Olympics New Jersey , and the United Way of Greater culture among associates at AmeriHealth . Our associates Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey , and has sup - see their involvement as an opportunity to improve the ported the 100 Man Welcome at Foundation Acade - quality of life for others . ” SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 22 issue 8 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 32 |