Our Candidates

« Dedicated community service to Oradell
Member of Oradell Special Events Committee for 3 years
American Legion Post 41 Commander and VFW member - Post 2183
Assistant Scout Master for Troop 36, former Cub Master - Pack 136
Member of Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree (Council 3814)
« Loyal service to the U.S.A. – 22 years in military
Major (Retired) , Quartermaster, New Jersey Army National Guard (Retired Reserves at present)
Combat veteran of Iraq; Iraqi Campaign Medal
Military awards and honors include: Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award); Army Achievement Medal; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Ribbon; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; New Jersey Medal of Merit; New Jersey Desert Storm Support Ribbon; NJ Distinguished Service Medal
« Strong financial and negotiation experience
Military Contingency Contracting Officer (2004-2005) with ability to sign contracts up to $200K
Experience in Contracts, Acquisition Process, Pricing
Shop Steward for Local 827 IBEW unit 1 for 15 years
« Eric and his wife Beth have lived in Oradell since 1992. Their two sons attend River Dell High School and River Dell Middle School

« Strong record of service as a Member of the Board of Education for Oradell Public School (OPS)

Served as Chair of Building and Grounds Committee
Recommended and received to date over $300,000 of state capital project match grants
Successfully managed an “on time” and “under budget” major capital project (boiler replacement), with < 10 year payback via energy savings
Proponent of children safety and security - seeking matching grant from NJ worth $80,000 for a building security program hardware update developed in conjunction with OPD

« Excellent financial skill set

As part of the Board of Education, Garrie brought in a flat expense budget for 2010 (average increase of <$1 per home), despite cutback of most state aid
Sales Manager for a Swiss semiconductor equipment manufacturer that manages 15 professional staff and a $20 million budget
Business Management major (BBA)

« Sound vision for Oradell

a proponent of responsive, respectful, and interactive local government
will use a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to address economic, land use and quality of life challenges facing Oradell
will work tirelessly to maintain charm and character of Oradell

« Garrie and his wife Pat have lived in Oradell since 2003. Pat “Casey” Murphy is an Oradell native. Garrie and Pat have three children, all students at OPS