Board of Directors | Nutley Chamber of Commerce

EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS:

President/Treasurer:
Joe Graziano
Proponent Federal Credit Union

1st Vice President:
Mike Zippo
Zippo’s Car Stereo & Mobile Electronics

2nd Vice President:
Robert Frannicola
Ultimate Entertainment

Immediate Past President:
Jim McGuire
Essex Cigar | Agency on the Ave

Past President:
Andy Garruto
Garruto Law Group

Recording Secretary:
Mary Spinelli
Hyssop Beauty Apothecary

General Counsel:
Francis J. Costenbader
Law Office of Francis J. Costenbader

Director:
Kevin Knight
IWF Media

BOARD ADVISORS:

At-Large Member:
Roseann Chanley
Olde School Title Services

BOARD MEETINGS:

Executive Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM via Zoom. All Executive Board Meetings, General Membership Luncheons, Breakfasts and Mixers are subject to change. Executive Board Members serve a two-year term. At-Large Advisors are appointed by the President and serve a one-year term.

JOE GRAZIANO, PRESIDENT
Joe is Vice President, Continuous Improvement at Proponent Federal Credit Union in Nutley. Prior to coming to Proponent, Joe was President of Professional Development, Inc., a Management Consulting and Training firm. He was also a Dale Carnegie Course Instructor. His volunteer activities also include Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Rotary Club, President of Wayne Township’s Wayne Day Festival.
He also sits on the Advisory Board for Eastwick College. In his spare time, Joe plays the guitar in the classic rock band Till We Can't. He and his daughter have a podcast called Morning Coffee and Mimosas about business and life.

MIKE ZIPPO, 1st VICE PRESIDENT Mike is the co-owner of Zippo’s Car Stereo & Mobile Electronics. He is Chairman of the annual Nutley Chamber of Commerce 5K Run/Walk Event every May. He has been a member for 25 years. He is in business with his brother where they have three retail stores in Belleville, East Brunswick and North Plainfield. His first store opened in 1974. His goal for the 5K Run is to bring people into our community, so they can see how wonderful of a place Nutley is.

ROB FRANNICOLA, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Robert Frannicola created Ultimate Entertainment in 2007. His idea was to raise the bar in service and performance in the mobile entertainment market. Rob studied acting at NYU and has appeared in movies such as Boiler Room and Too Pure.
He brought his acting prowess to the wedding industry, combining limitless energy with a tireless work ethic. Rob has trained several MCs and DJs. Over a decade later, Robert and Ultimate Entertainment has created thousands of memories for individuals – with the goal of creating many more! His concept was to raise the bar in service and performance in the mobile entertainment market. Focusing on all venues of entertainment from Weddings, Mitzvahs, Super Sweet 16’s, Birthday Parties, Proms, Communions and Corporate Events, nothing is too large or too small.

JIM McGUIRE, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Jim McGuire is immediate Past President of Nutley Chamber of Commerce. He is a lifelong resident of Nutley and a graduate of Nutley High School. Jim owns Essex Cigar in Belleville, and Agency on the Ave real estate brokerage in Nutley.

ANDY GARRUTO, PAST PRESIDENT
Andrew Garruto is owner of Garruto Law Group and a lifelong Nutley resident. He graduated Nutley High School in 1982, opened his law practice here in 1997, and renovated his office in 2007. Andy is an active member and officer of Nutley Chamber, which he believes is one of the many strengths in the community.

MARY SPINELLI, SECRETARY
Mary is the founder and apothecarius of Hyssop Beauty Apothecary in Nutley. The retail storefront includes a production space where each item is handcrafted in small batches using artisan methods and specifically chosen organic ingredients whenever available. Hyssop Beauty Apothecary’s products have been featured in Harper’s Bazaar and Vanity Fair.
Mary is committed to creating the smallest environmental footprint possible and she evaluates the company’s sustainability practices regularly. Hyssop Beauty Apothecary is a woman-owned and operated sustainable business registered with the New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry. The company is registered with PETA as a cruelty-free company. Mary believes in community and regularly holds fundraisers for various organizations including Nutley Relay for Life and The Trevor Project. Mary is a vegan, Reiki healer, garden enthusiast, and animal lover, and has been a resident of Nutley, NJ for more than 20 years.

FRANCIS J. COSTENBADER, GENERAL COUNSEL
Francis J. Costenbader was initially an associate attorney with Donohue and Donohue. He became a partner in Donohue, Donohue, Costenbader & Beck in 1970, and then a partner in Donohue, Donohue, Costenbader & Strasser. Costenbader has been a sole practitioner since 1994 with an office in Nutley.
He is Past President and presently trustee of First Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Past President and presently General Counsel for Nutley Chamber of Commerce. Costenbader is a lifetime member and past Exalted Ruler of Belleville Elks, Member and Past President of the Nutley Lions, and Member and presently Legal Counsel to Nutley Irish American Association.

DANIEL LEON, October 13, 1967 – September 2, 2020
Daniel was born in Teaneck and has resided in Nutley for many years. He is a graduate of Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University). He spent most of his years employed in the banking industry but found his true calling in working with students at Eastwick College, Nutley, as the Director of Career Services.
He saw promise in every student and was committed to helping them reach their full potential. Dan served as President of the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and was strongly committed to the small businesses in town. Dan also coached the Bogata Baseball Youth Organization, the Fairlawn Youth League, International Youth Leagues and he also coached baseball at Bogata High School.