EJTU Board of Directors
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Officers
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President
Greg Maita (gregorymaita17@gmail.com)
Greg is starting his second term as the President of the chapter as well as a youth outreach committee member. He spends much of his time fishing our local waters especially the Ramapo. When not fishing in NJ, he spends many weekends in the Catskills and Adirondacks. He will be working closely with the board to maintain the course of the chapter while adjusting to the needs of the membership. Should you have any questions, please contact him to discuss all matters.
Greg Maita (gregorymaita17@gmail.com)
Greg is starting his second term as the President of the chapter as well as a youth outreach committee member. He spends much of his time fishing our local waters especially the Ramapo. When not fishing in NJ, he spends many weekends in the Catskills and Adirondacks. He will be working closely with the board to maintain the course of the chapter while adjusting to the needs of the membership. Should you have any questions, please contact him to discuss all matters.
First Vice President
Vacant
Vacant
Second Vice President and Edison Show Coordinator
Rod Dmitriev (r.dmitriev@yahoo.com)
Husband, father and addicted to fishing. When I’m not with my family, working or sleeping (optional) - I’m likely doing something fishing related…
Rod Dmitriev (r.dmitriev@yahoo.com)
Husband, father and addicted to fishing. When I’m not with my family, working or sleeping (optional) - I’m likely doing something fishing related…
Treasurer
Mike Monahan (MJMirish@aol.com)
Mike Monahan has been a member of Trout Unlimited since 2006, and active in
the East Jersey chapter since 2016. Mike previously served as the chapter's
Conservation Chair and has now stepped into the role of Treasurer. His professional background spans 45 plus years in healthcare finance including holding positions as auditor/consultant,
Controller/CFO, software development and sales focused on the electronic
medical records and revenue cycle management. Currently, the CEO/President
of his own consulting firm, Big Sky Management Group. I was born and raised
in Montana (Missoula area) I have been a life-long fly fisherman who enjoys
learning about the northeast trout waters and visiting many of my Montana
waters as I can. Mike enjoys spending time traveling, golfing and spoiling
my three grandchildren.
Mike Monahan (MJMirish@aol.com)
Mike Monahan has been a member of Trout Unlimited since 2006, and active in
the East Jersey chapter since 2016. Mike previously served as the chapter's
Conservation Chair and has now stepped into the role of Treasurer. His professional background spans 45 plus years in healthcare finance including holding positions as auditor/consultant,
Controller/CFO, software development and sales focused on the electronic
medical records and revenue cycle management. Currently, the CEO/President
of his own consulting firm, Big Sky Management Group. I was born and raised
in Montana (Missoula area) I have been a life-long fly fisherman who enjoys
learning about the northeast trout waters and visiting many of my Montana
waters as I can. Mike enjoys spending time traveling, golfing and spoiling
my three grandchildren.
Secretary
Jim MacDonall (jmacdonall@fordham.edu)
As Secretary, Jim is an officer of EJTU providing the official record of all meeting of the Board of Directors.
Previously he was on the Board of Directors of Theodore Gordon Flyfishers. He grew up in Manhattan and
began fishing on Saranac Lake in NY state when he was 5 years old. He joined TU in the early 1980’s and
became a life member in the 2000’s. He fishes both freshwater, mostly for trout, and saltwater, mostly for
striped bass, from March until sometime in late November or early December, although he sometimes
goes to the Bahamas for bone and tarpon fishing in the winter. He was a professor of Psychology at
Fordham University conducting teaching and conducting research in behavior analysis, retiring in 2015,
one of the best decisions he ever made.
Jim MacDonall (jmacdonall@fordham.edu)
As Secretary, Jim is an officer of EJTU providing the official record of all meeting of the Board of Directors.
Previously he was on the Board of Directors of Theodore Gordon Flyfishers. He grew up in Manhattan and
began fishing on Saranac Lake in NY state when he was 5 years old. He joined TU in the early 1980’s and
became a life member in the 2000’s. He fishes both freshwater, mostly for trout, and saltwater, mostly for
striped bass, from March until sometime in late November or early December, although he sometimes
goes to the Bahamas for bone and tarpon fishing in the winter. He was a professor of Psychology at
Fordham University conducting teaching and conducting research in behavior analysis, retiring in 2015,
one of the best decisions he ever made.
Directors
Past President, Vice Chair NJTU State Council, Webmaster, Webmaster and Conservation Committee Member
As our immediate Past President (2018-2022), Chris continues to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. Chris is an outdoorsman, conservationist, fly angler and fly tier in pursuit of both freshwater and saltwater wild and native species of fish. Protecting and enhancing our wild and native fish populations is Chris' top priority. He is also TU Life Member. In addition to serving as chapter Past President, Chris is also the chapter's Webmaster and a member of EJTU's Conservation Committee. Chris is also the New Jersey State Council of Trout Unlimited's Vice Chair. He previously served as a member of EJTU’s Board of Directors while coordinating EJTU’s meeting activities and fishing trips, as well as representing EJTU at NJ State Council. Please feel free to contact Chris regarding any general inquiries about EJTU or questions about our Website.
As our immediate Past President (2018-2022), Chris continues to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. Chris is an outdoorsman, conservationist, fly angler and fly tier in pursuit of both freshwater and saltwater wild and native species of fish. Protecting and enhancing our wild and native fish populations is Chris' top priority. He is also TU Life Member. In addition to serving as chapter Past President, Chris is also the chapter's Webmaster and a member of EJTU's Conservation Committee. Chris is also the New Jersey State Council of Trout Unlimited's Vice Chair. He previously served as a member of EJTU’s Board of Directors while coordinating EJTU’s meeting activities and fishing trips, as well as representing EJTU at NJ State Council. Please feel free to contact Chris regarding any general inquiries about EJTU or questions about our Website.
Conservation Committee Chair
Matt Drago
New to the sport of fly fishing, and New Jersey, Matt joined EJTU at the Edison Fly Fishing Show in 2022. As a former Biology major, Matt was drawn to be conservation chair to plan river clean ups, tree plantings, and other conservation projects that improve trout habitats and make fishing our local streams more enjoyable.
Matt Drago
New to the sport of fly fishing, and New Jersey, Matt joined EJTU at the Edison Fly Fishing Show in 2022. As a former Biology major, Matt was drawn to be conservation chair to plan river clean ups, tree plantings, and other conservation projects that improve trout habitats and make fishing our local streams more enjoyable.
Director at Large Libby Brickmann (ybbilkcirb@aol.com)
Libby recently retired from her job of a claim representative for a union health and welfare fund for over 40 years. She loves the outdoors and has been camping on the East branch of the Delaware river in a trailer for over 13 years. After spending so much time around the campfire with her fly fishing friends, she became interested in the sport herself.
Libby recently retired from her job of a claim representative for a union health and welfare fund for over 40 years. She loves the outdoors and has been camping on the East branch of the Delaware river in a trailer for over 13 years. After spending so much time around the campfire with her fly fishing friends, she became interested in the sport herself.
Riffles Editor
Dino Eftychiou
Email: (defty7@gmail.com)
Dino previously served as EJTU's Secretary and Trip coordinator. He currently serves as editor of our
monthly newsletter Riffles. He enjoys fly fishing for trout and tying flies.
Dino Eftychiou
Email: (defty7@gmail.com)
Dino previously served as EJTU's Secretary and Trip coordinator. He currently serves as editor of our
monthly newsletter Riffles. He enjoys fly fishing for trout and tying flies.
Education
Doug Penna
As education chair on EJTU's Board of Directors, Doug coordinates the chapter's efforts to increase the knowledge and skills of members in the art of fly tying and fly fishing. Doug is an avid fly fisherman. He can often be found cleaning up NJ streams and recruiting new members.
Doug Penna
As education chair on EJTU's Board of Directors, Doug coordinates the chapter's efforts to increase the knowledge and skills of members in the art of fly tying and fly fishing. Doug is an avid fly fisherman. He can often be found cleaning up NJ streams and recruiting new members.
Director ar Large
Ray Tannberg (rtannberg@aol.com)
Ray previously served three terms as EJTU's Treasurer and currently a Director Ray has professional experience with non-profit accounting. Ray both fly fishes and ties his own flies.
Ray Tannberg (rtannberg@aol.com)
Ray previously served three terms as EJTU's Treasurer and currently a Director Ray has professional experience with non-profit accounting. Ray both fly fishes and ties his own flies.
Director at Large
Marty Adamkiewicz
Email: martyoflodi@aol.com
Marty Adamkiewicz
Email: martyoflodi@aol.com
