LOUIS F. MANZO, MAYOR

Lou grew up in Collingswood, NJ and has been married to his wife Joanna (Joie) for 29 years.  Lou and Joie are proud of their three daughters. Talia, age 25, is a graduate of Clearview High School and Seton Hall University. Alexis, age 18, is a graduate of Clearview and currently a freshman at Monmouth University. Marissa, age 15 is a sophomore at Clearview High School. The Manzo family moved to Harrison Township in 1999 because of the strong school system and the community’s wonderful reputation. Lou immediately became actively involved in the youth sports programs, coaching in the township’s soccer and basketball organizations.
Lou was elected to his second three-year term on Township Committee in November, 2010. He was chosen as Mayor again for 2011 by his fellow Committeemen for the fourth consecutive year. In addition to serving as Mayor of the township, Lou is a Registered Principal & Director with the MetLife Solutions Group, a specialized office of MetLife.
It is Lou’s belief that our elected community leaders need to create a vision and act decisively in its pursuit.  Most importantly, they should engage our residents in that process as much as possible. When asked why he chose to pursue a seat on Township Committee, Lou replied, "I felt obligated to get involved because I believe I can make a difference in drawing more people into the mix. Clearly, the best ideas for our community emerge when there is more participation."

DENNIS CLOWNEY, DEPUTY MAYOR

Dennis grew up in Glassboro and is a lifelong resident of Gloucester County.  He graduated from Glassboro High School in 1983. In 1982 he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve and completed basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and  Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He served in the United States Army Reserves for six years, and achieved the rank of spec.4

Dennis and his wife Stephanie have been married for 22 years. They built their home in Harrison in 1995 and have been residents ever since. They have three daughters; Fallon, a freshman at Rowan University, and twin daughters Brenna & Kiera who are in 8th grade in the Clearview Regional School System.

Dennis is the Commander of Mills American Legion Post # 452 where he also handles the 'Jersey Boys State' for the Post. He has been a coach and assistant coach for the Harrison Soccer club for the last 9 years. He served on the Harrison Township Planning Board, and is in his second term on Township Committee. Open space, farmland preservation, and increasing recreational opportunities for our children and seniors continue to be very important to Dennis, and are the things he campaigned on during his runs for office.  Dennis is happy to be involved in the increasing recognition of the residents of our Township who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and he thanks the Committee, past and present, for helping to achieve these goals.

Environmental Commission, Fire District, ADHOC Pond Committee and ADHOC Landfill Committee, Merchants Association

DON HEIM, COMMITTEEMAN

Don, his wife Kathy and their sons' Tommy (16) and Michael (13) moved to Harrison Township in 2003.  Following his graduation from TempleUniversity in 1986, Don joined Accredited Environmental Technologies, Inc., an environmental consulting and testing firm headquartered in Media, PA.  Presently, he serves as Vice President of the firm.  Additionally, in 2008, Don was hired by the Clearview Regional School District as the Head Boy's Basketball Coach at the Clearview Middle School.
Don was appointed to Township Committee in December 2008.  In November 2009, he won the general election in which he assumed a full 3-year term. 
Don is active in many aspects of the Township, including serving as a Board Member and Coach for Harrison Township Youth Basketball, volunteering as a coach and umpire for the Harrison Township Little League and as a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish. 
Don's vision and goals for the Township include a responsible approach to taxation, the revitalization of Main Street, the realization of the Richwood Town Center, the commitment to maintaining recreation programs and open space, the safe closure and redevelopment of the Henry Harris Landfill, employing of sound judgment with regard to residential development and assisting in the every day facilitation of our Township, including responding to the needs and concerns of our residents.    

ROBERT SHEARER, COMMITTEEMAN

Bob Shearer serves as a nurse anesthetist for Capital Health in Trenton and a financial representative for Independence Planning Group in Sewell New Jersey.   He has been serving on Township Committee for one year.  
Bob has been married to Debra for 13 years and they have one ten year-old daughter Anna. He is active in many aspects of the Township, including the Recreation Department activities, serving as a coach in the past. 
Bob describes his decision to run for Township Committee as a reflection of his desire to contribute to the community. He has dedicated much of his time his to the community and works diligently with his colleagues on Committee to continue improving the quality of life in Harrison Township.

Economic Development and Liaison to Clearview Jr. and Senior High School

Township Committee representative to the Township's Planning Board

MATT DIGGONS, COMMITTEEMAN

Matt has resided in Mullica Hill with his wife, Kim, and their two sons Jacob and Joshua, since 2004.  He is a life-long South Jersey resident and has lived in Harrison Township for the last seven years.  Matt holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from Rutgers University and works in the Finance Group at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
Matt has served on the Harrison Township Planning Board since 2007. He focused on smart growth and increasing commercial ratables with businesses that work well in the rural setting of Harrison Township. 
Matt also served on the Harrison Township Board of Education from 2007 to 2010 and was Chairman of the Finance Committee overseeing the development of the school budgets.  In that role he always put the interest of the children first while respecting the impact to taxpayers.
Through a seat on Township Committee, Matt hopes to increase his impact and contribution in the areas of fiscal responsibility, smart residential and commercial growth, traffic congestion and safety, and further development of recreational facilities and Main Street.