From Greater Newark Conservancy: Samuel Huber of Montclair and Jonathan Pueschel, CFP®, Vice President for J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Summit, have joined the Board of Directors of Greater Newark Conservancy.



Founded in 1987, the Conservancy's mission is to promote environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jersey's urban communities through environmental education, community gardening and urban farming, beautification of neighborhoods, job training opportunities and environmental justice. The Conservancy has earned a Four Star Rating for sound fiscal management for the past five years from Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator. Huber is a lifelong educator devoted to the belief that "civic and institutional growth begins with the continuous development of the skills and interests of the people engaged in any particular organization or communal endeavor." He has served as Director for the JM Huber Corporation, a global family-held specialty materials manufacturer, and for CP Kelco, a global specialty ingredients manufacturer. He also serves as a Trustee for the Open Space Institute in New York, NY and as President and Secretary of the Stone Foundation of New Jersey.

Huber said his family has a long history of advocacy for land conservation and environmental protection, and was attracted to the Conservancy's blending of environmental themes and the urban landscape. "What excites me is the Conservancy's ability to evolve its mission, and keep things flexible and responsive to community needs," he added. A banker with J.P. Morgan's Private Bank, Pueschel primarily focuses on New Jersey and the New York Metro area. He is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive wealth management strategies for ultra-high net worth individuals and families, executives, entrepreneurs, foundations and endowments. He also leads the New Jersey Private Bank's Real Estate Practice and has extensive experience advising commercial real estate owners, developers and managers.

Pueschel said he learned about the Conservancy through his employer, J.P. Morgan, who has a longstanding relationship with the organization. "The firm recently opened a new Private Bank office in Summit, and I'm planning on moving to Essex County, so I wanted to get closer to the surrounding communities," he noted. "The conservancy is particularly interesting to me because I like how they link nutrition and environmental stewardship to education and job training." "We welcome both Sam and Jonathan to the Conservancy's board of directors," concluded Executive Director Robin Dougherty. "Their hands-on contributions are already making a difference as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary in service to the greater-Newark area."

For more information about Greater Newark Conservancy's programs and services, to volunteer or to make a donation call 973.642.4646 or visit www.citybloom.org. You can also follow news from the Conservancy at Facebook.com/GreaterNewarkConservancy plus Twitter and Instagram - @Citybloom87.