Men of the Year 2025
“The Greater Good” might be the name of the weekly podcast that Jones hosts, but it’s also a phrase that can be used to describe his general outlook toward trying to help as many people in need as he can, through a number of avenues. A proud veteran who served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps for nearly a decade, he has been a community activist and an advocate for inclusion and accessibility for even longer. He has held leadership positions for several organizations that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—including P.I.L.O.T. Services and The Arc Gloucester—and since 2021 he has been the president and CEO for ADEPT Programs, which builds and operates integrated living communities for people with disabilities in Burlington County and beyond.
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Outside of his work with ADEPT, Jones also helps to train law enforcement on how to deescalate situations involving people with disabilities and provides assistance to The Michaels Organization, an affordable housing developer in Camden. He sits on the board for the nonprofits Better Tomorrows and FamCare and is involved with the local chapter of the NAACP as well.
Then there’s his podcast, available through the ADEPT website, in which he strives to give families more information about social services and what is available to them. “Sometimes I lose track of all the boards I’m on,” Jones says with a laugh about his busy schedule. “Whenever somebody asks me to help in some area or to contribute, I step up and I try to do that.”
Although Lombardo has never sought recognition for the many initiatives he has supported over the years, it was only fitting when he received the Camden County Freedom Medal Award in 2021 for his decades of service to his community, considering the impact he’s made across the board. Not only has he has been president and CEO of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley since 1988—transforming the organization from Chapter 11 status to a booming $90 million operation—but he has also helped to shape the landscape of social services for the entire state, particularly regarding reentry and criminal justice.
He was appointed to New Jersey’s first-ever Sentencing Policy Study Commission and has served on both the New Jersey Family Development Advisory Board and the New Jersey Parole Advisory Board, the latter of which he led as chairman for 10 years. Furthermore, the last five New Jersey governors have called upon Lombardo to work on their transition teams for corrections, parole and juvenile justice.
A passionate advocate for vulnerable populations, Lombardo’s efforts have also been celebrated by the Sons of Italy—New Jersey, which honored him with its Golden Lion Award.
Combining more than 50 years of leadership experience, a background in business and ministry, and a dedication to rebuilding lives within underserved communities, Davis has made a significant difference across the country but especially here in South Jersey. He is the president and CEO of the Camden Dream Center, which provides access to cutting-edge STEM education and opportunities in the information technology workforce. Its other programs include the Camden Dream Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School, which promotes a love for reading and encourages positive attitudes toward learning.
Also an award-winning leader at Cisco, Davis helped to develop the company’s nationwide apprenticeship program and serves as director of the Cisco Networking Academy Support and Instructor Training Center in Camden, which is responsible for onboarding and supporting new academies at high schools, community colleges and universities.
Among his long list of accomplishments, he is also the founder of The Huddle Men’s Ministry, a convening of men motivated to achieve excellence in their lives; started a tutoring group for kids; and is the founder of Girls Code in Camden, a weekly coding class for middle school students that now includes boys as well.
Manning has dedicated his career to supporting individuals with disabilities, a passion he discovered in high school. His entry into the field was serving as a camp counselor for youth with disabilities, and it was a formative experience that set the course for his life’s work. He went on to graduate from the University of Tampa in 1983 with a degree in business management and a dual major in psychology, and that same year he joined OTC Services—formerly the Occupational Training Center of Burlington County—as a vocational case manager. He has since held several leadership positions at OTC, which empowers adults with disabilities by helping them to acquire essential life skills, to overcome barriers to employment and to excel in occupational disciplines.
Throughout his career, Manning has remained motivated by a deep commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and in his current role as executive director, he continues to lead with passion, purpose and a strong belief in the potential of every person that OTC serves.
As the executive director of Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that also includes a wildlife rehabilitation hospital and nature center, O’Malley serves as chief executive officer and leads the organization’s strategic vision and day-to-day operations. In this role, he oversees financial management, program development and administrative operations while implementing policies established by the board of trustees.
His journey with Cedar Run began in 2011 as an intern in the hospital, and he later joined the staff and steadily advanced through several leadership roles, culminating with being named executive director in 2021.
A graduate of Stockton University with a degree in environmental science, he earned a master’s in nonprofit leadership from Pacific University, where he now serves as an adjunct professor. O’Malley also contributes significantly to wildlife rehabilitation beyond Cedar Run: He has been president of the board of directors for the New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators since 2021, and he is currently the chairman of the Wildlife Rehabilitators Advisory Committee with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife, helping to enhance its programs and to improve care standards for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife throughout the state.
Banks, the director of workforce development and training for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), focuses on the development and success of the manufacturing workforce across the state, which includes working directly with schools to introduce youngsters to successful, rewarding manufacturing careers—with a keen focus on reaching students who may need some help in seeing a vision of their future they can be proud of.
Banks has dedicated his career to cultivating powerful business relationships statewide as well as establishing innovative collaboratives with multifaceted business partners, community leaders and industry thought leaders. A pundit in both program and event management, he has been responsible for the curation and development of some of New Jersey’s largest business conferences, educational programs, and both political and philanthropic fundraisers.
He is guided by a leadership philosophy that prioritizes “nurturing relationships and understanding individual challenges.” He adds that, “By fostering open communication and tailoring training programs to meet diverse needs, I empowered team members and created an inclusive environment that increases engagement, morale and productivity throughout the organization.”
Dibble’s dedication to the lifelong impact that the YMCA has on youth goes beyond being the YMCA of the Pines CEO: He’s the New Jersey State Alliance of YMCAs chairperson, advocating statewide for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility; as a YMCA of the USA National Board of Directors member, he contributes to the national strategy and governance for one of the country’s largest nonprofit organizations; he supports the wellbeing and long-term security of YMCA employees across the U.S. as a member of the National YMCA Employee Benefits Board; he led the successful rescue and merger of the Gloucester County YMCA, preserving its essential programs; and he shares best practices on leadership, governance, safety and mission-driven operations as a volunteer consultant to YMCAs and summer camps nationwide.
His community involvement doesn’t stop there, as Dibble is also a Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce chairperson, helping strengthen local businesses and regional economic vitality. And, in service to his proudest accomplishment—being an engaged, loving father—Dibble is a class parent, serving as a proactive volunteer and engaged partner in the school community.
Mike Munoz
As AmeriHealth’s senior vice president and president of Diversified Markets, Munoz serves as a health-care advocate, championing the relationship between physical and emotional well-being—starting with the team for whom he cultivates a positive, inclusive work environment that prioritizes mental health.
Externally, Munoz serves on numerous boards, including the Camden Community Partnership, Special Olympics New Jersey, and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, and has supported the 100 Man Welcome at Foundation Academies, serving as a positive role model and acting as proactive support for students.
He’s led the charge for AmeriHealth to similarly pursue philanthropic endeavors, like working with the Special Olympics New Jersey and Larc Norcross School, a special-education school that offers effective special education programs and therapies for students ages 3 to 21.
According to Munoz, “Giving back to the community through volunteerism and donating is embedded in the culture among associates at AmeriHealth. Our associates see their involvement as an opportunity to improve the quality of life for others.”
Adam Perle
As president and CEO of ArtPride New Jersey, Perle has become a driving force behind the Garden State’s cultural renaissance. A steadfast advocate for the arts, his leadership powers statewide advocacy campaigns that amplify the social, educational and economic value of the arts, in particular the nonprofit cultural sector that generates $692.1 million in economic activity and supports nearly 13,000 jobs annually. Before joining ArtPride, Perle helped to double the size of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce as its vice president, and served on a number of political campaigns. A lifelong New Jersey resident, he balances board positions with the New Jersey Travel Industry Association, New Jersey Center for Nonprofits and others. Across all of his roles, whether on Capitol Hill or at a community arts event, Perle is an unwavering believer in the arts’ power to transform the lives of New Jerseyans. His own eclectic range of artistic passions includes abstract painter Mark Rotko, 20th century American theater, landscape photography, the blues and New Orleans jazz.
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