RICHARD JUNTILLA NAMED
BOARD PRESIDENT OF BONNIE BRAE
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Succeeds Stephen W. Parker for Two-year Term
Liberty Corner, NJ – April 21, 2010 – Bonnie Brae – a fully accredited, nationally recognized residential treatment and special education center serving New Jersey boys ages eight through 18 – today announced the appointment of Richard Juntilla as President of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Juntilla, who is also founder and owner of American Tire & Auto Repair, succeeds Stephen W. Parker and will serve a two-year term.
Mr. Parker is co-Publisher and Business Manager at Recorder Community Newspapers of Bernardsville, New Jersey.
"For as long as I've been at Bonnie Brae, I've known Richard to be a stellar leader and provider of great inspiration to others," said William M. Powers, Bonnie Brae CEO in making the announcement. "His tireless work on behalf of the Bonnie Brae boys has been second-to-none and I am eagerly looking forward to what his efforts will mean for the coming two years."
Mr. Juntilla has been involved with Bonnie Brae for eight years, as Chairman of the very successful Golf Outing Committee and, more recently, as Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
"Bill Powers and his staff of professionals have created some very positive programs that connect with the boys," Mr. Juntilla shared. "They are doing a great job building self esteem and direction for the boys. I'm quite moved by the encouraging results Bonnie Brae is getting, and hope to continue the positive tone and direction set by outgoing president Stephen Parker."
Mr. Juntilla, who spent time away from home at boarding school, says he feels a special connection with the Bonnie Brae boys who are also growing up, often far, away from their parents. "I wanted to give something back to the community and – as a local organization – Bonnie Brae is the perfect way to do that."
Mr. Juntilla grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, and is a graduate of The Valley Forge Military Academy. He earned a BS in business administration from Athens College in Alabama. Mr. Juntilla has been in the automotive business for 36 years and, in 1993, he co-founded American Tire & Auto Care (www.americantires.net). The company has since grown to six locations with 83 employees throughout New Jersey. He and his wife of 43 years, Jacque, make their home in Tewksbury Township and are the proud parents of five and even prouder grandparents of seven.
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