Passing of Board Member, Joseph A. McNamara
It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing of PlanSmart NJ Board member, Joe McNamara. Joe was an active board member; the kind any executive director would like to clone. He served on numerous committees and dedicated many years to promoting PlanSmart NJ’s mission as the Vice President of the Board. Though he served on numerous boards and had a demanding job he never appeared harried or rushed and generously offered his undivided attention. Despite his many roles, both on and off the board, Joe was always eager to help out and his hand was often the first to volunteer for completing board tasks. He always delivered what he promised and brought integrity and honesty to every conversation and decision. When debating issues, he always delivered respectful, cogent and well-reasoned arguments. Joe’s likeability and dependability was apparent in his connectedness with important people throughout the state; if he didn’t know an important figure, he knew someone who did. Joe’s guidance, leadership, wisdom and commitment will be greatly missed at PlanSmart NJ.
