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Seigha Omuso

President

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Erica Jones

Secretary

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Janice Lieljuris

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Geneva Rijs

City Council Appointee

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Mark McNeil

Mayoral Appointee

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Jaimie Fields

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Liset Dias

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Gene Turnquist

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Seigha Omuso

President

Seigha Omuso has served as the Founder and Executive Director at The Opportunity League since 2009. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Cabrini University.   After 5 years of award-winning corporate marketing, "Coach O" changed careers. Responding to the needs of those in his community, in 2009 he founded The Opportunity League, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The organization focuses on building communities by providing opportunities for youth, adults, and community development. As the founder, the organization now serves over 300 households annually, has expanded operations to the countries of Ghana, Nigeria, and Haiti, and is now in the development of “Villages Community Marketplace” a community-based grocery store/ food hub.    Not only is Coach O an entrepreneur and business consultant starting over 24 businesses, he is the former Mens’ Basketball Head Coach for Rowan College at Burlington County, coaching not only basketball but life.  

Erica Jones

Secretary

Erica is the founder/owner of The Turquoise Cup. She brings her extensive experience transforming business organizations, building top-performing teams, and board management.

Janice Lieljuris

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Janice Lieljuris is the owner of the Albert V. Jaskol Agency and an active member of the Board.

Geneva Rijs

City Council Appointee

Mark McNeil

Mayoral Appointee

Mark McNeil has been a resident of Burlington since 1973 when his family moved to the city during his childhood. A graduate of Burlington City High School's class of 1987, Mr. McNeil immediately enlisted in the United States Army following his graduation, serving honorably for six years.

Upon returning to civilian life, Mr. McNeil explored various career paths before finding his calling in heavy highway construction. He has been a proud member of Local 172 Heavy Highway for over a decade, serving as both shop steward and traffic coordinator.

Mr. McNeil is a firm believer in community engagement and currently serves on the Main Street Board. With his extensive local knowledge and commitment to public service, he looks forward to representing the Mayor on the MSB Board and contributing to the continued growth and development of Burlington.

Jaimie Fields

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Liset Dias

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Gene Turnquist

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