Board of Directors

Donnamarie Mazzola

President

Board of Directors

Seigha Omuso

Vice President

Board of Directors

Erica Jones

Board Member

Board of Directors

Thomas J. Swan, Esq

Board Member

Board of Directors

Janice Lieljuris

Secretary

Board of Directors

John Hammer

Treasurer

Board of Directors

Geneva Rijs

City Council Appointee

Board of Directors

Mark McNeil

Mayoral Appointee

Donnamarie Mazzola

President

Hailing from a small town outside of Boston, and having lived for many years in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, and the Lehigh Valley, Donnamarie Mazzola is thrilled to have crossed the river to make Burlington City her new home. She fell in love with the community spirit, the history and waterfront, and most of all, the sense that the city is on the brink of something big. “I came here eager to be part of the transformation. We have all the right ingredients, and the Main Street approach provides the structure and blueprint for community involvement in revitalizing downtown, by focusing on economic vitality, aesthetics, marketing, and organization.” Donnamarie’s career in digital marketing, technology product management, and e-commerce operations has spanned decades and industries, from internet music pioneer CDNOW, to e-commerce ventures marketing women’s apparel and pet supplies, to online counseling, employee assistance, and psychic advice services. Establishing brand strategy, content marketing, and a digital footprint is one of her favorite professional pursuits. She’s passionate about supporting small businesses, having co-founded a Venetian plastering company in 2006, and a mosaic, Venetian Plastering, and garden design side hustle serving the Burlington area, Creatrixity, in 2019. An artist at heart, she enjoys working with mosaics, fiber, and fabric.

Seigha Omuso

Vice 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

Board Member

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

Thomas J. Swan, Esq

Board Member

Tom Swan is a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, a former City Council Representative, and an active community volunteer.

Janice Lieljuris

Secretary

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

John Hammer

Treasurer

John Hammer had a CPA office at 214 High Street in Burlington, which he owned and restored. He is active on several boards, usually as treasurer including, the West Jersey Rotary Club, Rotary District 7505 Gift of Life Foundation, The Orchid Foundation ( supports an orphanage in the Dominican Republic), and now the Main Street Burlington. He has also served on the Rotary Zone 28 Board, as Rotary District 7640 Youth Exchange Chair, as Rotary District 7500 Representative for the Rotary International 2015 Council on Legislation, past Board member for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, past treasurer for the Trident Swim Club in Edgewater Park, NJ, and past Treasurer of the Rotary Mid-Atlantic PETS. He is currently retired and lives in Burlington City.

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.