MEET THE 2023 CANDIDATES

Michael Razze is the current Mayor for Pitman, running in 2023 for his second term. He is a lifelong resident of Pitman and promotes his hometown every chance he gets.  Michael and his wife, Tammy,  have spent most of their adult lives volunteering to help the community grow into the vibrant place it is today.  In his professional life, Michael has worked in the insurance industry for the past 30 years and brings that experience and knowledge to his roles within the Borough.  He currently serves as President and CEO of Big I New Jersey, a non-profit association that provides support and resources to independent insurance agents throughout our state.

Get to Know Michael >>

 

• Councilman 2008 - 2019...Council President 2009, 2012, & 2014 

• Director of Public Events 2008 - 2019

• Pitman Parade Committee 2006 - Present

• Pitman Recreation Commission 2008 - 2011 & 2014-Present

• Pitman Environmental Commission 2008-2011 & 2018-2019

• TriCo Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, Pitman Fund Commissioner 2009-Present, Executive Board 2014-Present, Fund Secretary 2019, Fund Chairman 2021-Present

• Pitman Economic Development Committee 2015

• Pitman Planning and Zoning Board 2013

• Pitman Director of Public Safety 2012

• Pitman Public Safety Committee 2012

• Miss Pitman Pageant Committee 2000-Present

• Pitman Soccer Association, Coach 2006-Present, President 2019-Present

• Pitman Little League, Coach 2009-2017, Treasurer 2016-2018

• Pitman High School All Sports Committee 2016-Present

• Gloucester County Mayors Association 2020-Present, President 2023

• Pitman High School Class of 1989

• Married 28 years to PHS High School Sweetheart, Tammy DeLucas Razze with four children: Nicholas (23), Anthony (23), Carly (15), and Lucas (15)

Jen is a lifelong Pitman resident, the small town that she truly loves. She is a special education teacher, self-contained autism, and mother of three beautiful children. Her husband Joe has been a volunteer firefighter for 19 years, currently serving as Captain at Chemical Highland Engine Co. 
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• Special Education Teacher, Self-Contained Autism

• Current Member of Pitman Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 

• Current DEI Co-Chairperson of Accommodation and Inclusion Subcommittee

• In conjunction with several borough entities, including the DEI subcommittee for accommodation & inclusion, I helped to increase the accessibility through research and  detailed plans submitted to the borough. The recent approval has allowed for the current improvements to be made behind Memorial School and the soccer fields so that ALL can enjoy the area without accessibility challenges

• Current Member & Vice-Chair of Pitman NJ Sustainable / Green Team Committee

• Current Member & Secretary of Pitman Senior Outreach Committee

• Current Member & Secretary of Pitman Republican Executive Committee

• Current Social Member of Highland Chemical Engine Co.

• Volunteer for Highland Chicken BBQ and Highland Quality Carnival

• Volunteer Co-coordinator of Annual Bubbles for Autism Event

• Volunteer Past Team Mom Pitman Youth Football/Cheer

• Volunteer Past Team Mom Pitman Little League

• Married 19 years to husband, Joe with three children: Emily (18), Joey
  (17), and Justin (15)

Paul is a formulation chemist, inventor, product developer, and small business owner in the agricultural and landscaping industries. He moved to Pitman seven years ago with his wife and two children, drawn to the town's charm, strong sense of community, vibrant uptown district, and neighborhood schools.

Get to Know Paul >>

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• Current President and Board Chair of the Pitman Little League baseball and softball organization (2018-Present)

• Head Coach of the Pitman Middle School Baseball Team and Pitman Little League Minors, Majors, and Juniors Teams

• Formulation Chemist and Inventor (US Patents 6,851,219 and 7,541,386)

• Founder and President of Bially Formulators LLC, a soil health innovation business  

• Past Co-Chair of Healthy Kids Running Series 

• Past Volunteer as Boys League Representative for Pitman Soccer Association

• Past Religious Education Instructor at St. Charles Borromeo Parish 

• Married 15 years to wife, Kathy, with two children:  Liam (13) and Paige (10), attending Pitman Schools.