In NJ, Ed Potosnak Hired as New ED

TRENTON, NJ—The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (NJLCV ) and New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NJLCVEF) announced today that Ed Potosnak will serve as the organization’s Executive Director.

Debbie Mans, Chair of the NJLCV said “The New Jersey League of
Conservation Voters is very excited to welcome Ed Potosnak as our
Executive Director.  His unique background in science and education
coupled with his experience in environmental policy and legislation
will provide voters and Members of the State Legislature with
accurate, non-partisan, information. NJLCV will also expand its
practice of scoring legislation and the records of State Legislators
to inform voters which public officials in Trenton can be trusted to
safeguard our land, water, air, wildlife and communities.  I know that
we have found a passionate, articulate and intelligent leader in Ed
and I look forward to working with him. ”

While teaching High School Chemistry, Mr. Potosnak was selected for
the highly competitive Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator
Fellowship and served for more than two years in Washington D.C. in
the office of Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA).  Part of Mr. Potosnak’s
legislative portfolio included environmental protection.  He is
currently an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University.

“I am honored to join the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters as
Executive Director,” Potosnak said.  “This is a once in a lifetime
opportunity,” he exclaimed.  “The NJLCV’s membership is extremely
diverse and I look forward building on the grass roots energy of our
members to ensure our children and future generations have access to
clean water and air, as well as conserved land and wildlife to enjoy,”
Potosnak concluded.

Potosnak will also serve as Executive Director of the League of
Conservation Voters Education Fund (NJLCVEF), a sister organization to
NJLCV that works to increase the capacity of the environmental
movement, mobilize citizens as informed voters, and advocate for sound
environmental policies.

Margaret O’Gorman, Chair of the NJLCVEF welcomed Ed Potosnak, saying
“Ed understands the need for a clear and consistent voice
communicating about environmental issues in New Jersey. Residents,
voters and environmental advocates will all benefit from his knowledge
and energy.”

Ed Potosnak will begin as Executive Director of the NJ LVC on January
17th and can be reached at Ed.Potosnak@NJLVC.org.

The NJ LCV is a non-partisan, non-profit, public education, policy
making and political action organization that works to make
environmental protection a top priority with elected officials,
decision-makers and the voters.   To learn more, visit www.njlcv.org.