By MADDY VITALE
William “Billy” McMahon III was sworn in as the new president of the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce at an installation dinner for executives and the board Thursday night at the Flanders Hotel.
McMahon, of McMahon Insurance Agency, will fill the post previously held by David Allegretto, of Fortress Financial, who served as the longest continuous speaker in the House’s history. He served from 2018 to 2022.
“Dave is one of the nicest guys,” McMahon said after being sworn in by Mayor Jay Gillian. “He helped run the House for four years.”
Some of those times have been difficult, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
McMahon spoke about his family. He and his wife, Anita, have four daughters. He also talked about how his extended family comes to visit them for vacations at “McMahon Camp” because they love the resort, just like him, his wife and children.
That’s one of the reasons he said he looked forward to working with the community as Speaker of the House. He wants to grow the business community and continue Allegretto’s hard work.
He thanked Michele Gillian, Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce, for all she does to work with business leaders.
“It’s an honor to work with Michele and her team in the Chamber,” McMahon said.
Prior to McMahon’s swearing-in, Michele Gillian said a few words about her excitement about working with McMahon, but also about Allegretto’s importance to the Chamber and the community.
“Dave really helped us out,” Gillian said of the tough times for business at the height of the pandemic. “I can’t thank him enough.”
The mayor also thanked Allegretto for his dedication.
“It really is an amazing place, and it’s partly because of your leadership,” said Mayor Gillian. “I also know that Billy will do a good job.”
Allegretto explained how much he enjoyed his time as president.
“I really got to know more people in town. I want to thank the mayor and the administration for their partnership during my tenure and I want to thank the staff of the Chamber,” said Allegretto. “And Michele, she does so much for our business community. She fights for us in Trenton. His love for Ocean City is unparalleled.
Prior to the swearing-in ceremonies, Michele Gillian spoke of the dedication of House officers.
“The Ocean City Board of Directors is a very active board and key to the success of the business community,” she said, adding that leadership enthusiasm over the years has been key.
A list of officers is as follows:
1st vice-president
Janet Galante – 13th Street Bathhouse & Bikes / Piccini’s
2nd Vice Presidents
Robert H. Adams – Tidelines Management Services, Inc.
Thomas Aromando – Fitzpatrick, Bongiovani and Kelly
Brian Broadley – Broadley Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Cricket Frank–Magton, Inc.
Carol Heenan – Garden Condition Assessment
Gary Jessel – Fox Real Estate
Scott Halliday – Halliday-Leonard Entrepreneurs
Patrick McMahon – McMahon Insurance Agency
Mark Reimet – Ocean City Financial Group
Ken Sedberry – Berger Realty
Treasurer
John (Jake) Birch – Merrill Lynch
Secretary
Michael Lloyd – Solid Savings Bank
Past President
David Allegretto – Fortress Financial
Business area directors
One year term:
Dean Adams – Dean Adams Custom Builder
Robert H. Adams – Tidelines Management Services, Inc.
Dave Allegretto – Fortress Financial
Tom Aromando – Fitzpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly, CPA
Jon Batastini – Loveland, Garrett & Batastini
Tara Becker – McMahon Insurance Agency
John (Jake) Birch – Merrill Lynch
Brian Broadley – Broadley’s MDI
Carmine Cantwell – Liberty Flooring, Inc.
Brandie Cesari – Cesari Immobilier
Kevin Corcoran – Wet N Wild Waverunner Rental
Jane Davis – Johnny B. Goode Ice Cream Parlor
Mike DeVlieger – OCNJDaily.com
Michael Dukeman – Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor
Andrew Fasy – OCNJDaily.com
Cricket Frank–Magton, Inc.
Becky Friedel – 7th Street Surf Shop
Janet Galante – 13th Street Bathhouse and Bikes
Kim Styer Gallagher – Coastal Marine Stacking
Beverley Gill – Island Beach Gear
Patrick Gill – Tackle Direct
Chris Halliday – Halliday Architects
Scott Halliday – Halliday–Leonard Entrepreneurs
Carol Heenan – Garden Condition Assessment
Thomas Heist – Theft Insurance Agency
Jim Hennessy – Heritage Surf Shop
Walt Hohman – Ward’s Patisserie
Gary Jessel – Fox Real Estate
Michael Lloyd – Solid Savings Bank
Peter Madden – Goldcoast Sotheby’s
Nick Marotta – Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Estate Agents
Mary McGuckin – Shore Medical Center
Patrick McMahon – McMahon Insurance Agency
William McMahon III – McMahon Insurance Agency
Winnie Piriano – The Road to Living Well
Ryan Award – Construction Brothers Award
Eric Reich – Reich Asset Management
Mark Reimet – Ocean City Financial Group
Aimee Schultz – JASM Consulting
Ken Sedberry – Berger Realty
Avery Teitler – Teitler Law & Teitler
Don Tomlinson – Gleeson Audio Video
Ronnie Town – Electric Atlantic City
Gloria Votta – RE/MAX sur la Rive
Joan Williamson – Ocean City Coffee Company
Tony Wilson – Wilson Plumbing and Heating
Organization representatives
One year term:
Mike Allegretto – Town of Ocean City
Dr. Thomas Baruffi – Ocean City Board of Education
Karen Bergman – Ocean City Tourism Commission
Anthony Conte – Ocean City Exchange Club
John Davidson – Somers Point Business Association
Danielle Guerriero – Downtown Merchants Association
E. Marie Hayes – CMC Freeholders
Cynda Hollenbaugh – Ocean City Council of Realtors
Wes Kazmarck – Promenade Merchants
John Loeper – Ocean City Historical Museum
Karen Mahar – Ocean City Free Public Library
Bill McGinnity – Ocean City Restaurant Association
Caitlin Quirk – Downtown Merchants Association
Pastor Jay Reimer – Ocean City Tabernacle
Wendy Seymour – Ocean City Hotel Association
Alternates:
Nancy Aiken – Ocean City Hotel Association
Leonard Desiderio – CMC Freeholders
Bill Westerman – Boardwalk Merchants
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