L to R: CTANJ Secretary Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide, CD President (and CTANJ Board Member) Chris Weiss, and Director Jason Messinger of BBZ Limousine & Livery Service
The Chauffeured Transportation Association of New Jersey (CTANJ) kicked off 2025 with a luncheon membership meeting on January 28. Sponsored by Grech Motors, the event was held at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, N.J., and attracted 72 members and guests from the tri-state area. CD President Chris Weiss and Editor Rob Smentek were in attendance.
The 2025 CTANJ Board of Directors
Following the buffet lunch, CTANJ President Mike Rose of My Limousine Service introduced the afternoon’s guest speaker, Assemblyman Mike Inganamort (N.J.-25). Inganamort gave a report about what’s happening in the state capital regarding proposed legislation that could affect the industry. First, he shared that there is currently a bill in the works that would expand paratransit throughout the state. He also stated that he is working on a delay of advanced clean truck legislation, which, he revealed, is a copy-and-paste identical bill to one that passed in California. Of course, the largest issue at hand is congestion pricing, which is now in effect in New York City. Inganamort called the fee a “money grab” to bail out the city’s troubled transit authority. Officials from both sides of the bench are opposed to the tax, and N.J. Governor Phil Murphy is seeking aid from the Trump administration to eliminate the measure. The assemblyman also addressed the “bad actors” in the industry who are operating from social media without the appropriate licenses and insurance, and said he is committed to partnering with CTANJ to solve this problem. Inganamort also revealed that traffic deaths are up a staggering 14 percent in the state, and an effort is being made to combat human trafficking when the World Cup comes to the area next year.
CTANJ President Mike Rose of My Limousine Service (left) with N.J. Assemblyman Mike Inganamort (R-24th District)
After Inganamort’s presentation, CTANJ held elections for the general board and executive officers. All seats were ratified unanimously.
President: Mike Rose of My Limousine Service
1st Vice President: Joe Gulino of Gem Worldwide
2nd Vice President: Jeffrey Cartagena of Leros Transportation Group
Secretary: Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide
Treasurer: Barry Trabb of Complete Fleet Livery Sales
PAC Chair: Jason Sharenow
L to R: CD Editor Rob Smentek, Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association President Tracy Salinger of Unique Chauffeured Services, CTANJ Director Nancy Vargas of DH2 Transportation, and Director Jason Messinger of BBZ Limousine & Livery Service
Board of Directors: Anthony Azara of Avalon Chauffeured Services, James Blain of PAX Training, Chris Bockus of Dav El/BostonCoach, Gary Dersarkissian of The Good Life Transportation, Sam Emam of Special 1 Media, Jay Erlich of Europe Limousine Service, Ray Gallagher of RMA Worldwide, Mike Marroccoli of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, John Maziarz of Arrive in Style, Jason Messinger of BBZ Limousine & Livery Service, Mohamed Osman of Fleetwood Limousine Worldwide, Tim Rose of Dolphin Transportation Specialists, Josh Schneeweiss of Advanced Limousine & Worldwide Car Service, David Seelinger of EmpireCLS Worldwide, Nancy Vargas of DH2 Transportation, Chris Weiss of Chauffeur Driven, and Randall Willms of Minuteman Limousine and Car Service.
L to R: CTANJ Treasurer Barry Trabb of Complete Fleet Sales, 1st Vice President Joe Gulino of Gem Worldwide, Shady Azer of Gem Worldwide, and Billy Placier of Commonwealth Worldwide
Rose also discussed the association’s plans to address legislators about illegal operators, and encouraged members to visit the new CTANJ website, which includes recordings from CTANJ’s recent webinar series. Additionally, he urged members to get involved with the various sub-committees, including the Membership Committee, which is tasked with expanding the association’s roster. Rose noted that the Ask CTANJ program will continue, which allows operators to get answers for business-related questions from experts within the membership, with a mentoring program planned in 2025.
CTANJ Executive Director Patricia Nelson
Next, Weiss spoke about the upcoming CD/NLA Show, held February 23-26 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He’s anticipating record-breaking attendance and revealed that the room block at the hotel is sold-out. Weiss also encouraged attendees not to miss the special bonus workshop held Wednesday, February 26, which is being delivered by Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). This session alone would cost operators thousands if they attended outside of the CD/NLA event.
CTANJ 2nd Vice President Jeffrey Cartagena of the Leros Transportation Group
Rose then took the opportunity to welcome five new members to the association, and recognized guests/prospective members. On behalf of CD, Weiss offered to cover $50 off fees to any new members, which was matched by Trabb.
CTANJ’s next quarterly meeting is being held March 18 at the Make-A-Wish Foundation headquarters in Monroe Township, N.J. Members can also plan ahead for the association’s annual golf outing, which will be held on June 23.
Visit ctanj.org for more information.
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