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Executive Committee 2025
CHAIRWOMAN
JANET LINNUS
1st VICE CHAIR
Cathy Callahan
Cathy has moved through the SCFRW ranks over the years as Membership Chairwoman, Events Chair, President, and ultimately the 2019 Recipient of the “Millicent Fenwick Award” from SCFRW and 2020 Recipient of NJFRW “Woman of the Year”. Cathy is currently a Regional VP with NJFRW. She also serves on the Board of Branchburg Rotary and possesses an extensive 40+years background of Community Service.
Cathy is a wife and mother of three, as well as a small business owner specializing in Legal Administration and Facilities Management. In addition, she is the Administrator of Commercial Hunting Preserve in Hunterdon County and Proud NRA member. For the past 30+ years, Cathy has been an Entertainment Director, Tap Dance Instructor, and Lifetime Member of Dance Educaters of America.
2nd VICE CHAIR
TREASURER
Christine Henderson Rose
RECORDING SECRETARY
MARYJANE (MJ) HYDRO
Maryjane “MJ” Hydro has been a longtime, faithful member of the Somerset County Federated Republican Women. In her professional journey, she joined the staff of New Jersey Risk Managers & Consultants, Inc. (NJRM), in Somerville, NJ, in 1993 and where she recently retired from the position of Executive Vice-President. At NJRM, she became the Executive Director/Administrator of the Somerset County Joint Insurance Fund, a Property & Casualty self-insured pool of public entities, which includes a unique blend of County, Municipal and Education institutions. She is a New Jersey licensed Insurance Producer with 32 years of experience in the industry. MJ has been a popular, sought after featured panel speaker at various conferences relating to Risk Management, Insurance and Safety Management educational sessions. Working alongside the President in the management of NJRM over the years, Maryjane has supported numerous organizations dedicated to worthy causes. A sampling illustrated below. Maryjane’s support ranges from donations, resources, Board activity and/or selflessly giving of her time.
Following are some of the professional, civic and charitable organizations to which MJ has dedicated her efforts:
o Somerset County 200 Club
o Somerset County Business Partnership Women in Business
o Somerset County Governing Officials Association
o Somerset County Employers Legislative Committee
o Somerset County Park Foundation Raymond L. Hughes Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament
o Somerset County Park Foundation
o PeopleCare Center for Non-Profits
o Adult Day Care Center of Somerset County
o Raritan Valley Community College Foundation
o Kid’s Chance of New Jersey
o New Jersey Self-Insurers Association
o North Jersey Claims Association
o New Jersey Association of Counties
o New Jersey League of Municipalities
o PRIMA – Publc Risk Management Association
o National Notary Association
State Federation Board of Governors Reps:
Janet Linnus, Cathy Callahan, Kippy Piedici