Robert N. Cottone Jr.
Robert N. Cottone Jr. is a member of the SERV Achievement Centers Board of Directors.
Mr. Cottone is Assistant Vice President at Rue Insurance, where he manages the Medical Malpractice /Healthcare Industry practice and the Nonprofit Social Service clientele.
He has 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, including roles in commercial underwriting with insurance carriers, as an independent consultant, and as an agent with private and public brokers. He holds the Accredited Advisor in Insurance designation and is licensed in multiple states.
Mr. Cottone has a degree in economics from Bucknell University.
Outside of work, he has volunteer and coaching experience in a variety of youth sports programs in Mercer County and is active in civic and social service organizations in Hightstown, Trenton, and the Greater Mercer County area.
Amanda Jose Alderman
Amanda Jose Alderman is Chairperson of the SERV Behavioral Health System Board of Directors and a Past Chairperson of the SERV Achievement Centers’ Board.
She is an alumna of Boston University and a life member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Theta Beta chapter.
Ms. Alderman has over 20 years of experience in event planning and customer relations. She spent more than 10 years working at New Jersey Hospital Association’s Conference and Event Center and is now retired from Waterford Hotel Group DBA Trenton Marriott Downtown as the catering manager.
Ms. Alderman is a member of the Trenton Polish Arts Club.
Timothy Smith
Timothy Smith is a member of the SERV Foundation Board of Directors and President of the Young Professionals Group, which comprises business professionals and corporate leaders who work to support SERV’s mission. The Young Professionals Group hosts biannual fundraising events, volunteer their time, and procure funds to benefit the children’s programs and services provided by SERV.
Mr. Smith is owner of Top Quality Services, LLC, a landscaping maintenance and design firm in Edison. He is a member of Business Network International.
Shahnam Sharareh
Shahnam Sharareh, PharmD, RAC, is a member of the SERV Foundation Board of Directors.
Mr. Sharareh is an attorney and partner with Fox Rothschild, LLP, in Lawrenceville. He has experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications in a wide range of technologies, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, pharmacology, biotechnology, medical diagnostic and cosmetic products and nanotechnology. He has handled many appeals before the U.S. Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. His practice also includes counseling clients; preparing patentability, validity and infringement opinions; patent reissue and reexamination practice; and drafting intellectual property agreements.
He is a Regulatory Affairs Certified (RAC) professional and advises clients on FDA regulatory matters, marketing and advertising strategies for drug, food and dietary supplement products.
Mr. Sharareh is a licensed pharmacist in Maryland and is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association and the U.S. Patent Bar Association. In 2013, he was named a New Jersey "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers (2013).
