Meet The Nonpartisan Millburn Charter Study Commission Candidates
Planning Board Member. Fortune 500 Counsel.
Community Volunteer. Seasoned NYSE Trader.
Local Community Advocate. Aviation Software COO.
Rocktoberfest Co-Founder. Neighborhood Connector.
Former Planning Board. PGIM Executive.
Of the 14 candidates running, 12 represent just one party. We are the only slate reflecting all major political affiliations in Millburn, ensuring this vital study represents our entire community, not just 40% of it.
Beyond representing all major political affiliations in Millburn, we are campaigning together because we bring different perspectives and value challenging dialogue when conducting analysis – exactly what’s needed for the Charter Commission’s vital study.
We’re committed to being 100% impartial and open-minded. We will thoughtfully evaluate all viable options via public hearings and community input. By selecting us, you can be confident that the Commission will be genuinely nonpartisan, balanced, and focused solely on what’s best for Millburn.
Corey Biller
Planning Board Member.
Fortune 500 Counsel.
Corey Biller is a longstanding active volunteer. Currently, Corey is serving his second term on the Millburn Planning Board and 8th year on the Millburn-Short Hills Fourth of July Committee, where he has served in the role of President and Vice President. He is also a regular Millburn Education Foundation volunteer.
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Corey was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Association of Corporate Counsel – New Jersey Chapter. Previously, Corey has served on the Camelback Resort Advisory Board, the Board of Trustees of Congregation B’nai Israel, as a Millburn Recreation Softball and Soccer coach, and as a Benefit Committee Co-Chair of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. These activities have provided Corey with an in depth perspective on local government and township administration.
Professionally, Corey is an attorney who leads the employment & benefits law practice area for an international consumer healthcare company. Of particular relevance to service on the Charter Study Commission, he has undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Communication.
Corey moved with his wife, Lisa, to Millburn in 2009. They have two daughters; one is a Millburn High School Class of 2025 graduate, and the other is a current Millburn High School Sophomore. Corey is passionate about our community and hopes to contribute his perspective from years of involvement in local government and collaboration with administration, as well as his critical thinking and fact-based analytical processing to the Charter Study Commission.
Chris Drucker
Community Volunteer.
Seasoned NYSE Trader.
Chris Drucker has been a dedicated member of the Millburn community since moving to town in 1981. Over more than four decades, he has invested his time and energy into making Millburn a vibrant and welcoming place for families. Since 2006, Chris has served on the Recreation Commission, helping shape programs and activities that enrich the lives of residents. He is also the chairperson of the beloved Concerts in Taylor Park series, which brings neighbors together every summer to enjoy live music.
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Chris is deeply involved in community events, serving as logistics chair of Rocktoberfest for the past eight years and helping to organize the Tour de Millburn. His commitment extends beyond recreation — he volunteers with Millburn Cares, helps run the annual Community Church Rummage Sale, and supports Oasis, an organization that provides food for more than 350 families from Haiti in Irvington, New Jersey.
Chris believes in the power of community service and collaboration, and he is eager to bring his passion and experience to the Charter Commission.
Jerry Kung
Local Community Advocate.
Aviation Software COO.
Dr. Jerry Kung is the Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Optimization Systems, a software company specializing in airline crew planning. He completed his undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics from Harvard College and earned his Ph.D. in Operations Research from MIT. Previously, he worked as a quantitative strategist at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), focusing on alternative investments, including hedge funds and private equity investments.
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Jerry’s involvement in local government began more than three years ago, when he and his husband, Frank Saccomandi, now a sitting member of the Millburn Township Committee, produced a widely viewed analysis of the Township’s affordable housing settlement. Since then, he has attended nearly every Township Committee meeting, consistently speaking in favor of placing the Charter Commission referendum on the ballot. He strongly advocated for greater public access, helping to restore Zoom participation and a second round of public comment.
Jerry’s background in operations research—the science of making complex systems work more efficiently—provides valuable analytical skills for examining different forms of government. He believes in bringing data-driven analysis to local policy questions while ensuring all community voices are heard in the decision-making process.
By combining a passion for rigorous analysis and meticulous research with a readiness to work with everyone, Jerry will bring valuable skills to the Charter Study Commission. He is committed to ensuring the commission makes the strongest possible recommendation for a form of government that will best serve Millburn residents for years to come.
Joanna Parker-Lentz
Rocktoberfest Co-Founder.
Neighborhood Connector.
Joanna Parker-Lentz is a co-founder of Rocktoberfest, Millburn’s beloved annual community festival, and serves as a Trustee of the Millburn Education Foundation. For over 25 years, she has been a licensed broker-associate specializing in residential real estate in the Millburn Short Hills area, helping hundreds of families find their homes in our community. Her expertise has been showcased nationally on HGTV, where she helped families navigate the home buying process.
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As a mother of three children who all graduated from Millburn schools, Joanna understands firsthand how local government decisions impact families. Even after her children have graduated, she continues to devote time to supporting our school system through her work with the Millburn Education Foundation.
Joanna’s commitment to community service extends across multiple organizations. She has been actively involved with Jake’s Ride for over 16 years, serving on the committee and as a board member, helping organize the annual cycling fundraiser that has raised over a million dollars for Dystonia and Parkinson’s research.
A graduate of Barnard College where she earned her BA in Theater magna cum laude, Joanna brings both analytical skills and creative problem-solving to community challenges. Her extensive experience helping families navigate complex decisions, combined with her deep involvement in local organizations, gives her unique insight into how government policies affect residents’ daily lives.
As someone who has spent decades connecting people to Millburn and building community through volunteer leadership, Joanna is committed to ensuring our local government structure serves all residents effectively and promotes the collaborative spirit that makes our town thrive.
Shaunak Tanna
Former Planning Board.
PGIM Executive.
Shaunak Tanna is an executive director at PGIM Real Estate. Based in New York, Shaunak is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and structuring real estate investments including senior and mezzanine loans and preferred equity investments for the Eastern and Mid-Western U.S. Shaunak has over 20 years of investment experience and started his career underwriting acquisitions of GSA leased office assets.
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Shaunak has a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting and taxation from the University of Mumbai and a Master of Business Administration in real estate from Baruch College in New York City. Shaunak is also a Chartered Accountant, and an active member of the Advisory Board for Steven Newman Real Estate Institute of Baruch College.
Shaunak and his wife Rajata moved to Millburn in 2013. Their daughter is a Millburn High School Class of 2025 graduate and their son is a junior and plays on the Millburn High School Tennis team. Shaunak has served on the Millburn Planning Board. To the Charter Study Commission, Shaunak will bring his independent perspective, will seek to dispassionately review facts & governance options and make recommendations based on what’s best for Millburn.
Our Commitment to You
We pledge to conduct an open, transparent, and genuinely nonpartisan analysis of Millburn’s government options. We will hold public hearings, consider all viewpoints, and base our recommendations solely on what serves Millburn residents best.
Whatever we may recommend after thorough study, the final decision will always belong to you, the voters of Millburn.
This November, let’s work together to shape a government that’s more accountable, responsive, and focused squarely on Millburn’s future and the residents who call it home.
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