That’s right, we have a new JAG president. Our much exalted (and exhausted) KING of JAG has been dethroned. Please, join me in thanking Bob Duthaler for 18 years of exceptional service and leadership as JAG president. These are big shoes to fill, and I hope to live up to the examples set by our past leaders.
For those who don’t know me, here’s a quick introduction. I began my journey with JAG in East Brunswick as a part-time employee at EBTV in 2011 while working as a freelancer in reality television. That journey continued at Newark TV and earned an Emmy nomination as field producer for Lake Life on the DIY network. Since 2018, I have been at Piscataway Community TV (PCTV) and love being able to come home at a normal time most days.
I started my involvement with JAG by helping to set up pipe and drape for the annual JAG Conference. Not long after starting at PCTV I also joined the JAG Conference Committee and helped set up social media accounts for the annual conference. Soon after, I joined the External Relations Committee taking over the day-to-day operations of our website. It feels like it was just yesterday that I attended my first Executive Board meeting to pitch some ideas for website updates. Then, the next thing I knew, I was being voted in as Vice President and Chair of the Leadership Development Committee. Looks like JAG’s leadership development plan worked for at least one member.
As I step into the position of President of JAG, I want to thank the trustees for their confidence in me to lead the organization. Enough about me, we also have some new faces on our board of trustees and executive board officers. Here’s the updates.
New Board Members.
Gina Forbes, station manager at Woodbridge TV
Craig Yetsko, station manager at North Brunswick TV
Board of Trustees.Don Smith was welcomed back to the board
Executive board officers.
Mark Albala is our new Vice President
George Fairfield is Recording Secretary
Craig Yetsko is Corresponding Secretary
Linda Besink has agreed to continue as JAG Treasurer as well.
I look forward to working with this great group and hope you all greet them with enthusiasm at the next meeting. Also, with so many new faces on the board, it’s an exciting time to think about getting involved yourself. Each of our committees and sub committees are always looking for new members and we can always find a spot that matches your time constraints.
President’s Message: January 2026 – Welcoming New Faces
Posted: January 23, 2026 by Doug Seidel
by Doug Seidel
That’s right, we have a new JAG president. Our much exalted (and exhausted) KING of JAG has been dethroned. Please, join me in thanking Bob Duthaler for 18 years of exceptional service and leadership as JAG president. These are big shoes to fill, and I hope to live up to the examples set by our past leaders.
For those who don’t know me, here’s a quick introduction. I began my journey with JAG in East Brunswick as a part-time employee at EBTV in 2011 while working as a freelancer in reality television. That journey continued at Newark TV and earned an Emmy nomination as field producer for Lake Life on the DIY network. Since 2018, I have been at Piscataway Community TV (PCTV) and love being able to come home at a normal time most days.
I started my involvement with JAG by helping to set up pipe and drape for the annual JAG Conference. Not long after starting at PCTV I also joined the JAG Conference Committee and helped set up social media accounts for the annual conference. Soon after, I joined the External Relations Committee taking over the day-to-day operations of our website. It feels like it was just yesterday that I attended my first Executive Board meeting to pitch some ideas for website updates. Then, the next thing I knew, I was being voted in as Vice President and Chair of the Leadership Development Committee. Looks like JAG’s leadership development plan worked for at least one member.
As I step into the position of President of JAG, I want to thank the trustees for their confidence in me to lead the organization. Enough about me, we also have some new faces on our board of trustees and executive board officers. Here’s the updates.
I look forward to working with this great group and hope you all greet them with enthusiasm at the next meeting. Also, with so many new faces on the board, it’s an exciting time to think about getting involved yourself. Each of our committees and sub committees are always looking for new members and we can always find a spot that matches your time constraints.
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