Board of Directors

Jerry comes from a large family, with six brothers and sisters. Their parents instilled in each of them the importance of helping others. Their parents were the founders of an annual Christmas party for the International Catholic Deaf Association, where each of Jerry's siblings played a crucial role. After 25 incredible years of giving, his parents decided to retire from organizing the event. In 2011, Jerry, along with his wife and three sons, took up the mantle of community service.

In 2021, Jerry established a Board of Directors and applied for 501(c)(3) status to support their local community. The journey has been filled with remarkable events and extraordinary individuals. The concept of "GRACE" has been a driving force behind the Total Experience Foundation, carrying on the legacy of Jerry's parents.

After dedicating over 30 years to the aerospace and technology industry, Jerry retired. He is now the Founder of Total Turf Experience. Jerry and his wife have three wonderful sons, two fantastic daughters-in-law, and three awesome grandchildren, with their family continuing to grow.

Les Vail is very passionate about giving back to the community at large and has only accepted positions in which he believes in the organization’s mission and feels he can be an asset. With 35+ years of sales, management and entrepreneurial experience, Les thrives on developing relationships and growing the community which earned him the distinction of being named the New Jersey Governor’s Jefferson Award for Executive Leadership Medal Honoree. Helping others to grow their business, develop long-term relationships and give back is of great importance.  Les is thrilled to part of the Workplace HCM team as Senior Manager, Business Development and still has speaking engagements on relationship development, networking and corporate growth on Workplace HCM’s behalf.
 

Joe Bollendorf is currently the Interim Superintendent in the Moorestown Public Schools District (Burlington County). He is in his 40th year of service in public education in the state of New Jersey. Most recently he served as the Superintendent of Schools for Washington Township Public Schools (Gloucester County) prior to retiring in June 2022. During his 39-year career in public education, he has served as a classroom teacher and building principal. He also serves as the President of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and has been a member of their executive board for the past seven years. Mr. Bollendorf is a consultant
for Rowan College of New Jersey where he strives to help address the ever-growing problem of teacher shortages throughout our state and is engaged in work related to developing a Model Code of Ethics for Educators. 

Joyce Rodak is the founder of JR’s Angels Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit headquartered in Sewell NJ. On September 11, 2001 her husband, John, was suddenly taken in the horrific World Trade Center attacks. The outpouring of support and generosity shown to Joyce and her two young daughters (then ages 10 and 5) was the strength behind their ability to heal.  Ten years later, in tribute to her husband’s memory and in an effort to “pay it forward,” Joyce founded JR’s Angels, an organization dedicated to helping individuals, organizations and communities in need.  Since then, Joyce’s mantra has been “Be Part of the Giving” which encompasses her passion to spread the word about those less fortunate and to give all an opportunity to feel the same joy she does in contributing to the greater good.