ACG NJ Monthly LUNCHEON Meeting, June 18, 2019

Bob joined Sterling in 2016 to help it grow and expand its Commercial Banking Practice in New Jersey.  He is focused on expanding into new markets within New Jersey to help Sterling expand its reach.  Sterling opened its second Commercial Banking office in Metro Park earlier this month and plans to open two additional offices in 2018.  Under his Leadership the Business is focused on growth, sales process and talent acquisition.  Bob’s teams have over the past 15 years exceeded the results of his best competitors.  Bob is proud to be working with Sterling which is one of the top performing Banks in the USA.  At Sterling he is dedicated to making it the Bank of choice for New Jersey Business Owners.  Sterling is a full-service Bank that focuses on privately held Commercial Businesses ranging in size from $25mm to $250mm in Revenue.  Sterling’s point of differentiation is it relationship model that is based upon a single point of contact.  Its Bankers are responsible for 100% of a customer’s business with the Bank.  It is also able to deliver customized Credit Solutions through:  ABL, Leasing, Factoring, Credit Insurance, Franchise Finance, Syndications.  Lastly it prides itself on delivering extraordinary customer service.  

Mr. Meccia is the President & CEO of CMS Technology, Inc., a specialty chemical and technology company focused on food safety.  He was previously Global Vice President of Paper Converting and Graphic Arts for Henkel Corporation, one of the world’s largest chemical companies (~50,000 employees in approximately 120 countries).  Mr. Meccia has over 30 years of experience leading sales, marketing, manufacturing and technical operations at the corporate and international level.  Prior to Henkel, he was with National Starch and Chemical, where he directed the North American Paper Packaging business and created a start-up service consulting business.  Mr. Meccia has also served as a Senior Executive for Research and Development and Field Technical Solutions and has extensive overseas manufacturing management experience.  Mr. Meccia has served as a board member for the Adhesives and Sealants Council.  He earned a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois.  

Deborah has developed a proven strategy that focuses on helping a select group of business owners, professionals, and highly compensated executives achieve all that is important to them. Her wealth management service model includes a five step consultation strategy that begins with an exploratory discovery meeting.  Through this process she engages clients with whom she can have a high impact and a lifetime relationship where she collaborates with them to make smart decisions about their money.