Julie A. Acton - Director

Chairman - Administration Committee

Mrs. Acton is a resident of Pennsville Township. As a Salem County Freeholder, Mrs. Acton has been active in the community serving on the United way Women's Leadership Committee, E.I. DuPont Community Advisory Panel, Salem County Women's Services Board, Meals on Wheels, Parish Council and Finance Committee for Queen of Apostles Church, former committeeperson for the Boy Scouts, Troop 15, New Jersey Governor's Board of Volunteerism, Member of the NAACP and Board of Trustees/Treasurer for Family Promise of Salem County.  She has been co-fundraiser Chair for the United Way of Salem County and American Red Cross.  Julie graduated from the first class of the Christine Todd Whitman Excellence in Public Service Series, and also graduated from the New Jersey Association of Counties LEAD program and National Association of Counties Leadership Institute.  She is the daughter of Virgil and Jean Gross and resides with her husband, John and two sons, Jonathon and Justin.  julie.acton@salemcountynj.gov

Ben H. Laury

Deputy Director & Chairman - Public Works

Freeholder Ben Laury is a lifelong resident of the Borough of Elmer.

Ben earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University.

Ben is the President and CEO of the successful Laury Services.  Laury Services is a regional leader in plumbing, heating and HVAC, serving Southern New Jersey.  Laury Services maintains facilities in Pennsville and Vineland.

Freeholder Laury has extensive experience in both the public and private sector.  He began his community service as a young adult. He served 10 years on the Elmer Board of Education. Five years as President of the Board. Freeholder Laury served seven years as a member of the Elmer Borough Council. In addition, Freeholder Laury proudly served two years as President of Elmer Borough Council. Ben has served in numerous public sector positions including appointments to planning and zoning organizations.

Ben is a Licensed Professional Engineer and a Licensed Master Plumber.

Ben's commitment to community service is highlighted by his dedication to the Boy Scouts of American, Southern New Jersey Council. He has served on the Administrative Board and is proud to have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He chairs the Finance Committee of his church. Ben has been an active Rotary member for over 20 years. He is a Paul Harris Fellow.

Freeholder Laury was elected to the Salem County Board of Freeholders in 2009. As Freeholder Mr. Laury has been responsible for a variety of county services including the Office on Aging, the Office of Disability Services, the Youth Services Commission, the Drug and Alchohol Commission, the Mental Health Board, and the Continuum of Care, the Board of Social Services, and the county Planning Board.

Freeholder Laury currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, Ben is the chair of the Salem County Public Works Department, and the liaison to the Salem County Board of Social Services.

Ben and his wife Cathy have two adult children, Brittany and T.J.

ben.laury@salemcountynj.gov

Bruce L. Bobbitt

Chairman - Health Department

Mr. Bobbitt is a 32 year resident of Pilesgrove Township serving his tenth year as Freeholder. He served six years as a Pilesgrove Committeeman and two years on Pilesgrove-Woodstown Board of Education.  He is a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Bobbitt graduated from Penns Grove Regional High School and is a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.  He has three children.   bruce.bobbitt@salemcountynj.gov

Dale A. Cross

Chairman - Public Safety

Mr. Cross is a resident of Pennsville Township serving his second term as Freeholder.  He is Chair of the Public Safety Committee and also sits on the Health and Roads & Bridges committees.  In addition, he serves on the Rail and Energy committees.  Other duties include: serving as a Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator and liaison for the Salem County Improvement Authority and Womens' Services.

Dale and his wife Kathy have one son Kyle. A graduate from Glassboro State College (now Rowan) in 1986 with a BA in Finance, he employed with PSEG Nuclear and a proud member of IBEW Local 94.  He currently volunteers time to Island Charities & United Way.  He is a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Old Oak #6. Dale and his wife are members of St. Gabriel the Archangel Church where he currently serves as a Lector.  He is the son of Stewart and Valerie Cross.  dale.cross@salemcountynj.gov

Beth E. Timberman

Chair - Social Services

Ms. Timberman is a Democrat District 1 Committeewoman in Woodstown, serving her eighth year as Freeholder.  She works for Woodstown Family Practice as a Registered Nurse bringing more than twenty-five years of experience to the post.  She obtained her BS in Nursing from Trenton State College with a School Nurse Certificate from Rowan University an was a member of the Class of 2008 of the County Leadership Institute at NYU.  Ms. Timberman is past president of the South Jersey Freeholders Association, past president of the New Jersey Association of Counties, past member of the Salem Health & Wellness Foundation Board, and a member of AAUW-Salem County Branch  She is also liaison to the Cultural & Heritage Commission, Commission on Women and a Trustee of Elmer Methodist Church, where she teaches Sunday School.  She has a daughter Natalie.   beth.timberman@salemcountynj.gov

 Robert J.Vanderslice

Chairman - Public Services

Chairman - Transportation, Agriculture & Cultural Affairs

Mr. Ware is a resident of Elsinboro Township, serving his eleventh year as Freeholder with seven years.  Mr. Ware was a teacher in the Woodstown School system for 38 years.  He has been recognized for his coaching achievements being named All South Jersey Coach of the Year and inducted into the Salem County Sports Hall of Fame.  He recently recorded his 500th Career Victory.  He and his wife Patty have three children and three grandchildren.  lee.ware@salemcountynj.gov