Janet W. Foster is an architectural historian and historic preservation consultant with over 30 years of experience. She studied at the Columbia University Historic Preservation Program, and founded Acroterion, a preservation consulting firm, in 1983. Ms. Foster is a noted teacher and lecturer on historic architecture. She helped to develop the curriculum at the Drew University Continuing Education Program in Historic Preservation. From 2002 through 2012, Janet W. Foster worked for Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation as Associate Director for the Urban Planning & Historic Preservation Programs. She continued an association with the university as an adjunct professor and thesis advisor in the Historic Preservation Program. Ms. Foster has published numerous articles and books focused on New Jersey architecture and currently serves on the New Jersey State Review Board for Historic Sites and as the Chair of the New Jersey Historic Trust Grants & Loans Committee. 

Lisa Fox Pfeiffer, is the Executive Director of the Burlington County Historical Society. During her tenure, she has been deeply involved with the development of the organization’s Children’s History Center, a family-friendly and interactive space for children and adults to explore Burlington County’s past. She has advocated for the preservation of historical buildings, launched new and engaging programs and tours and served as a grant reviewer for the Burlington County Department of Resource Conservation. Fox- Pfeiffer is a member of the Burlington City Tourism Council and the American Association for State and Local History.  She is the first recipient of the Burlington Woman of the Year for Humanities and History Award for 2024. Fox-Pfeiffer is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Muhlenberg College in History and German.  She has an M.A. in Medieval Studies and an M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of Toronto.   

Frank F. Caruso has served on the Burlington City Historic Preservation Commission since 2016 as and has held the position of Chair since 2023. Mr. Caruso is a local product of Burlington City and graduated from Rutgers Camden in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in museum studies. His time at Rutgers included an internship at the Camden County Historical Society under the direction of John Seitter and Judy Snyder. Mr. Caruso is also a current member of the Annual Preservation Conference Planning Committee. In his professional life, Mr. Caruso serves as the Executive Director for the Government Records Council, an affiliate of the N.J. Department of Community Affairs.

Anthony Jude Setaro, is a visionary historian, producer, and community advocate with deep roots in the cultural fabric of Monmouth County. Anthony is known for his dedication to preserving and reimagining the narratives of early Italian American history, bootlegging during Prohibition, and the rise of figures like Vito Genovese. He also serves on the Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission. As the creative force behind Setaro House, Anthony leads groundbreaking projects like “The Red Bank: Bootlegger Battles and the Rise of the Mafia,” a digital series chronicling the convergence of history, innovation, and storytelling. Using tools like Unreal Engine, Anthony explores untold stories from the North Jersey shore. His work extends into immersive technologies, blending AI and interactive media to bring history to life for new generations. Anthony has given lectures through the Monmouth County Library and the Red Bank Public Library and shares digital shorts uncovering local history through @setarohouse Instagram and in partnership with Ghosts on the Coast.

Douglas Booton, is an accomplished producer, creative strategist, and cultural preservationist. As a key figure at Setaro House, Douglas collaborates on innovative projects that blend history and technology, such as the acclaimed digital series, The Red Bank: Bootlegger Battles and the Rise of the Mafia and the video game Orbital Archivist. His expertise in storytelling and production plays a crucial role in bringing these rich narratives to life. Douglas shares a passion for uncovering and celebrating untold stories of Italian American heritage, particularly during the Prohibition era. His creative input helps reimagine historical events through immersive technologies, including Unreal Engine and AI-driven interactive media. Together with Anthony, Douglas aims to connect modern audiences with the resilience and legacy of the past. Douglas has been instrumental in expanding Setaro House’s influence into live cultural spaces, including partnerships with the Red Bank Public School System, Monmouth University, and Indie Street Film Festival. His dedication to innovation ensures that history remains a dynamic and accessible experience.

Janet Sozio, a Mouth Holly attorney, has been a member of the Historic Burlington County Prison Museum Association since 1981 and president of the organization for about 20 years.  She created and continues to maintain and augment its website (www.prisonmuseum.net) and writes a quarterly newsletter highlighting various aspects of the Jail’s history.   She has completed three of a series of booklets about the 13 inmates who were executed for murder.   A life-long resident of Burlington County, Miss Sozio has practiced law there for over 40 years, primarily in the areas of foreclosure, guardianship and landlord-tenant.  She is a past president of the Burlington County Bar Association and a recipient of the prestigious Lawyer of the Year award given by the NJ Commission on Professionalism and the Law.   She has been honored with awards for her pro bono work and civic contributions, including Resolutions by the NJ General Assembly and the town council of Willingboro, where she grew up.   

Patrick Harshbarger is Vice President at Hunter Research, Inc., a Trenton-based cultural resources management firm. He currently oversees the firm’s work in historical research, historic architectural survey, interpretive and preservation planning, and industrial archaeology. With more than 35 years of experience, he has worked in 21 states for a variety of clients from federal and state agencies to municipalities and not-for-profits. Although he entered the profession with a background in historic site management and industrial history and is considered a national expert in historic bridges and engineering, his experiences and projects are varied, and in recent years have included those that focus on interpretive planning for historic sites and organizations of various sizes with recommendations for creative techniques to engage audiences with history, including adaptations to incorporate emerging technologies. He has coordinated and overseen the completion of interpretive plans at the local, county and regional levels, including Millstone Township (Monmouth County), Passaic County and the Musconetcong Watershed.    

Kate Marcopul is currently the NJ Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and the Manager of the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office (NJHPO) which is responsible for the identification, protection, and preservation of historic and archaeological resources throughout the State of New Jersey. Kate oversees a 23-member staff whose responsibilities include administering the Certified Local Government program, the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, review and compliance under federal and state law, the federal historic tax credit program, survey and inventory, and preservation planning. Kate holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Anthropology from Temple University, a B.A. in Anthropology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Public Manager. She is also currently a member of the board of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, represents the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection as an ex-officio board member of the NJ Historic Trust, and serves as an ex-officio member of the NJ Historical Commission. 

Andrea Tingey is a Program Specialist 3 with the New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office. Her current responsibilities include coordinating the New Jersey / National Register Program and the Certified Local Government Program.  She previously coordinated the Survey and Outreach Programs. Additionally, she spent 11 years working on Transportation and Planning projects where she developed an expertise in the regulatory review of bridge projects. This included the identification and evaluation of a broad range of historic property types. Ms. Tingey also coordinated the establishment and publishing of New Jersey’s first statewide guidelines for architectural survey activities and taught the Introduction to Historic Preservation course at Drew University for the six years. Ms. Tingey also taught American Architectural History as part of the Preservation Certificate program at Rutgers University-Camden for 4 years.  Over the years she has developed a particular interest in recent past properties. In 2018, Ms. Tingey was honored to receive an award of recognition from the New Jersey Historical Commission.  Ms. Tingey received a BA in history from Dickinson College and did her graduate work in historic preservation planning at Cornell University. 

Jesse West-Rosenthal, Ph.D. is a Program Specialist with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Dr. West-Rosenthal is a seasoned archaeologist with nearly two decades of expertise in the archaeology of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. He currently serves as a staff reviewer in the Review and Compliance Section of the SHPO. Since 2011, Dr. West-Rosenthal has been instrumental in reviewing a wide range of projects for impacts on archaeological resources under federal and state law, ensuring they meet both legal and preservation standards. He has helped to organize trainings, conferences, and workshops for both professional and public audiences, and coordinated with other federal and state programs to ensure consideration of historic and archaeological resources in various program areas. Holding both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts, Dr. West-Rosenthal blends scholarly expertise with practical experience to help shape the future of historic preservation. 

Kinney Clark is a GIS Specialist with the NJ State Historic Preservation Office coordinating cultural resources GIS development and other information management initiatives. He also participates in HPO’s annual federal funding process and in project development and data coordination for the Certified Local Government sub-grant program. He previously worked with the HPO’s Transportation Unit, providing historic preservation review and technical assistance under a variety of federal and state programs. He holds a Masters of Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia’s College of Environment and Design, a Bachelor of Business Administration from UGA’s Terry College of Business and completed a Professional Certificate in Geomatics from the Continuing and Professional Education Program at Rutgers University. Mr. Clark also currently serves on the Historic Preservation Advisory Board in Cranford, NJ. 

Jennifer B. Leynes is a Program Specialist 3 with the NJ Historic Preservation Office. Her responsibilities include project review under state and federal preservation regulations, as well as the review of federal historic rehabilitation tax credit projects and National Register of Historic Places nominations. Ms. Leynes holds a B.A. in History from Furman University and a Master of Historic Preservation from the University of Georgia. 

Meghan MacWillliams Baratta, is a Supervising Historic Preservation Specialist, Program Specialist 4 with the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office (HPO). Meghan has worked in a professional position at the HPO since 1999, when she received her Master in Science degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. With the HPO, Meghan supervises the Project Review Section and project reviews under the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Division of Land Resource Protection, Executive Order 215, and the Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. 

Amy Bruni is a renowned paranormal investigator, author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and television personality. Her fascination with the supernatural began in childhood, growing up in a haunted house where her family embraced their spirited cohabitants.  

In 2007, Amy’s expertise led her to join the cast of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters. In 2016, she branched off to create, produce, and star in ‘Kindred Spirits.’ The show, which airs on Travel Channel, has gone on to become one of the network’s longest-running and highest-rated paranormal series. In addition to her TV work, Bruni has authored two books: ‘Life with the Afterlife: 13 Truths I Learned About Ghosts’ and the bestselling cookbook, ‘Food to Die For: Recipes & Stories from America’s Most Legendary Haunted Places.’ Her podcast, ‘Haunted Road,’ is considered one of the top paranormal podcasts, having been downloaded over ten million times. Her boutique travel company, Strange Escapes, takes adventure seekers on spooky retreats to some of the most haunted places in the world. 

 When Amy isn’t chasing down spirits, you can find her living her best New England life in Newport, RI, with her longtime partner Jimmy and their daughter Charlotte—plus their two cats, Harry and Fern.