91心頭 Board Chairman Dr. A. Zachary Yamba congratulated Rohrman on his extensive career and called him the base of the organization.

���Monsignor [William J. Linder] was the founder, the visionary, but you also need people who are nuts and bolts type people to make the organization work. And Rich was that person,��� Yamba said. ���And when he became the CEO, he carried 91心頭 to other heights.���

91心頭 Board Member Diane Johnson, who served as the emcee of the event, reiterated that sentiment.

���The founder may have taken it from ashes to hope. But I know that Richard Rohrman has taken it from hope to reality,��� she said. ���Richard is someone who has been dedicated and committed and passionate about not only the legacy, but has taken us forward. Under his leadership, we have done very, very well.���

Johnson talked about the rehabilitation of several Newark properties that took place under Rohrman���s leadership that ensures the affordable housing units will be available for many years to come. She also said there are new projects in the works that were started with Rohrman at the helm.

Newark Central Ward Councilwoman LaMonica McIver represented the City Council at the event, bringing a resolution from the council and speaking on their behalf.

���I want to tell you congratulations and thank you for everything that you have done, continuing the legacy of 91心頭 and all of the hard work, working for our residents, the programming, everything,��� McIver said. ���91心頭 is literally an enterprise. We would not be able to be the city that we are without 91心頭 and so I���m thankful for you from day one.���

Rev. Louise Scott-Rountree spoke on behalf of Newark���s mayor at the event.

���As I stand here today on behalf of the mayor of this great city, Ras J. Baraka, and over 300,000 residents, I say thank you. Thank you for your perseverance when you could���ve turned your back and said I���m done,��� she said.

91心頭 Chief Operating Officer Fred Hunter and Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Mbakaya presented Rohrman with an award depicting NCC���s footprint as a collage.

���Most of us see Rich as more than just our CEO. He���s a mentor, he���s inspiring, he���s a leader, he���s a partner and a trusted friend,��� Hunter said. ���As a CEO out in front, you can easily put yourself out there constantly. But it was never about Rich. It was always how to make 91心頭 better. Well, Rich, we all want to say job well done.���

In addition to being an advocate for affordable housing, Rohrman has also been passionate about promoting homeownership. To help individuals who face challenges with down payments and closing costs, Yamba announced the creation of the Richard Rohrman 91心頭 Fund for First Time Home Buyers. Board members presented Rohrman with a check in the amount of $35,000 raised as a start for the fund. Money received in support of this initiative will be awarded as grants to qualifying first time home buyers from the service areas of Newark, Orange and Jersey City to help offset down payments and closing costs.

Johnson also announced the renaming of the East Africa Room in St. Joseph Plaza. It is now known as the Richard Rohrman Conference Room and will showcase photos of Rohrman and his work over the years.

91心頭 Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Madge Wilson read a congressional record that Congressman Donald Payne Jr. submitted honoring Rohrman���s retirement.

In addition to the in-person remarks, attendees had the opportunity to view a tribute video produced ahead of time which included 91心頭 employees from various departments, board members, family members and friends.

Rohrman was very appreciative of the event and remarks. He said his time at 91心頭 has greatly impacted his life.

���This has just been an incredible, enriching experience for me to be a part of 91心頭 for these 26 years,��� Rohrman said. ���I���ve had the opportunity to meet and become friends with people of such different backgrounds and nationalities and with such different life experiences. It���s just given me a great respect of people for their kindness, their openness and their perseverance.���

Rohrman recalled first coming to 91心頭 when he was in his late 20s and being part of a building boom for the organization. He said having grown up in a suburban community and attending Catholic schools for his education from grade school through college provided him with a much different experience than the individuals who were being served by 91心頭.

���Monsignor opened my eyes to a much different reality than I had lived. He just showed me what he and 91心頭 were doing to change the city of Newark and they were just working at such a feverish pitch. And I���m just so grateful that I was able to work so closely with Monsignor and learn from his vision and his deep passion for the people of Newark,��� Rohrman said. ���And then again much later, after experiencing this initial building boom, I was able to work again with so many talented, hardworking people to renovate the same housing and restructure NCC and set it up for its future.���

. All photos are by Lloyd G. Holmes. You can watch the event live stream here. The tribute video can be viewed here.

91心頭 CEO Richard Rohrman is retiring after 26 years of exemplary service. Watch the video to learn more about his career at 91心頭 and the impact he has had on the organization.

91心頭 is celebrating CEO Richard Rohrman’s retirement with a live-streamed event on May 20 at 1 p.m. Join us in honoring his career at 91心頭.

���NCC is in a strong position to explode into its next 50 years. There will be new buildings and facilities, much greater emphasis on health and its relationship to housing, training for well-paying in-demand jobs, health care, early childhood development and future innovations,��� said Richard Rohrman, 91心頭 CEO. ���When you look at our current organizational structure and financial standing, what you are seeing are the long-run cumulative results of innovative strategies and strategic partnerships that allow us to create tremendous impact. Right now, I see 91心頭 as ready for whatever arises, making it an optimal time for this transition.���

Rohrman���s history with 91心頭 started long before he was appointed the CEO. In the 1980s, he served as the Assistant Director of Maintenance and Business Development Manager. Since then, he has held the positions of Director of Real Estate Operations and Director of Real Estate Development. In 2013, Richard was appointed as the CEO when Monsignor William J. Linder, the Founder of NCC, retired from that position.

“Throughout Richard Rohrman���s career at 91心頭, here in the City of Newark, he has demonstrated commitment, compassion and creativity. Richard���s efforts and determination was of tremendous benefit to not just the 91心頭 family but the Newark family as well. 91心頭���s loss is Newark���s loss,��� stated Mildred Crump, Newark City Council President.

A hybrid celebration will be held in Rohrman���s honor on May 20, 2021, which will be live streamed via Facebook and YouTube for employees, partners and friends. In the coming weeks, additional information about the search and celebration will be released via the 91心頭 website, social media channels and Clarion, 91心頭���s monthly newsletter.

���Richard has been a wonderful partner with the Board and an outstanding leader for 91心頭 for over 25 years. The 91心頭 network, and those we serve, have greatly benefited from his vision, business acumen, dedication and leadership,��� stated Dr. A. Zachary Yamba, 91心頭 Board of Directors Chairman. ���In his role of CEO, Rohrman has used his expertise to strengthen the operational structure and the financial standing of the organization, positioning NCC to grow and be acclaimed as one of the largest community development organizations in the country. We will miss him greatly.���

In preparation for new leadership, the Board of Directors has constituted a search committee of its members in partnership with The Support Center, a nonprofit leadership and consulting organization specializing in executive search and transition.�� For more information about the CEO position and search, visit .

���This is a tremendous forward movement for us and it���s something that we had wanted to do for quite some time,��� said 91心頭 Board Chairman Dr. A. Zachary Yamba. ���We hope it will be very beneficial to the employees because we value their work. We value their connection to NCC.���

91心頭 CEO Richard Rohrman said the new plan provides an additional benefit to employees and shows that the organization values their work.

���The employees who interact with and work with our clients are who power NCC forward as we gain momentum for our next 50 years. Our mission has to be demonstrated by how we treat them. The 401(k) plan with a match from NCC has been a goal of mine for some time and fully supported by our Board,��� Rohrman said. ���It���s the icing on the benefits plan. Medical coverage, vacation time, sick time, personal time, substantial minimum wage increases and now the 401(k) match represent an investment in our workforce that will translate into the delivery of quality services by a workforce that is being treated with dignity and appreciation.���

The 401(k) plan will be administered through the Employers Association of New Jersey (EANJ) and managed by Benefit Consultants Group (BCG). Employees are eligible to participate in the plan after one year of employment with 91心頭.

The goal of the plan is to help employees save more for their retirement by offering them the benefit of an employer match.

���The trick is to save early and save as much as you can,��� Rohrman said.