BW NICE Ocean County South Chapter

06/10/2026

Missing some of our regulars this month. Including our fearless leader, Claudia! But we couldn’t let this month’s meeting go by without wishing her a Happy Birthday!! Keep making those birthday memories with the ones you love the most!

06/03/2026

Proud to recognize our Member of the Month,
Kristine Zulewski AND our newly appointed Treasurer for our Chapter! We thank Manasquan Bank for offering a no minimum balance for our non-profit. (We are in the processs of transition while Kristine enjoys her Vacay in Mexico😎) A little about Kristine below.

Kristine began her banking career in 1993 as a teller at Ocean Federal Savings, which later became OceanFirst bank. She advanced to the role of Assistant Branch Manager before transitioning in 2004 to become an AVP, Branch Manager at Two River Community Bank, where she opened a DeNovo branch in Wall Township. Kristine joined Manasquan Bank in 2008 as the AVP and Branch Manager of the Landmark Branch in the newly opened Corporate HQ. In 2019 she was promoted to VP, Branch Manager and opened a DeNovo Branch in Shrewsbury, growing the branch to 165 million, before transitioning to the Manahawkin location in February 2025.

Kristine is deeply committed to community outreach and has served on various non-profit Boards throughout her career including Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce, Camp Zehnder, YMCA, Greater Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army of Red Bank and Monmouth Arts. Kristine is also deeply passionate about Rotary and its mission, and she is honored to be recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Kristine is also a current member of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of Directors for Hearts of Mercy, Inc. She believes giving back is essential to creating positive change.

When not working, Kristine loves spending time with my future husband and their dogs. She also enjoys relaxing on the beach with her favorite book and cheering on her beloved NY Giants.

05/20/2026

I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Bottomly has stepped up as VP of our Ocean County South Chapter. We are looking forward to her energy to continue to grow our Chapter committed to raising funds and Awareness to Domestic Violence. 👠

Please welcome our newest member and Chair of our Red Shoe Event…

Jennifer Bottomly is a people-centered, purpose-driven retail banking leader with more than 30 years of experience in financial services. She currently serves as a Retail Regional Manager at OceanFirst Bank, where she oversees 12 branches and approximately 100 employees, focusing on leadership development, culture transformation, customer experience, and operational excellence. Beginning her career as a part-time teller, Jennifer has advanced through branch and regional leadership roles, building hands-on experience across all facets of retail banking while developing a deep passion for coaching and empowering others.
Known for blending empathy with strategic clarity, Jennifer is committed to creating environments where individuals feel valued, supported, and equipped to succeed. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in authenticity, accountability, compassion, and continuous learning, with a strong belief that meaningful development drives sustainable results. She is passionate about helping others recognize their potential and believes true leadership is measured by the ability to develop future leaders.
Jennifer believes deeply in using leadership and influence not only to develop others professionally, but to create meaningful impact within her community.
Beyond her professional role, Jennifer is deeply committed to lifelong learning and community involvement. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University, where she maintains a 4.0 GPA and has earned recognition on the President’s List and Honor Roll. She is actively involved in nonprofit and community outreach initiatives, supporting organizations and causes focused on women, children, cancer awareness, su***de prevention, veterans, and animal advocacy.
As a leader, mentor, and a mother, Jennifer believes in leading with kindness, lifting others as she climbs, and using her experience and influence to inspire those around her. She brings optimism, energy, and an unwavering belief in people’s potential to every role she serves.
To connect with Jennifer or learn more, visit:
🔗 linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bottomly-48563b34

05/18/2026

We started at 2 and have grown to 20! 👠

05/18/2026

A Special Thank-you to Joyce Rogers for her role as Vice President for our Chapter for over 3 years. Joyce has been w/ me from the beginning as we worked on a plan to launch BWNICE. I was lucky enough to meet her at her old office when presenting about Flood Insurance. I spoke to her about BWNICE and her friends were members of Sussex County. And she really wanted to be part of it all! Thank-you again for your dedication to supporting Providence House and our mission. Hearts of Service are what we stand for! 👠

05/14/2026

👠😎☕️. Thank-you again Karen Jean for your great presentation! I used my spray last night for dinner clean up! Great showcase of your products!!

Thank you to BW NICE Ocean County South Chapter for holding their monthly meeting at Compassion Cafe today. We appreciate your support and braving the chilly wind. We hope you enjoyed your breakfast and new merch. It was so nice to meet everyone!

05/13/2026

It’s always a great day when we start it at Compassion Cafe!!

05/12/2026

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Meeting at Compassion Cafe! Wednesday from 8-9:30 am. A special thank-you to Kristine Zulewski from Manasquan Bank for issuing a Grant to the Cafe after meeting the co-founder, Sue Sharkey at our meeting last year! 👠. Hope to see you tomorrow for a great start to the day! All Welcome! Feel free to bring a donation item for Providence House! 👠

05/11/2026