BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff Sica - Co-Chairperson
President, CEO, Chief Investment Officer Circle Squared Alternative
Jeff Sica started Circle Squared Alternative Investments in 2014, where he helps oversee several billion dollars in real estate and other alternative transactions, including over 300 million in real estate investment ties. Jeff has a passion for giving back to Veterans and Law Enforcement officers and is actively engaged in supporting those who watch over and protect us. He is a regular on the top-rated Fox Business Network show Varney & Co., and has been quoted several hundred times by various publications including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Reuters. Sica is on the Advisor Board of the Rutgers Business School Center for Real Estate. He resides in Mendham with his wife Lori and three children.
John Koster - Co-Chairperson
CEO, Cognosis Health - CMO, One Oak Medical Group
A native of Glen Rock, John Koster is an accomplished healthcare executive who advocates for the healthcare of law enforcement members and veterans through both physical and mental treatment and therapy. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, John is a 2004 Graduate of Cook College at Rutgers University with a B.S. in Business Economics and has spent his entire career in the healthcare field. John has been part of numerous healthcare organizations including Johnson & Johnson and Shire Pharmaceuticals as well as multinational ventures and start-ups based in the healthcare field which have completed lifecycles including sale to PE and IPO. John is the recipient of numerous law enforcement awards, a familiar face at events and a NJSPBA Silver Card on behalf of the Passaic County Conference. John has been a part of the Big Brother/Big Sister of NWNJ in addition to currently working with and supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of NWNJ. Recognizing that there was a need to provide support members in need he was instrumental in the creation and formation of the Circle Triangle Foundation which takes its name from the NJSP badge which is a circle encompassing a triangle. He resides in Wayne with his wife Lisa, three children and 3 goldendoodles and can be found enjoying the sunny shores of Long Beach Island in the summer.
Balpreet Grewal-Virk - Recording Secretary
SVP Health RWJBH
NJ Commissioner & Co-Chair Gateway
In addition to her role as Senior Vice President of Community Health at RWJBarnabas Health, Ms. Grewal-Virk serves as Commissioner and New Jersey Co-Chair for the Gateway Development Commission, which was awarded the largest transportation check in US history to deliver critical rail infrastructure projects between Newark, New Jersey and Penn Station in New York City, along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). She is a Trustee of The Drumthwacket Foundation and develops programming that increases children’s access to the historic site, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County, involved in programming that helps create a fun, safe and constructive environment for kids and teens during out-of-school hours. Balpreet and her late father Pritam Grewal are noted in the community to be ardent supporters of law enforcement and have been instrumental in helping to provide extra support to officers in their time of need. Ms. Grewal-Virk is also a Trustee for SALDEF, an organization that provides support for asylum seekers, and is the Commissioner of the New Jersey Indian Commission and also serves as Vice Chair of the Bergen County Democratic Party. Dr. Grewal-Virk resides in Upper Saddle River with her husband Yogi and three children.
Idida Rodriguez - Treasurer
Managing Partner 1868 Public Affairs
Ignite! Foundation
Pastor Idida Rodriguez is a respected public and government affairs strategist and serves as Managing Partner at 1868 Public Affairs, one of New Jersey's leading nonpartisan firms specializing in government relations, with expertise in politics, business development, redevelopment, legislative affairs, and public policy. Reverend Rodriguez embodies integrity and
spirituality in every aspect of her life. She is a renowned and respected political strategist and experienced consultant with a concentration in grassroots and grass-tops marketing, public relations, government relations and business development. In her view, serving others is an expression of serving God. This commitment inspired her to establish IGNITE! "Catch The Fire a non-profit organization that provides sustainable support for those facing unexpected hardships and scholarships for Latinas pursuing higher education through the “Ese Papelito” scholarship program. Ms. Rodriguez is a member of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Local Finance Board, and the Board of William Paterson University. Formerly she served as the President of the Passaic Valley Water Commission’s Board of Commissioners, the Secretary to the Board of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. She also served on the boards of the LUPE PAC, Paterson Parking Authority, New Jersey Real Estate Commission and St. Paul’s Community Development Corporation. Ms. Rodriguez graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Now a Woodland Park resident, Ms. Rodriguez was born and raised in Paterson.
Msgr. Eugene Sylva - Community Member
A native of Livingston, Msgr. Sylva graduated from the Delbarton School in Morristown and Holy Cross College in Worcester, Mass. He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, and had a year of doctoral study there. After ordination, Msgr. Sylva served as parochial vicar at St. Anthony Parish, Hawthorne, until 1998, when he was named chaplain at DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne. He subsequently was named director and then president of DePaul.
In 2008, Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli named him executive director of St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison. The bishop subsequently named him diocesan vicar for evangelization.
Pope Francis named Msgr. Sylva a Vatican appointee to the Dicastery for Evangelization. From 2012–18, he worked outside the diocese for the Holy See as the English Language Official of the former Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization. Pope Francis named him a monsignor in 2017. Father Geno as he is affectionately known is an ardent supporter of law enforcement and the men and women behind the badge who sacrifice their body, mind and life for the greater good and to serve and protect vulnerable populations.
Msgr. Sylva also serves as a chaplain for the FBI SDNY, Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paterson Police Department.
James E. McGreevey - Board Member
Executive Director & Chairman
NJ Reentry Corporation
Governor State of New Jersey 2002-2004
A native of Jersey City, James E. McGreevey was born in Jersey City on August 6, 1957. After graduation from St. Joseph’s High School, he received a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a law degree from Georgetown University. He also holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University. After serving two years in the state assembly, in 1991 McGreevey was elected mayor of Woodbridge, New Jersey’s sixth largest municipality. His tenure saw a revitalized business district, a 40 percent reduction in the crime rate, stabilized property taxes, and improved financial management. McGreevey served in the state senate from 1994 to 1997, where he supported legislation that established a state budget cap, strict ethical standards for public officials, and health reforms, including the state law requiring insurers to pay for mammograms. McGreevey was elected governor of New Jersey in 2001, and within two years closed a $14-billion budget gap, balancing the state budget without raising sales or income taxes. In 2003, he continued his efforts to promote job growth and make New Jersey a center for high-tech, biotech, and financial services. He revamped the state’s Business Employment Incentive Program and proposed an ambitious five-year plan to create 200,000 new jobs. The governor made an education a top priority, putting reading coaches in 100 schools and encouraging children to read through the Governor’s Book Club. Jim is currently the Executive Director & Chairman of the NJ Reentry Program which as part of its programs is facilitating a program to assist veterans with reentry after incarceration. Jim is an advocate and staunch supporter of the New Jersey State Police and their members and families.
Tamer Kazan - Administrator
Foundation Administrator
Tamer Kazan, a native of Haledon, NJ, grew up as the eldest of three brothers in a family that faced its share of personal struggles. After graduating from Manchester Regional High School, he joined the Army, serving with distinction during the Baghdad Surge, one of the most pivotal periods of the Iraq War with the 1st Infantry Division where he was awarded numerous accolades including the Combat Infantry Badge. Following his service with the US Army he transitioned to a career as a Sheriff's Officer for the Passaic County Sheriff's Office where he medically retired from in 2023. Today, Tamer draws on his experiences to inspire and advocate for mental health awareness among veterans and first responders, embodying a message of hope and recovery. He can be found providing on the ground suppourt to police officers all over the state of NJ and is often times the second person to contact a member of the service in need after a critical incident. Tamer is currently completing a Masters Level program to become a Licensed Professional Counsellor at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ and is instrumental in the proper allocation and distribution of assistance to members in need from the New Jersey State Police. Tamer is a proud father of a daughter and lives in Matawan, NJ with his wife Kaitlyn and his step son with his French Bulldog Camy.
Lauren Sandy Esq - Foundation Counsel
Lauren Sandy, Esq. specializes in the representation of both public sector and private sector labor unions and their members in contract negotiations, disciplinary matters, pension appeals, civil service appeals, and grievances. Specifically, Ms. Sandy has represented police and nurse unions for over 18 years.
Ms. Sandy received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University in 2004 and her Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in 2007. She worked at a boutique labor law firm for 10 years and then managed her own law firm for over 8 years before having the honor of joining Crivelli, Barbati & DeRose in 2025.
Ms. Sandy was a recipient of the Union’s Service Award from the State Troopers Fraternal Association, the State Troopers NCO Association, and the State Troopers Superior Officers Association in 2015 for her work preparing a Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of New Jersey State Troopers.
In addition, Ms. Sandy received the 2022 Civilian Supporter Award from the State Troopers Fraternal Association for her dedication, commitment, and support of the STFA. She worked extensively on drafting and amending pension legislation for New Jersey State Troopers to convert prior service, in both in-state and out-of-state pension systems, to credible service in the State Police Retirement System. Ms. Sandy also drafted amendments to legislation to afford line of duty death benefits to widows of fallen Troopers who died from 9/11 illnesses. Ms. Sandy helps direct the Board of Directors through the myriad of local and federal laws during the award process to members in need.
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At Circle Triangle Foundation, we offer a range of programs to support our LEO's who are encountering difficulties. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of each individual or family we serve.
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Our Success Stories
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Our success is based upon helping our law enforcement members overcome and succeed when faced with a job suspension or termination. Our goal is to ensure that they able to get the assistance needed without undue financial hardships on them and their family.
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We are proud to partner with a variety of organizations and businesses to support our community. Our partnerships enable us to expand our reach and provide even more resources and services to those in need.