WESTFIELD – At their recent Board meeting, The Westfield Foundation proudly acknowledged the exceptional service of two past Presidents, Larry Darrow and Corey Wu-Jung, as well as Trustee John Schmidt, whose terms have come to an end.
Under the visionary leadership of Corey Wu-Jung and Larry Darrow, The Westfield Foundation has achieved remarkable strides in both effectiveness and efficiency, laying a strong foundation for the future. Executive Director Katie Curran Darcy remarked, ‘Their leadership has left The Foundation stronger and more forward-looking. John Schmidt’s meticulous attention to legal details will be deeply missed.’ She added. ‘As we celebrate their legacy, The Westfield Foundation remains committed to building on the solid groundwork they have laid, continuing our mission to make a meaningful impact in our community. We will continue this work with the help of three new Trustees: Dave Collum, Dr. Kelly Cleary and Glen DuMont.’
Dave Collum is a 24 year resident of Westfield, where he still resides with his wife Jennifer. They raised their two children Brendan and William in town, utilizing the Westfield public schools. Dave has been in Banking his entire 33 year career. He spent 18 years at BNY Mellon and has spent the last 8 years as Chief Operating Officer of Peapack Private, which is the wealth management division of Peapack Gladstone Bank. He is Treasurer of the Westfield Memorial Library and serves on the board of the Westfield Library Foundation. He also serves as Treasurer of The Fairview Improvement Association in Lake George, New York. Dave helped run the St Helen’s CYO and In parish basketball programs and the Westfield Flag Football program for a number of years. He was a volunteer coach for various teams in multiple sports throughout the years and is currently a basketball referee serving various local leagues. Dave graduated from Fairfield University in 1991.
Dave Collum
Dr. Kelly Cleary has been a Westfield resident for over 10 years. She is a pediatrician with a fellowship in emergency medicine, now focusing on mental health for children and adolescents. She is a proud mom of four children and works as the Senior Director of Education and Support Programs for the nonprofit organization, FARE, Food Allergy Research and Education. She hopes to bring her passion for health, safety, and education to the Westfield Foundation and is excited to continue working on the organization’s mission of elevating Westfield even higher.
Dr. Kelly Cleary
After growing up in neighboring Scotch Plains, Glen DuMont graduated from The Wharton School, and University of Pennsylvania Law School. Glen and his wife, Lisa, have been Westfield residents for over 35 years, and their two sons are graduates of Westfield High School; throughout their time in Westfield, they have been actively involved in various organizations in the community. During his career, Glen has held numerous legal and business leadership roles in various industries, including roles at AT&T Capital Corporation and Hewlett-Packard Company. He enjoys dinners with family/friends, hiking, and playing golf.
Glen DuMont
The Westfield Foundation’s purpose is to promote the betterment of Westfield New Jersey and its surrounding communities by enhancing the quality of life for all of its citizens. Our areas of focus include but are not limited to capital projects and improvements within Education, The Arts, Health and Human Services, Historic Preservation, Civic Projects, and Community development. Our grants provide innovative and strategic responses to recognized community needs. We aim to partner with agencies and institutions to strengthen their services to the local community. Learn more at www.thewestfieldfoundation.org.
