Holmdel Township Committee Primary Election 2025: Brian Foster

HOLMDEL, NJ — This year’s Republican primary race is packed in Holmdel Township with four candidates competing for two of the party’s open spots in the race for Township Committee.

Incumbent Brian Foster is running for one of the party’s nomination spots with Kimberley LaMountain against challengers Greg Buontempo and Prakash Santhana.

In the town’s Democratic Primary, Allan C. Roth is running for one of two open spots for their party’s nomination.

Early voting for the Primary Election will run from June 3 through June 8. Primary Election Day is June 10.

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Brian Foster

Age: 51
Town of Residence: Holmdel, NJ
Education: Bachelor's Degree, SUNY Stonybrook
Occupation: Mortgage Banker

What drove you to seek public office?
I didn’t set out to pursue public office. When my wife Leslie and I moved to Holmdel in January 2012 with our newborn daughter Elle — our third child — we were simply looking to plant roots in a community where we could raise our family.

I began volunteering as an overnight EMS ambulance driver and continued for seven years, even after our fourth child was born. It was through my service with the EMS squad that I was encouraged to join the Planning Board. I saw it as an opportunity to learn and serve, so I said yes.

That five-year experience led to a seat on the Board of Education, where I discovered the deeper impact of public service. Once your name is on a lawn sign, everything changes — it becomes real. After my term on the Board of Education, I was approached to serve at the township level. Given the depth of my involvement in Holmdel over the years, it felt like a natural next step. I’ve never sought the spotlight — just opportunities to make a difference.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?
What distinguishes me is a long-standing, hands-on commitment to Holmdel. Together with Kim LaMountain, I have built a track record of deep and consistent involvement in virtually every aspect of this community. Beyond my service on the EMS, Planning Board, and Board of Education, I’ve been a coach in youth soccer, lacrosse, and basketball since we arrived — and continue to coach my youngest son Keaton today.

Additionally, I’ve proudly served on the competition committee for the New Jersey Special Olympics Winter and Summer Games since 2009. This role has connected me with thousands of athletes, families, and coaches — experiences that have profoundly shaped my perspective on community and service.

My motivation has never been ego, recognition, or personal gain. It’s about modeling civic responsibility for my children and helping to shape the kind of town we want them to inherit. I serve because it’s the right thing to do — and because I believe in Holmdel.

What do you see as the biggest issue Holmdel is facing, and how will you resolve it?
The most pressing issue facing Holmdel is overdevelopment. I’m proud to say we’ve taken decisive, responsible steps to address it, particularly with the 88-acre Vonage property. While pressure mounted to approve high-density housing or large-scale warehousing, we pursued a smarter path.

We worked collaboratively with the developer to significantly reduce impervious coverage and population density on the site. We’re adding walking trails, preserving green space, and decreasing traffic by replacing an office population of over 2,000 people with a much lower footprint of around 450–500.

We also secured 5 acres for a much-needed EMS and Fire station to serve southern Holmdel, and a 7,000 square foot Senior Center dedicated to our town’s older residents. The plan includes a small portion of state-mandated affordable housing to fulfill our legal obligations — something many other towns are struggling with.

This solution adds no burden to our schools, has minimal impact on EMS, and provides lasting benefits to our community. It’s a true win-win for Holmdel.

What are past accomplishments or experiences that make you qualified for this position?
My qualifications come from years of active leadership and meaningful contributions across town. On the Board of Education, I served as Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, and during that term, we achieved a rare accomplishment: reducing the tax levy.

I’ve worked closely with our current team — including former mayors Dj Luccarelli and Rocco Impreveduto, and Councilmembers Joe Romano and Kim LaMountain — to deliver real, lasting results.

We secured 11 acres of open space from St. Catherine’s, brought in MedStar to improve EMS response times (we went from missing 37 calls in February to zero the following month), and preserved historically and culturally important properties like the Holmdel Horn Antenna and Potters Farm — both of which were at risk of inappropriate development under prior administrations.

I understand how this town works because I’ve been involved at every level. I know the issues, and I’ve demonstrated the ability to help solve them.

If elected, what do you most hope to achieve in Holmdel?
My goal is simple: keep Holmdel moving in the right direction. That means preserving open space wherever possible, maintaining fiscal discipline to keep taxes stable, and ensuring our local government remains focused, transparent, and civil.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a period of calm, productive leadership, and the results speak for themselves. If elected, I will continue supporting our Mayor and team to make Holmdel an even better place to live, raise a family, and retire. I’m committed to doing the work and keeping our community strong.

Name one thing about Holmdel that always makes you smile.
That’s simple, it’s the people! I can’t go anywhere locally and not run into someone I know from my 13+ years of being involved in this great town! I see my four children and their friends, and I am happy to try and fight to keep this the same town for them to enjoy someday!