New Administrator, CFO Named In Mendham Twp.

After a summer of upheaval that saw the exodus of two top administrators in Mendham Township, the governing body has hired replacements for the town’s administrator and chief financial officer.

Deborah Bonnano, the former principal technical assistant and assistant treasurer for Mt. Olive, was named Mendham Township’s Administrator. Karen Fornaro, the principal account clerk for Dover, is now Mendham Township’s Chief Financial Officer.

“The Township Committee is delighted that these two highly qualified individuals will be joining the Township administration and will be applying their considerable management, financial and people skills to our local government,” said Mendham Township Mayor Chris Baumann in a statement. “They are coming to Mendham Township after a thorough and thoughtful search process, and they are as pleased to be a part of our community as we and our residents are happy to have them here.”

According to the township, both come with strong experience in their fields. In the statement:

Bonnanno’s background is in management, business administration, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and team-building. She began her career with Deloitte Touche in Cleveland, Ohio, and held positions of increasing responsibility with several Midwestern corporations. She joined the Township of Mount Olive in 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Youngstown State University.

With a background in marketing and network development, Fornaro joined the finance department in the Town of Dover in 2012 after an eight-year career with First Managed Care Option in Parsippany, where she created substantial business relationships with New Jersey municipalities and school boards. Her skills include municipal financial management, project management, and financial, budget and debt analysis. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Boston University.