Sandy Hook Foundation Appoints Rumson Man To Board Spot

SANDY HOOK, NJ — Peter S. "Pete" Izzo of Rumson has joined the Board of Trustees of the Sandy Hook Foundation, the organization has announced.

The foundation is the Official Friends Group of the National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit.

As a member of the board, Izzo will be responsible for "advancing resources and efforts of the foundation and supporting its mission to enhance the visitor experience at Sandy Hook," the foundation said in a news release about the appointment.

“The Sandy Hook Foundation proudly welcomes Pete to our board. His vast business experience as a private wealth manager at Merrill Lynch, combined with his unique local perspective, will strengthen our role within the community and enhance our partnership with the National Park Service,” said Patricia Alcaro, president of The Sandy Hook Foundation.

Izzo is a Monmouth County native and lives in Rumson with his wife and two young children. He currently also serves on the Rumson Zoning Board, the news statement said.

“Given its resources, Sandy Hook provides unique opportunities for a variety of activities in a safe and healthy environment that is our national park. We are so fortunate to have a national treasure like Sandy Hook in our backyard," Izzo said.

"My family enjoys nature, and we feel strongly about contributing our time and effort to make Sandy Hook the best it can be, both for families today and for generations to come.

"For that reason, I am honored to participate in The Sandy Hook Foundation as a new member of the board, and I look forward to helping further its mission to protect, preserve, and strengthen Sandy Hook’s natural and cultural resources,” Izzo said in the statement.

Sandy Hook provides many resources for park visitors, including outdoor sports and recreation; abundant flora and fauna; historical experiences at Fort Hancock (a National Historic Landmark) - not to mention the miles of ocean and bayside beaches.

The foundation plays an important role supporting programs and projects that make visitors’ experiences better, the organization said in the statement.

For more information about The Sandy Hook Foundation, visit https://www.sandyhooknj.org or call 732-291-7733.