Mayor, Mr. Phil Barbaro

Phil Barbaro has been an Elk Township resident for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Aura School and Delsea Regional HS. He has a B.S. degree from Glassboro State College (Rowan University). He is a local business man (Aura Badge Co.), past Elk Little League President, and current volunteer coach for basketball and soccer.  He was elected to the Elk Twp. Committee in Nov. of 2005; has served as Deputy Mayor in 2006, and is currently serving as Mayor.

Contact Information: (856) 881-5540

Deputy Mayor, Mr. Wayne Swanson

Wayne Swanson was born and raised in Elk Township.  He attended the Lawns and Aura Elementary and Middle Schools and graduated from Delsea Regional HS.  Wayne served 4 years in the United States Air Force, where he served a tour in Vietnam. He has worked at the Valero/Mobile Refinery for the past 35 years as an electrician.  He currently serves on the Gloucester County Construction Board of appeals and the Elk Twp. Planning and Zoning Board.  He has a NJ Electrical Contractors license, NJ Electrical Inspectors license, and a NJ Construction Official license.  Wayne and his wife Trudy live on Spruce St.

Committeeperson, Mrs. Carolyn King Sammons

Carolyn King Sammons is a member of the Recreation Committee.  She and her husband Jonathan have lived in Elk Township for 15 years with their daughters,  Samantha and Andrea.

She owns Dominion Title Services in Bridgeton, is a member of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Government and Community Relations Board.  She serves on the board of the Annual Art of Two Pallets fundraising event for Elwyn New Jersey in Vineland. She also serves on the steering committee for the Cohansey RiverFest.

She graduated from Williamstown High School  ‘79 and attended Gloucester County College.   She is a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Clayton.

Committeeperson, Mr. Mike Pantaleo

Mike Pantaleo is married to Susan, and has two daughters Anna and Ashley. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mike is General Manager of Integra Technologies, which provides an engineered service to the energy industry.  Attends Gloucester County Community Church.

Contact information: (609) 876-9417

Committeeperson, Mr. Patrick Spring

Patrick Spring has lived in Elk Township for 8 years.  He is married to Mary, has two daughters Kerri and Rachel, and a step-son Steven.   Additionally, Patrick has 7 grandchildren. Pat attended Paulsboro High School and graduated from Salem Community College with a degree in Technical Studies. Pat is a member of the Ferrell Fire Department and has held the positions of Chief and Deputy Chief.  Patrick has 30 years experience in public safety, has a Fire Official License, and is a Level 2 Fire Instructor.  Currently, Patrick is employed at Gloucester County Utilities Authority.