Our Staff

FELICIA GRONDIN, MPA, CPM

Executive Director

LUIS DEL ORBE, MPA, CSW

Prevention & Treatment Administrator

MICHAEL GARCIA, BA, ICGC-1

Treatment Coordinator

DANIEL J. MEARA, BA

Communications Administrator

JOSEPH KANE, BS

Prevention Specialist

GREG GIOE, BA

Prevention Specialist

ALICE OSTAPIUK

Office Manager

ADRIENNE STEINRUCK

Office Support

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ (CCGNJ) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Philip Glick, who was a tremendous asset to the CCGNJ staff and to many callers to the 800-GAMBLER Helpline.

Phil worked with the Council as a Peer Recovery Specialist for the past year and over that time made a lasting impression on both staff and countless problem gamblers he assisted. His warmth and boundless compassion for the problem gambler earned the admiration of his colleagues. His co-workers singled him out for how he carefully listened to those who called for assistance; he allowed the caller to open up about the issue and how it was affecting them and their family. Being in recovery from disordered gambling himself, Phil commiserated with callers and connected them with the resources best suited to their circumstances.

In his year with the Council, Phil made many presentations about the growing gambling problem in the state, increasing awareness among age groups ranging from middle-schoolers to seniors. Among his achievements was being selected for a television feature on problem gambling, where Phil discussed the increase of problem gambling with the advent of online gambling and legalized sports betting, which was very well received.

CCGNJ offers our heartfelt condolences to Phil’s widow, Kristen, and his two daughters, Kaitlin and Allison. He will be greatly missed.

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