About Us
Board of
Trustees
Branden Kasper
Chair and Treasurer
Branden is a Certified Public Accountant with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Seton Hall University. He has nearly 15 years of accounting experience in both audit and industry and is currently an Assistant Controller at Anterix Inc., where he oversees day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting. Branden has been family friends with the Templetons for over 25 years, even meeting his wife of 10 years through them, and who has blessed him with three beautiful children. This long-standing connection inspired his strong desire to support Push to Walk. In recent years, Branden has expanded his service on nonprofit boards, including advisory boards and local recreation clubs, which ultimately led to his joining the Push to Walk Board and Finance Committee in February 2025. In August 2025, he assumed the role of Board Chair.
John McLennan III, CPA
Trustee
John is a dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over thirty-five years of experience in the fields of accounting, finance, and information technology. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in both Accounting and Finance from Baylor University.
After graduating, John began his career at Price Waterhouse Coopers, where he quickly rose through the ranks due to his exceptional analytical skills and commitment to excellence. He has extensive experience in financial reporting, tax planning, auditing, and IT. He worked with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations. After public accounting John has worked for several international importing and logistics companies.
John is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to provide strategic financial and operational advice that help organizations achieve their business goals. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and regularly attends professional development courses to stay current with the latest industry trends and regulations.
In his free time and in addition to sports and outdoor activities, John enjoys volunteering with local youth organizations and non-profits, including board membership for United Way organizations, mentoring aspiring accountants, and spending time with his family. He is passionate about giving back to the community and is an advocate for financial literacy education including as a volunteer with Junior Achievement.
Dr. Kathy Gill
Trustee
Kathy is a Professor Emeritus at William Paterson University where she served as a Full Professor and Chair in the Department of Kinesiology. She has a speciality in Exercise and Sport Psychology and holds a B.S. degree from Skidmore College, a M.S. degree from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D from Florida State University. In addition to her strong interest in promoting psychological well-being through exercise/sport participation, Kathy is also actively involved in community outreach as the founder of educational advocacy organization for special needs families in the Mid-Hudson Valley in NY and as board member for a community organization that provides support for children’s mental health issues in Orange County NY.
Kenneth Bostwick
Trustee
Ken is a First Vice President at Provident Bank where he is responsible for employee
development, enhancing the customer experience as well as being a part of their change
management team. He brings 45 years of experience in retail banking and customer service to the Push to Walk team, along with a long-standing commitment to supporting local non-profit organizations making a positive difference in the lives of others. Provident Bank has been a supporter of Push to Walk since 2007 and Ken is thrilled to return to the Board of Trustees for a second time to support the ongoing success and viability of this amazing organization. Ken holds a diploma from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking as well as completing the Wharton School of Banking Leadership Program.
Frederick “Fritz” Zahringer
Board Member
Fritz is both a dedicated client and staff member. He has been an active athlete his whole life, wrestling competitively in school and spending much of his time prior to 2020 in martial arts and rock climbing. After a serious fall in 2020, Fritz broke his neck and became a quadriplegic. After coming to PTW as a client since 2021, Fritz found his place as Client Coordinator and Client Liaison. As a quadriplegic and a PTW client himself, he is in a unique position to connect with clients and meet them where they are.
Lyndsay Wright
Trustee
Lyndsay is the Marketing Technology and Analytics Manager at Frier Levitt, a national boutique law firm focused on healthcare and life sciences. As a digital marketing enthusiast, she is passionate about digging into data and translating insights into compelling stories that drive high-impact marketing and business development strategies. With more than 14 years of marketing experience, Lyndsay brings forward knowledge in marketing technology, analytics, and strategic planning to the Push to Walk team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Berkeley College and is an active member of the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. Lyndsay is deeply committed to supporting local nonprofit organizations that make a meaningful and lasting differences in the lives of others. Outside of her professional work, Lyndsay enjoys baking and exploring creative outlets beyond the workplace.
Tim Lorencovitz
Trustee
Tim Lorencovitz joined the Push to Walk Board of Trustees with a unique perspective: he is both a seasoned healthcare marketing executive and the parent of a Push to Walk client. In 2016, Tim’s son, Noah, suffered a cardiac arrest at age 13, resulting in an anoxic brain injury. Noah has been working on his recovery at Push to Walk since 2017, and through this journey, Tim has experienced firsthand the profound compassion, support, and specialized care the team provides.
Professionally, Tim brings over 25 years of marketing experience in the medical device and healthcare industries, currently serving as a Marketing Lead at Senseonics, Inc. He leverages his extensive expertise in strategic planning, branding, and patient advocacy to help Push to Walk grow and thrive. Tim holds an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a BS from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Having served as a past Chairman of the Board for the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), Tim combines his professional governance experience with a caregiver’s heart to ensure that Push to Walk remains a beacon of hope and physical recovery for the community.
We thank these board trustees for their dedication to founding Push to Walk and for their ongoing service and support.
Founding Board Trustees
Joseph Ragno
Trustee 2007-2010 (Deceased March 2, 2020)
Joseph was a dear friend and generous supporter of Push to Walk while the idea was still a dream. He helped make it a reality by taking a lead role in helping Push to Walk form and open its doors by providing the legal work necessary to be recognized as a non-profit organization. Joe will always be in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
During his law career, Joe concentrated in municipal government law, public service labor matters, civil litigation, personal injury and land use law. He joined the firm of Struble and Appelt in 1984 with an extensive background in corporate finance. Before retiring, he was the managing partner of the firm Struble, Ragno in Riverdale, NJ.
Howard Bielski
Trustee 2007-2013
Howard is a licensed CPA since 1981. As a Partner in accounting firms for more than 26 years, his duties include auditing, general accounting, business and personal tax preparation, and tax planning. His concentration is in the following industries: Food and Beverage, Transportation, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, Health Services, Contractors, Professional Services and Non-Profit Entities. His office is in West Orange, NJ.
Ralph Rathyen
Trustee 2007-2013
Ralph has a BA and MA in History and a Masters of Education in Educational Administration from William Paterson University. He retired after 35 years as a public school teacher, coach and educational supervisor in the Butler Public Schools in Butler, NJ. He has also been a licensed professional realtor for five years with a background in residential and commercial real estate.