Brendan Buckley is an accomplished NCAA Division I coach turned nationally recognized nonprofit executive, with over two decades of experience leading championship wrestling programs and youth development initiatives. He is the former Executive Director of Beat the Streets New York, where he led the nation’s largest urban wrestling-based youth development organization for more than nine years. Under his leadership, BTS expanded to serve 2,500+ student-athletes across 125 programs and launched a state-of-the-art Midtown Manhattan training center, which became a national model for sport-based youth development.

Brendan spearheaded over $15 million in fundraising, much of it driven by producing some of the sport’s largest and most high-profile events at iconic venues such as Times Square, Madison Square Garden, and Prudential Center. These events were powered by strategic partnerships with USA Wrestling, UFC, and Jersey Mike’s, bringing national visibility and amplifying BTS’s mission across both grassroots and elite levels of the sport.

Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Brendan spent 19 years coaching at the NCAA Division I level, beginning as an assistant at UC Davis and the University of Virginia, where he quickly earned a reputation as a top recruiter and technician. At just 25 years old, he became the youngest NCAA Division I head coach in the country when he took over at Columbia University. During his 11-year tenure, he led Columbia to multiple historic milestones — including the program’s first NCAA All-American in 24 years, its first-ever Top 25 national ranking, and record-breaking EIWA Championship finishes. Brendan also raised over $3 million in alumni support, secured naming rights for the Andrew F. Barth Wrestling Room, and established endowed head and assistant coaching positions.

At Cal Poly, he led the Mustangs to a Top 25 NCAA Championship finish, produced multiple NCAA All-Americans, and made history by producing the first outdoor wrestling match on campus. He also spearheaded record-breaking fundraising efforts that resulted in a renovated wrestling room and increased alumni engagement and program investment.

A former NCAA All-American himself, Brendan has earned numerous accolades, including the Bob Bubb National Coaching Excellence Award and EIWA Coach of the Year. Whether building championship teams, staging marquee fundraising events, or forging transformative partnerships with global sports brands, he is known for his visionary leadership, strategic fundraising acumen, and unwavering commitment to empowering student-athletes through wrestling.

Born and raised in Trenton, Ray began wrestling at the age of 7. He attended Trenton Central High School, where he was a 4 four-year varsity wrestler, and three-year captain for the team.  During his time at Trenton Central High School, Ray compiled a record of 132 wins and 11 losses.  He won four Mercer County Championships and four District Championships.  He became the first wrestler in Mercer County history to become a four-time state qualifier. He finished his senior season by winning the New Jersey state championships with an undefeated record of 37 wins and 0 losses, becoming Trenton’s first state champion.
 
Ray went on to wrestle at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating from Penn in 2016. He later wrestled at the University of Virginia for one season, while pursuing his master’s degree in Higher Education. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2017, Ray worked with Athletes In Action at UVA as a Campus Intern. In addition to coaching, Ray currently serves as the Director of Operations for TYWLC.

Johnae Drumright is a proud Trenton High School graduate, where she made history as the first female wrestler from Trenton Central to place at the New Jersey State Championships. A two-time regional placewinner, two-time state placewinner, and 2020 NJ State finalist, Johnae also served as team captain during her high school career.

 She continued her wrestling and academic journey at New Jersey City University. Today, Johnae serves as head coach at Clara Parker Intermediate School, assistant coach at Monument Intermediate School, and Program & Operations Coordinator for Trenton Youth Wrestling & Learning Center (TYWLC).

Robert D. Prunetti is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Ventures, LLC., a government relations, business development, and management consulting firm. Mr. Prunetti currently serves on the Trenton Literacy Foundation Advisory Board, Trenton Public Education Foundation, is the Chairman of the Trenton Workforce Advisory Board and serves on the Capital City Redevelopment Authority. He is also a charter member of the Community Advisory Council of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at The College of New Jersey.  

Matthew Tormenti, MD is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine in New Jersey. Dr. Tormenti is a native of Pittsburgh, PA where he was a standout high school wrestler who went to wrestle at Virginia Tech, one of the nations top wrestling institutions. Dr. Tormenti us a huge supporter of our military and is a leader in the Travis Manian Foundation.

Gloria Bethea has previously served as the Director of Learning for Trenton Youth Wrestling. Gloria served as a Trenton Public School teacher for over 30 years. In addition to serving on our board, she is the Learning Academy Director for Capital Harmony Works, which provides musical instruction and artistic opportunities for Trenton youth. Gloria is an educator and lifelong learner.

David S. Leonardis was the State Chief Resiliency Officer overseeing the NJ Law Enforcement Resiliency Program. He helped develop the Program, which was put in place under an Attorney General’s Directive to help law enforcement members deal with trauma and stress to better serve themselves and the public with the goal of reducing officer suicide. Dave was also the Training & Outreach Liaison for the Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice. In that role, he was responsible for specialized training for law enforcement officers, as directed by the Attorney General and the Director of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice.

Danielle Gletow has been a passionate advocate for children’s rights for over two decades. Through her nonprofit organization, One Simple Wish, she empowers everyone to grant simple wishes to individuals impacted by foster care and crisis, spreading love, hope, and joy every single day. What began in her NJ home with a small personal investment has grown into a multi-million-dollar nonprofit through a nationwide network of 2,000+ Community Partners.  Since 2008, One Simple Wish has granted over 350,000 wishes.

Gennaro Costabile is a long time restauranteur and has built a variety of businesses under the umbrella of hospitality for more than four decades.  He is recently retired but has not stepped away from his true passion, philanthropy.  Gennaro is the founder of two organizations aimed at improving the lives of those in need, with a focus in children, including Food for America and Caring Cooks Academy.  He has also served on the Honorary Board of Directors for the Children's Home Society of NJ, as well as the NJ Farmers Against Hunger association.  Gennaro's vision extends beyond charity; his mission has always been to foster a profound sense of community and togetherness. 

Todd is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. His practice focuses on commercial real estate, including land acquisitions and sales, due diligence, financing, leasing, land use, and litigation. He appears before municipal and county planning boards. Todd also assists homebuilders with forming condominium and homeowners associations and with registering offering statements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Todd’s practice extends into representing developers in construction defect claims and transition matters with condominium and homeowners associations.

Additionally, Todd has significant experience handling eminent domain matters for both condemning authorities and landowners. He has also represented property owners and taxing authorities before the New Jersey Tax Court and County Tax Boards throughout New Jersey.

Tripp Davis is President and CEO of L.D. Davis Industries, Inc., a third-generation adhesive manufacturing company celebrating its 100th year in business. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Tripp has guided the company's strategic growth, financial management, operational excellence, innovation, and long-term succession planning while serving customers throughout North America and international markets.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Tripp brings extensive nonprofit and private board governance experience. He currently serves as President of the Board of the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, where he leads strategic planning, fundraising, and organizational sustainability efforts. His previous board service includes CSI, Brubacher Excavating, the Hiway Theater, the Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the Abington Art Center. He successfully chaired a $2.1 million capital campaign to restore the historic Hiway Theater as a nonprofit community institution.

Tripp earned an MBA from Penn State University's Smeal College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The College of William & Mary, where he was a four-year varsity wrestler and team captain. He and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 30 years and have two adult children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, golfing, cycling, hiking, and playing piano, guitar, and drums.

Matthew Paglione serves as Director of Athletics, Health & Physical Education, and Family Life for Trenton Central High School in Trenton Public Schools. A dedicated educator and athletic administrator, Matt has devoted his career to helping young people succeed through academics, athletics, and leadership development.

Before joining Trenton Central High School, Matt taught Biology and General Science while coaching multiple sports—including soccer, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse—at both the junior varsity and varsity levels in Hamilton Township. His experience as both an educator and coach has provided him with a deep understanding of youth development, team building, and community engagement.

Matt earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Penn State University, a Master's degree in Athletic Leadership from Rider University, and holds a New Jersey Supervisor's Certificate. He is passionate about expanding opportunities for student-athletes and strengthening programs that positively impact youth and families throughout the Trenton community.

Matt lives in Bucks County with his wife, Christie, their three-year-old son, Leo, and one-year-old daughter, Stella.

Paul W. Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, FASAM, MBA is a physician executive, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized leader in emergency medicine, addiction medicine, preventive care, and metabolic health. With more than 35 years of clinical, executive, and operational leadership experience, he has successfully founded, led, and grown innovative healthcare organizations while remaining committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing preventive medicine.

Dr. Kolodzik is the founder and Medical Director of Metabolic MD, a private practice focused on disease prevention, metabolic health, and chronic disease reversal. He is also the founder of North Dayton Addiction & Recovery, which was established in response to the opioid epidemic and has helped thousands of patients through evidence-based addiction treatment. Throughout his career, he has held executive leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Premier Health Care Services, helping grow the organization into a $160 million healthcare enterprise. He continues to practice as an emergency physician while serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.

An accomplished author and educator, Dr. Kolodzik wrote The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution and hosts The Second Opinion Podcast, sharing practical strategies to improve health and wellness. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Wright State University and an MBA in Health Sciences from the University of Dallas. Outside of medicine, he enjoys fly-fishing and has a lifelong appreciation for high school and collegiate wrestling.