Patricia Beckhard - Began her Port Authority Career in 1957.  She held positions in the Port Commerce and World Trade Departments and in 1985 became a Staff Information Officer in the Public Affairs Department, a position she held until her retirement in January of 1989. 

Pat has been a Board Member of PARA since 1995 and has been the Editor and Assistant Editor for PARA's Newsletter.

Holly Blauser - Holly began her PA career in 1964 in Planning and Development. She moved on to positions in World Trade as a Lease Negotiator, Personnel, where she worked on the Trainee, Influx, and Affirmative Action programs and then on to Public Affairs, the Ferry Initiative and the Speakers Bureau. Holly was a recipient of two Unit Citations; one as part of World Trade Recovery and another for Handicapped Affirmative Action.   When Holly retired with other of her colleagues in 1995 she had completed 30 years of service.  Holly is a Board member for Parents in Action, a nonprofit for teen drug and alcohol abuse prevention.

Elizabeth De Laura - Began her Port Authority Career in 1959.  She held positions in the Tunnels & Bridges Department, Management Services Department, Purchasing, Office of the Chief Financial Officer and in 1990 became a Financial Analyst in the Treasury Department, a position she held until her retirement in August of 1995.

Liz has held the position of Treasurer for Women’s Equity and Holy Trinity Church in Hillsdale, NJ. Following her retirement she worked as a Deputy Tax Collector for the Borough of Montvale, NJ.

Jerry Doherty - Jerry participated in the 1962 Management Trainee Program and in junior management assignments in the T&B and Operations Services Departments before taking a military leave with the US Navy. After the Navy, he worked in Rail Transportation and the Marine Terminals Dept., as Assistant Manager at the Brooklyn Piers and later as a Senior Property Representative. Following an assignment with the Regional Economic Development Task Force, he held a series of economic development job responsibilities.   As Manager, he assembled the team to establish, operate and renovate the Industrial Park at Yonkers. Before retiring at the end of 1996, Jerry served as Manager of the Essex County Resource Recovery Project.

Upon retirement, Jerry went from volunteer fund raising to a full time position as Director of Development for St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City.  More recently, he divided his time between NYC and London when his wife accepted a job there.

Tom Donovan - Is a Port Authority veteran who served for forty years. He held positions in the Operations and Aviation Departments, the Executive Director's Office and World Trade.

In Retirement he serves on the Board of Directors for two Long Island Social Services agencies. As a member of PARA's Board of Directors he has chaired and been a part of several committees.

Rita DuBrow - Began her PA career in the World Trade Department in September of 1973 and later held positions in Operating Personnel, Employee Benefits: where she was so helpful to so many and the Teleport from which she retired in 2005.

Rita has been active in her Condominium Association where she has been on their, Architectural, Newsletter, House and Rules and Regulations Committees. She has also served as a member of their Board of directors.

Dave Gallagher - Dave joined the PA in 1963 as a Management Trainee. After completing his military obligation, he held several administrative positions before moving to Human Resources where he served in the Director's office, Management, Operating and Training Divisions over an eight year period. Dave then moved to the Engineering Department in 1975 where he managed the division responsible for all the business, finance and administration activities of the department.   In 1985 he was selected for the Executive Development Program and was promoted to Assistant Director of the Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals Department where he was responsible for all non field activities including properties, customer relations, engineering and planning, finance and budget and departmental operations planning.

He also served as project leader for the initial planning and implementation of the PA's EZPass program in cooperation with the region's interagency group (IAG). Dave retired from the PA in 1996 after 33 years of service. He later worked for several years in the North America marketing and sales office of a large European bus manufacturer where he was the Director, North American Operations. He currently serves on the board of a nonprofit organization which provides housing and support services for several hundred mentally ill and developmentally disabled individuals in nine counties in New Jersey. 

Lee Goodman - Joined the Port Authority's Traffic Engineering Division in 1956. He moved on to positions in Planning and Development, Manager, Transportation Planning Division and then on to Tunnels Bridges and Terminals.

Since his retirement in 1992 Lee has been doing consulting work in traffic engineering and transportation planning. He has held office and been active in the Institute of Transportation Engineers and was president of that group in 1993. Lee has served on the board of Temple Emanuel in New Hyde Park.

Al Graser - Al joined the Port Authority in 1968 directly from a three year tour with the US Army and spent most of the following 40 years with the Aviation Department at JFK, LGA and HQ. He continued his association with the US Army Reserves for the next thirty years retiring in 1994 as a Colonel and from the Port Authority in Feb 2008 after special assignment on the Stewart and Delay Reduction task forces.  He has just finished his first semester as an adjunct professor at Vaughn College teaching both Airport Operations and Planning courses.

Richard (Dick) Helman - Joined the PA Law Department following his graduation from Columbia Law School. He served as Chief of the New York Litigation Division and later as Chief of the Commercial Litigation Division. Dick has taught at NYU for over 30 years and continues to do so.   He was one of eight founders of the Port Authority Pension Action Committee (PAPAC) who successfully challenged the Retirement System regarding a Final Average Salary issue. Winning meant a higher pension for many retirees both past and present.   Dick subsequently became a PARA board member and two years ago its' President. Dick was also a recipient of The Distinguished Service Medal from the PA.

Rae Ann Hoffmann  - Joined the Port Authority in 1973 as a Management Trainee.  She is the General Manager, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs Dept., where she manages all non-press external communications for the agency.  Prior to this she held positions in several departments including World Trade, Real Estate, and the Executive Director's Office.  She has won many awards in advertising and marketing, received four awards for service contributions from the Board (Medal Awards), and co-founded the Lower Manhattan Marketing Association.   She graduated from Georgetown University where she is an active alumna, and does fund raising for Packer Collegiate Institute where her youngest of three children is a HS junior. She lives with her husband, Bob Jones, and children in Brooklyn.

George Jensen - Joined the Port Authority in March 1960 after completing a two year tour of duty in the US Army Corps of Engineers.  His father had previously been absorbed into the Port Authority family when the Brooklyn Piers were purchased from his former employer in 1956.

George spent most of his career in the Aviation Department although he also was a member of the Engineering and Economic Development Departments. George retired from the position of Manager, Airport Facilities Division at JFK in August 1995.

Tom Kearney - Spent his entire 30 year career in positions associated with the World Trade Center, including director, World Trade Institute.  At his retirement in 1989, he was assistant director, World Trade and Economic Development Department. 

Upon retiring, Tom worked for the World Trade Centers Association as vice president, a position he held until 1997, and he continues to work as a consultant for that group.  Tom is the PARA board's liaison person with Joe SanSevero, webmaster of PARA's website.

L. Michael (Mike) Krieger Esq. - After serving 32 years, Mike retired in 1997 as General Manager, Regional and Economic Development, in the Port Department. Mike led the multi-departmental team receiving the Executive Director's Unit Citation Award in 1996 relating to waterfront development.

He has been practicing law since then and is a member of the N.Y., N.J. and D.C. Bars. Mike has served on the Boards of several not-for-profits, including The Waterfront Center, Apple Ridge Condominium Association (serving also as its President),  and on the PARA Board since 2003 focusing on board governance, estate planning and pension taxation issues.

Richard (Dick) Lee - Dick was appointed to the Board as Treasurer on March 20, 2009. He started his Port Authority service in July 1966 in the Accounting Division and spent most of his PA career in supervisory and management positions in the various divisions within the Comptroller’s Department.  He also worked for a number of years in the Aviation Department and on special assignment with the World Trade Department in 1992.  Upon retiring in 1996 Dick went on to become Controller of The New Jersey Credit Union League and then moved on to work with a number of other PA retirees on transportation issues with The National Transit Institute at Rutgers University.

Al Pettenatti - Began his 40 year career in the Police Division at the G.W.B. and held positions in the Comptrollers, Engineering and Port Development Departments. In April 1962 he joined the World Trade Department with duties connected to the 1964-1965 World's Fair. At retirement in 1994 Al held the position of Manager W.T.C. Observation Deck and Travel, Trade and Tourism Development. In 1991 he was awarded the PA's Distinguished Service Medal and in 1993 the Act of Valor Medal following the 1993 W.T.C. bombing.   Al is a Korean War Veteran, a graduate of Adelphi University and lives with his wife in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.

Stan Raith - Began his PA career in 1962 following his discharge from the US Navy. During his 32 + years of service Stan held positions in General Services, Rail Transportation, Tunnels Bridges and Terminals and Human Resources.

He was Supervisor Employee Benefits at retirement in 1995. Stan a Rutgers University Graduate is active in his church and community and has been on the Board of Directors of PARA for several years. He is currently Editor of PARA'S Newsletter. Stan with Dick Helman was also one of the eight founders of PAPAC.

Richard L. Rowe - Retired from the PA in June 1994 after 42 years of distinguished service. At the time of his retirement Dick was General Manager of JFK, a position he held for 12 years. During his career Dick held the position of Asst. Director of Aviation, Manager Operating Personnel Division, Asst. Manager and then Manager of the PABT and Manager of Labor Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity Divisions.

Dick attained both his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Business from City University.

Mario V. Salzano - Retired in 1989, after 38 years of service, from his position as Manager of the World Trade Center's Public Services Division. He was elected President of the Port Service Club in 1988 and received the Club's Annual Award in 1991.

Upon his retirement Mario was awarded the PA's. Distinguished Service Medal by the Board of Commissioners.

John E. (Jack) Savage - Jack began his PA career in June 1962 as a Management Trainee and in September of that year was assigned to the World Trade Department. During his 33 year career he held positions in World Trade, Planning and Development, Personnel, Public Affairs, Marine Terminals, the Port Department and at his retirement in August 1995, was Assistant Director (Acting) of Port Sales and Marketing. Jack is a retired US Navy Reserve Captain having served from 1961 to 1990.   A resident of Maywood New Jersey he has been a Councilman since 2004 and has held office and been active in civic, fraternal and business organizations in his community. 

Jack is also on the Board of Directors of St. Josephs Home for the Blind and St. Peters Prep Alumni Association. From 1995 to 2002 he served as Assistant to the President, Government and Community Affairs at St. Peters College where he also served as an Adjunct Professor in their Management and Marketing Department. Jack is married, has three children and seven grandchildren.

Domenick Varricchio – Appointed to the PA Police Force in February, 1972, Dom was assigned to the PABT, where he spent almost half of his 28+ years of service.  He was promoted to Sergeant and Lieutenant and later served as the Executive Officer at the SIB/Teleport and Newark Airport Commands until his retirement in May, 2000.   Other assignments included the Police Academy, JFK Airport, and Police Headquarters. 

Dom was elected to the Executive Board of the Lieutenant's Benevolent Association, where he served for 18 years on numerous committees including the contract negotiation team.  He had worked for many years at the Special Olympics summer games, and also volunteered, following 9/11, at the Family Services center in the EWR Marriott.  A professor of Graduate Studies at Seton Hall University, Dom enjoys frequent trips to Florida.  He joined PARA 8 years ago, and is a member of the Signal 8-2, the Retired Police Association, and the National Police Defense Foundation. 

Ralph Verrill - Joined the Port Authority in October 1968 as an attorney in the Leases Division of the Law Department where he remained for the next 32 years participating on behalf of the Authority in a great variety of business and financial arrangements.

Ralph retired in December 2000 as Chief of the Division and since then has been enjoying time with family, volunteered as an EMT on his community ambulance squad for three years and volunteered with AARP as a defensive driving instructor. Ralph has acquired a vintage sailboat and MG which he tinkers with and uses as much as he can. 

Harmon M. Williams - Began his PA career in Operations Standards in 1959. He later held positions in the General Manager's Office at the G.W.B., the General Manager of T&B, the Comptroller's Office, Real Estate Department and at his retirement with the Aviation Department's Properties Division at Newark Airport. Harmon was active in the PA Speaker's Bureau, TAG, the Management Trainee Recruitment Program and the PA's softball League. He is Married to Bonnie Kaiser a former PA Management Trainee; class of 65, who was the first E.O.C. Coordinator.   Harmon and Bonnie have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. 

Harmon is an Information Officer for the U.S. Naval Academy, a member of Toastmasters International, a Home School Instructor, Church Consistory man and a Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor.

PARA Webmaster

Joseph (Joe) SanSevero - He worked for thirty-six years at the Port Authority as an electrician, engineering technician, research analyst and, most recently, as a Network Administrator.   His knowledge and responsibilities spanned all technology, computer and video related projects for two major line departments.  In 1993 he received the Distinguished Public Service Medal for his advanced work in the field of Technology.  Especially in Traffic Control, Toll Automation and the development of slow scan video transmission over standard telephone lines.  

Since his retirement, Joe started his own technology consultant company and has designed, published and now manages eleven Websites, including the Port Authority Retirees Association, Inc. website.  Joe is an Executive Board Member and Technical Consultant for both SeniorNet, an organization committed to guiding seniors into the technology age and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).  He is not a Board member but is the Webmaster for the Port Authority Retirees Association, Inc. website.