New Jersey's County Leadership

Atlantic County

Commander - Kevin Sedlak- Post 28

Bio:

Kevin Sedlak began his involvement with the American Legion Post 22, Saginaw Michigan where he held the position of Adjutant in the Sons of the American Legion at age 12.

Kevin’s military career started at 17 and after 23 years including serving in the Navy, Army National Guard and Air National Guard, he retired in 2005.

His military career took him to the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Yemen, Dominican Republic, Canada and California.

While in California and serving in the 562nd Air Force Band, Kevin worked in Federal Law Enforcement, Lompoc CA. His civilian career ultimately took him to Rhode Island and finally New Jersey.

While in New Jersey, Kevin attended American Military University and received his Bachelor in Homeland Security with a concentration in Disaster and Emergency Response.

Kevin is currently serving his 6th year as Charles A. Hammell Post 28, Absecon Commander.

Bergen County

Commander - Dennis Duddie - Post 170

Bio:

Dennis Duddie originally hails from the Bronx, New York. He is a member of a very unique group of veterans who served in two branches of the military. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1992 to 1994 as a Damage Controlman. His duties included ship stability, firefighting, fire prevention, and chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) warfare defense.

After his enlistment in the United States Navy, Dennis went on to serve in the New Jersey Army National Guard from 1994 to 2001 as a Combat Medical Specialist in the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment based in River Dale, New Jersey. After a four year break in service, he returned to the Army National Guard from 2006 to 2010 as a Combat Medical Specialist in the 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment based in Woodbury, New Jersey.

While serving in the New Jersey Army National Guard, Dennis worked as a police dispatch for the Borough of North Arlington from 1998 to 2003 and the Borough of Fair Lawn from 2000 to 2004. He also served as an Emergency Medical Technician with the North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad from 1994 to 1999. Dennis has always accepted the challenge of a demanding career in EMS and the combat medical service. He is known by many as a first responder’s first responder for his outstanding service to his community and for putting the needs of others over his own. Dennis is the current Post Commander for the Rochelle Park American Legion Post 170. He is also the New Bergen County Commander. His motto is Family takes care of family.

Burlington County

Acey Wilburn II

Post 294

a.wilburn@njamericanlegion.org

Camden County

Commander - James Logan - Post 135

Cape May County

Commander - Bill Archer- Post 239

Cumberland County

Patrick Sweeney

Essex County

Commander - Joseph Cobianchi - Post

Gloucester County

Hudson County

Commander - Richard Reitberger- Post 282

Bio:

Richard Reitberger has been a member of the American Legion for 13 years beginning with the Pemberton, NJ Post 294 and then on to the Edwin G Marshman Sr. Harrison Post 282 where he was the Commander for three years. He is currently the Finance Officer for Post 282.

Rich’s 33-year military career was with the NJ Air National Guard, McGuire AFB, NJ with the 170th Air Refueling Group, 108th Air Refueling Wing and then Headquarters NJ Air National Guard on Ft. Dix. Rich held various positions during his Guard career including Jet Engine Mechanic, Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Chief of Supply, Commander Maintenance Operation Flight (MOF) and Deputy Director of Support, NJANG. Rich retired in October 2014.

Hunterdon County

Commander - Daniel Dorf– Post