Dear ASNJ Members,
Two member-at-large positions are up for election in the normal election cycle for 2025. These are three year positions.
One additional member-at-large position is being vacated in January (due to the arrival of a new family member...yay!) That position will be for one "interim" year and then in 2026 up for election again, back on the three year cycle.
President. Initially this will be a one year "interim" for the remainder of the term and then in 2026 up for election back on the two year cycle.
Take a look at the candidates who are running for these positions and those of you who are members, please remember to join us at the January 2025 ASNJ Conference/Quarterly meeting on the 19th to cast your votes!
Candidate for President (Remainder of 2024-2026 term)
(Vote for 1)
Jim Lee
I have been a member of the Society since the late 1990s when I took the position of Recording Secretary, and have been on the executive board since then. I received my B.A. in Anthropology and History from Rutgers University in 1995 and obtained an M.A. in Archaeology from the University of Durham (UK) in 1996. Since that time I have worked as an archaeologist in the Middle Atlantic region, for the past 23 years with the Trenton-based firm of Hunter Research, Inc. I am the company Vice President and Principal Archaeologist. Originally trained as a prehistoric archaeologist, I also maintain a specialty in industrial archaeology, with a particular emphasis on the Morris Canal. I would be honored to be elected President and look forward to working with the board and members on growing the Society.
Candidates for Member-At-Large (2025-2028) (Vote for 2)
Richard Adamczyk
Richard Adamczyk is seeking election to the ASNJ executive board as a Member-at-Large. Mr. Adamczyk has been a member of the ASNJ since 2017 and has served as the 2nd Vice President and Membership Chair of the organization from 2020-2023. He played a role in the formation of the ASNJ Student Committee and is currently co-directing the ASNJ's Cohansey River Bluff Site rescue excavation and public archaeology project in collaboration with the Cumberland County Historical Society and the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, a descendent community with ties to the resources being salvaged.
Mr. Adamczyk has been a professional archaeologist in New Jersey for almost 8 years and has demonstrated competency in the analysis and interpretation of pre-Contact and historic sites in this state. He is also the curator of the Alan E. Carman Museum of Prehistory in Cumberland County. As Member-at-Large, Mr. Adamczyk hopes to continue serving the ASNJ and its efforts to preserve NJ archaeology through education and advocacy, specifically helping with programming, public events, and educational outreach.
Matthew Craig
I, Matthew Craig, am seeking election to the ASNJ executive board as a Member-at-Large. With over a decade of hands-on experience in academic and professional archaeology, I bring expertise in cultural resource management and an understanding of New Jersey's archaeology. Having worked on numerous projects across the state, I am familiar with the complexities of New Jersey's historical sites. I am passionate about inspiring the next generation of archaeologists in New Jersey. As a Member-at-Large, I'll prioritize strengthening outreach to students and young professionals. I aim to cultivate a strong network of emerging professionals. As a member of the ASNJ, I am invested in the organization's support and promotion of New Jersey's archaeology. I want to give back to the organization that has supported my career by serving its members and collective goals.
Candidates for Member-At-Large (Remainder of 2024-2026 term) (Vote for 1)
Jack Cresson
Since 1977 I have served as the Chairman of the Research Committee. In 2000 I was honored to become a Fellow of the ASNJ. I have worked in CRM since l974 and have contributed many articles and papers on various topics, many related to the study of lithic technology.
Since 1985 I have conducted scheduled and occasional workshops related to New World primitive technologies and in 1989 was a founding member of the Society of Primitive Technology and organization dedicated to primitive technology, experimental archaeology and disseminating information about this topic worldwide.
Please remember to join us at the January 2025 ASNJ Conference/Quarterly meeting on the 19th to cast your votes!
