Township Committee

Born and raised in Gloucester County, Mayor Bob Zimmerman has resided in Mantua Township since 1992 with his wife, Diane and two daughters, Brittany and Ashley.

He was appointed to the Mantua Township Committee in June 2008 and has served as an elected member since that time. Prior to serving on the Township Committee, he served as a Mantua Township School Board member from 2003 through 2008, holding both President and Vice President positions. He was also a member of the Mantua Township Planning Board from 2004-2006 and from 2008-2011.

The Mayor serves as the Liaison to Department of Public Works; Public Buildings and Grounds; Recreation and Senior Services; Economic Development; Finance; Municipal Alliance; and is a member of the Public Safety Committee and Patriot Day Sub-Committee.

Mayor Zimmerman was employed by the Pitman Police Department for almost 26 years, and served administratively as both the Captain of Police and Chief of Police for 16 years prior to retiring in January 2016. He is currently the owner of Zimmerman Investigative Services, LLC located right here in Mantua Township. As a small business owner, Bob understands the challenges faced during difficult economic times and the dedication and sacrifice that is required to build and maintain a small business.

Mayor Zimmerman earned his Bachelor’s degree from Rowan University in 1999 and a Master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Public Administration in 2003. He is a graduate of the NJSACOP West Point Command and Leadership Program, a graduate of the N.J. Certified Public Managers Program, and a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #227.

Committeeman John Legge has been a resident of Mantua Township for over 40 years. He and his wife Patty raised three grown children – Kevin, Elisabeth, and Madeleine – on their family tree farm in the Township. The Committeeman was elected to office in 2012 after having been elected for three terms to the Mantua Township Board of Education, where he served as President. He is a past Chairman of the Mantua Township Planning Board. John currently serves as the Liaison to the Municipal Land Use Board, Environmental Commission, MUA, and the Veterans Commission.

John grew up in Mantua Township, attended Sewell School, and graduated from Clearview. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Rowan University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in several states, is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and has graduated from two Executive Leadership Development Programs.

John is the Vice President of Project Delivery for Amp Americas where he is responsible for all aspects of project and program management required to build new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities across the U.S. He is well-versed in budgeting, having managed capital projects costing over $3 billion and being responsible for the development and oversight of $25 million annual operating budgets.

The Committeeman is a former coach for the Mantua Township Soccer Association and Sewell Baseball and Softball, Inc. He is a Past Master of Masonic Lodge #87.

Committeewoman Lukens is a 30 year resident of Mantua Township. Eileen and her husband Rob have three children, Kelly, Robin and William and a new grandson. Committeewoman Lukens has been serving on the Mantua Township Committee since 2016. Prior to serving on the Township Committee, she served as an elected Mantua Township School board member from 2009 through 2016, holding the office of Vice President. Eileen is the liaison to the Department of Health and the Rent Leveling Board.

Eileen graduated from Rutgers University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Eileen is the Director of Community Management for Realty Solutions, LLC in Audubon, NJ. She is a former Mantua Township soccer coach and former Vice President of the Wenonah Swim Team Parent Organization.

A lifelong resident of Camden and Gloucester Counties, Jack has called Mantua Township home for the past 15 years. Deeply rooted in the community, Jack is passionate about making a positive impact on local families and organizations.

Jack and his wife Nicole have been married for 13 years. Nicole has been part of the Mantua Township K-6 School District since 2018 and currently works at Centre City School. Together, they have two sons: Jaxsen, a 13-year-old 8th grader at Clearview Middle School, and Gavin, an 11-year-old 6th grader at J. Mason Tomlin School. Their family is actively involved in the community, including local sports and education initiatives.

Now in his third year as President of Mantua Little League, Jack has proudly served on the league’s board for seven years, helping to foster a love of baseball and community spirit among local youth.

A graduate of Deptford High School, Jack went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Joseph’s University and a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers University. Professionally, Jack works as a software engineer at the prestigious Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. This unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen provides him with the skills to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions—qualities that will be invaluable in serving the residents of Mantua Township.

Whether through community leadership or professional contributions, Jack remains committed to supporting Mantua Township and its families.