Raised in a family-owned Dry Cleaning operation, Glen J. Dalakian, Sr. learned the power of small business at a very young age. After attending Seton Hall University, he developed a variety of enterprises in the electronics, entertainment and retail industries, generating millions of dollars in revenue in various niche markets. In addition to owning several companies, Glen is a writer and author with a monthly column “Business Matters” published in the Journal Magazines and a new book about to be released. He currently serves as President of the Board at Colts Neck Community Church and sits on the board of several organizations including the Colts Neck Business Association, of which he is a Founding Member and past President. Glen is known for his commitment to God, dedication to his family, philanthropy throughout the community and his enthusiasm for business.
For the last 41 years, Glen has been with the “love of his life,” Cyndi, and they look forward to celebrating their 37
th wedding anniversary in May. Through the years, Cyndi has been Glen’s loyal backbone, confidant, counselor, friend, helpmate, and voice of reason while instilling joy, laughter, and creativity with a splash of comic relief to his intense and driven life. Together, the couple raised two wonderful sons, Glen J. and Lucas, who are now happily married to Lara and Krista, respectively. Cyndi’s glorious joy is spending time with and babysitting the new grandbabies, Maya, Sami and Levon.
Before fulfilling her most important dream in life of becoming a mom, Cyndi was a successful and sought-after Hair Colorist and On-Site Make-Up and Hair Designer. After moving their home and Glen’s business to Colts Neck over 25 years ago, both Glen and Cyndi became very involved in the schools, town, and church. After their sons went to college, Cyndi decided at 40 years old to pursue her dream of a college education. With much dedication and coaching from both her sons, Cyndi graduated with a master’s in psychology and became a Licensed Christian Family Therapist.
In the years that followed, Cyndi led the Art Appreciation program in the Colts Neck School system, volunteered in the school libraries, was a Colt Neck HS Band mom, founded her Private Therapy practice, became a Monmouth County EMT, volunteered in the Colts Neck First Aid Squad, and was also an avid canine enthusiast who trained to become a dog handler. She also enjoyed volunteering for years as the leader of the Women’s Ministry at Colts Neck Community Church, hosting events, classes and lectures. Cyndi continues to mentor numerous young women, moms and women dealing with various health, spiritual or emotional issues.
Giving back is deeply important to both Glen and Cyndi. When Super Storm Sandy struck, Glen cofounded Operation Provide Comfort, and with support from local resources, helped hundreds of families. Early on when the Covid Pandemic hit hardest, Glen and Cyndi founded Gathering Gifts to Give, an organization dedicated to raising money and distributing resources to families, first responders and medical personnel during the health crisis. Glen also participates in supporting many other charitable organizations including Hackensack Meridian Health Foundations, Monmouth Park Charity, Fund for Armenian Relief, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Ashley Lauren Foundation, Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, Solutions Pregnancy Center, Semper Fi Santa, Trees for Troops, Salvation Army, and other Christian ministries.
Glen has received many awards for his business acumen and community support including commendations from county, state and federal government and is a member of professional organizations including the EIPA, 200-Club and others. Glen is also the President/CEO of CSAV Systems, a rapidly growing AV integrator which partners with clients from Connecticut to Maryland and other states around the USA.
