KY Derby Party - Monmouth Park Charity Fund

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Dr. David M. Stout

President of Brookdale Community College

David Stout, Ph.D., earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's in Psychological Counseling, and a Doctorate in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine.

Before becoming Brookdale Community College’s seventh president, Dr. Stout served the institution for more than 25 years in leadership, teaching, and counseling roles, including Vice President for Student Success, Dean of the Freehold Campus, Professor and Department Chair of Psychology and Human Services, and Counselor. He also taught at Rutgers University and Monmouth University and published research on opioid dependence and workplace abuse.

Dr. Stout has served on the Monmouth County Mental Health Board and the Human Services Needs Assessment Steering Committee.

As president, Dr. Stout emphasizes community well-being, helping to launch the KEYS Academy Recovery High School, the Nutrition Hub Food Pantry, the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center, and the Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism. He is a member of the Economic Mobility Committee of the New Jersey Community College Presidents Council and the statewide NJ JOBS Committee, focusing on helping probation clients find meaningful work. His mantra is "Community is our Middle Name," and he is committed to expanding access to education, health, and social services through strong community partnerships.

Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr.

Chairman & CEO of Inserra Supermarkets, Inc.

Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr. is Chairman & CEO of Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., one of the largest family-owned and operated supermarket chains in the metropolitan area.

Inserra Supermarkets has been family-owned for four generations, and the stores have been rooted in the New Jersey community since 1954. Founded by Larry’s grandfather, Patsy Inserra, the first store was located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

Larry was named Chairman and CEO of Inserra Supermarkets in 2015 and the company has grown significantly under his direction. The company currently employs more than 4,200 associates. and continues to invest in current store locations and has plans to expand their family business with new store openings in the next few years. Inserra Supermarkets currently owns and operates twenty-four ShopRite Stores, two Fresh Grocer Stores and two PriceRite Marketplace stores in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties in New Jersey and Rockland County and Brooklyn in New York.

Larry is a devoted steward of his family’s tradition of always lending a helping hand to those in need. Under his guidance, the company continues to expand community partnerships and provides funding and support to hundreds of charitable and local organizations, including hospitals, schools, community wellness programs, and local chapters of civic and veterans’ groups.

He also serves as a trustee for The Inserra Family Foundation which hosts the Carl Inserra Memorial Golf Outing Fundraiser in memory of the late Carl Inserra. All of the monies raised from the event are donated to national, local and community charitable organizations dedicated to scientific medical research, health and wellness, education and community service.

In addition to his family business and philanthropic accomplishments, Larry provides leadership to community and business organizations. He currently serves as the Chairman of both the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation & Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic. Larry is also a member of the Board of Directors of Wakefern Food Corporation, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and Ramapo College.

Larry was born in Newark and raised in Rutherford, NJ. He attended Lehigh University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and economics. He and his wife Inez reside in Mahwah, NJ.

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Brian & Elizabeth Kirk

Jirk Inc

Elizabeth and Brian Kirk are partners in life, family, and music, known throughout the community for bringing people together through energy, generosity, and a great sense of humor—especially from Brian, a self-proclaimed comedian.

As the driving forces behind Jirk Inc and the widely recognized band Brian Kirk & the Jirks, they have spent years creating unforgettable experiences and filling dance floors across the region. Their work goes beyond entertainment, rooted in a genuine love of community and connection.

That commitment is reflected in their philanthropic efforts. Brian frequently performs for nonprofit organizations across New Jersey, generously donating his time while ensuring his musicians are always taken care of. Elizabeth dedicates her time to Lunch Break in Red Bank, supporting its mission to provide food, clothing, and resources to those in need. Their children share that same spirit of giving—Emmerson has volunteered with meal deliveries and various initiatives through Lunch Break, while Donovan recently had his first experience working in the Lunch Break warehouse and is already eager to return.

At home, they are proud parents to two incredible children. Their daughter, Emmerson, 18, has just returned from two semesters abroad—one in Argentina and another with Semester at Sea, where she studied across three continents and 11 countries. Their son, Donovan, a 15-year-old freshman at RFH, is one of the hardest-working people they know—balancing football, golf, biking around town, and playing bass with a local music academy. When he’s not in school or on the field, Donovan can often be found working alongside his Dad as part of the band—serving as a roadie and unofficial security at shows and weddings.

Elizabeth and Brian are deeply honored to receive the Community Engagement Award from the Monmouth Park Charity Fund and are grateful to be part of a community they love so much. And while Brian may be the one with the microphone, everyone who knows him understands that the real operation runs on family, teamwork, and just the right amount of his humor.

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Chairman & CEO of Inserra Supermarkets, Inc.

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Jirk Inc

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