About Us

Saint Joseph TouchDown Club

TD Club

Mission Statement

Welcome to the Saint Joseph Football Parent Run Board! We are a dedicated group that works tirelessly to support and promote the vision and objectives of the St. Joseph Football program. Our main goal is to provide a framework for players, coaches, parents, and alumni to come together and foster team and school spirit. Additionally, we raise funds to benefit our players and the football program, ensuring that they have the resources they need to succeed. We work closely with coaches and parents to identify areas of need for the players and allocate funds for appropriate use. As a conduit for communication between coaches and parents, we aim to keep everyone informed and involved in the football program. Join us in creating a strong and supportive community for our football players!

Interested in Volunteering?

We are looking for volunteers to assist on the many committees that we have.
Each committee will be compromised of a Committee Lead and 5 members.
Although the committees will be limited to these smaller groups.
We are always looking for suggestions, recommendations and assistance.
Thanks in advance! 

• Community Service – Members Needed
• New Member/Family Transition – Members Needed
• FundRaising Committee – Lead & Members Needed
• WorkBond Committee – Members Needed
• Social Media/Technology – Members Needed
• Game Day Pre-Event – Lead & Members Needed
• Communications – Members Needed
• Senior Day – Lead & Members Needed
• Field Enhancement – Lead & Members Needed

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Touchdown Board

Jess Faria

President
Jessica has been very active with the St Joe’s football program since the fall of 2021. Her two sons (Class of 2025 and Class of 2027) are both players on the O-Line. Jessica has been an active member of the Feed the Falcons and the Apparel Committee for the last 3 years. Most recently, Jessica severed on the Banquet Committee. A crucial care nurse by training, she has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years. She has led multiple teams and her leadership positions across several companies have prepared her well for her role as President.

Barbara Barr

Vice President
Barbara has been an integral part of the St. Joe's Football program since her son Liam (2027) joined the team as a Freshman in 2023. Currently, she serves as the Community Service Chairperson and volunteers for the Feed the Falcons initiative. Her involvement with the Falcons began even before Liam, as she actively supported the program while her sons PJ (2017) and David (2019) were players. Barbara organized various events, including Feed the Falcons, the Kick-off BBQ, game day activities, and the end-of-season banquet. Professionally, Barbara has been a social worker since 1997 and currently works as a school social worker case manager at North Brunswick Township High School. She specializes in supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and assisting their families in navigating the transition to adult services. As a mother of four—PJ (25), David (23), Maggie (22), and Liam (15)—Barbara has dedicated many years to supporting her children's high school and collegiate athletic endeavors on the football and lacrosse fields. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, spending time at the beach, and making Sunday sauce for her family.

Lou Ricigliano

Treasurer
Lou has been part of the SJ football program since 2023. His son Louis (Class of 2027) plays on the O-Line. Lou is the Chief Financial Officer of a pharmaceutical company whose responsibilities include oversight of the Company’s financial reporting, tax compliance and budgeting/planning functions. In his role as Treasurer, Lou looks forward to bringing his financial expertise to ensure the Touchdown Club's resources are managed effectively and transparently, supporting the team's success both on and off the field.

Rita Nagengast

Secretary
Introducing Rita Nagengast, a valuable member of the TouchDown Club since Fall 2023. As the proud mother of freshman player Eric, who is part of the O-line, Rita brings a wealth of experience to the team. With a successful career at Johnson & Johnson as a marketing/management executive, she is well-equipped to take on the role of Secretary. Rita's expertise in leading large teams and managing multiple priorities makes her the perfect candidate. Alongside her husband Bill Nagengast, owner of GameFacePhotos.org, Rita is also a devoted mother to daughter Ava, who is currently awaiting college acceptances. They reside in Bridgewater, NJ, with their two beloved dogs, a yellow lab, and a German shepherd.

Committee Members

Barbara Barr

Community Service
Work with local, county and state organizations to identified opportunities for our players to earn service hours and to give back.

Paul Pappas

Feed the Falcons
Provide proper nutrition to the players, while supporting their energy levels and performance on the field. In addition to bringing parents together and creating a supportive and inclusive environment prior to game-day.

Caryn Bester

Apparel Committee
The primary role of the Apparel Committee is to ensure that all team members have access to high-quality, well designed gear that promotes team unity.

Nicole Contaldi

New Member/Family Transition
This committee will work on efforts to welcome all new families/members to the St. Joe's Football program and the Touchdown Club. Development of "buddy systems" and other ways to ensure that new members are informed and ready for all games and events

Cynthia Costello

FundRaising Committee
This committee will focus on current and new initiatives for raising donations to support the needs of our St. Joe's Football players. Volunteers will be expected to solicit local businesses, communities and other entities to generate revenue for our club.

Jessica Faria

Banquet Committee
This committee will work on all the details for the yearend Football Banquet. There are many activities which take place to make this event a great success.

Lou Ricigliano

WorkBond Committee
Committee is focused on identifying and tracking workbond hours across all members.

Bill Nagengast

Social Media/Technology
Identifies and implement tactics to raise awareness around the St. Joe's Football team, games, events, activities, community service and much more. Work on developing, indentifying and sharing content across multiple media outlets.

Rita Nagengast

Communications
Ensure that all membership communication is clear, timely and pertinent. Identify new forms of communication and information needed to be shared to ensure transparency and awareness across TD membership.

Kevin Kelly

Game Day
Work on set up and break down for all home games. Many details go into making our home game a great event. This committee is responsible for getting the field ready and for the breakdown and cleanup after each home game.

Cynthia Costello

Senior Day
Work on all the activities that will take place on this very important game for our Senior Athletes. Many moving parts. Will be important that committee has a Senior Mom, but, also several Junior Moms to support.