Board & Financials

Board Members

As a teenager, growing up in church, Isaac Friedel had a dream of one day playing baseball professionally. While at St. Rose High School, Isaac excelled, receiving all-state honors and a full baseball scholarship to play Division One baseball at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. While at UMBC, Isaac’s dream of playing baseball began to slow, but God was getting ready to reveal a NEW Dream. A BIGGER Dream. In 2006, Isaac was invited to work and serve under Pastor Matthew Barnett at the Los Angeles Dream Center. The experience changed his life forever. After dedicating his life to the Lord at the LA Dream Center, God began to light a new fire in Isaac to bring the LA Dream Center’s transforming concepts to the lost and hurting families of the Jersey Shore. Isaac didn’t really know where to start, so he began simply walking the streets of inner-city Asbury Park, handing out bottles of water every Saturday. In March of 2012, Pastor Isaac and CEO Anthony Megaro stepped out again in faith and officially incorporated the Jersey Shore Dream Center. Since their incorporation, the Jersey Shore Dream Center has grown exponentially, serving thousands of families each year throughout the Jersey Shore. Pastor Isaac is currently Lead Pastor at Shore Christian Church in Asbury Park, NJ. Isaac and his wife Diamond, who he met in 2006 at the LA Dream Center, reside in Wall, NJ with their children, Judah, Lily, and Dewey.

  • As a teenager, growing up in church, Isaac Friedel had a dream of one day playing baseball professionally. While at St. Rose High School, Isaac excelled, receiving all-state honors and a full baseball scholarship to play Division One baseball at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. While at UMBC, Isaac’s dream of playing baseball began to slow, but God was getting ready to reveal a NEW Dream. A BIGGER Dream. In 2006, Isaac was invited to work and serve under Pastor Matthew Barnett at the Los Angeles Dream Center. The experience changed his life forever. After dedicating his life to the Lord at the LA Dream Center, God began to light a new fire in Isaac to bring the LA Dream Center’s transforming concepts to the lost and hurting families of the Jersey Shore. Isaac didn’t really know where to start, so he began simply walking the streets of inner-city Asbury Park, handing out bottles of water every Saturday. In March of 2012, Pastor Isaac and CEO Anthony Megaro stepped out again in faith and officially incorporated the Jersey Shore Dream Center. Since their incorporation, the Jersey Shore Dream Center has grown exponentially, serving thousands of families each year throughout the Jersey Shore. Pastor Isaac is currently Lead Pastor at Shore Christian Church in Asbury Park, NJ. Isaac and his wife Diamond, who he met in 2006 at the LA Dream Center, reside in Wall, NJ with their children, Judah, Lily, and Dewey.e

Founder & President

  • Anthony Megaro born and raised in Newark New Jersey was the founder and CEO of numerous substance abuse treatment facilities throughout New Jersey.

    Anthony has dedicated the last 40 years helping individuals recover from chemical dependency. Using biblical principles combined with his profession experience is committed to serving others.

Co-Founder & CEO

  • Jim Lonergan is a seasoned Chairman, CEO, and President with decades of leadership across private, public, and nonprofit sectors. He has guided companies like TheStreet.com, Thomson Reuters, and SuccessFuel through growth, turnaround, and digital innovation, while also serving as Council President and Finance Chair in Chatham, NJ, where he led long-term financial planning that secured a Moody’s AAA rating. Active in charitable and civic organizations throughout his life, Jim brings a collaborative, mission-driven approach to leadership, grounded in fiscal discipline, strong governance, and a deep commitment to community impact. 

Chair of the Board

Board Secretary

  • Doug Dowd has over 30 years of leading entrepreneurial startups and large corporations. He has an immense amount of experience in sales & marketing, operations leadership, negotiating with customers, pioneering unique products and keeping up with global trends. His passion for business building is only surpassed by his passion to build lasting relationships based on trust, respect and integrity. He believes in leaving things better than I found them, leading by example, and finds true joy in helping others succeed.

Board Member

  • Marie Butler, a native of Monmouth County, became involved with Shore Christian Center in 1984. Her service to the church family included many summers of running Vacation Bible School, leading Life Groups, serving as Director of the Children's Ministry, and much more, while raising her five children with husband of 45 years, Kevin. Marie has served faithfully since the JSDC inception in 2012. For the last several years, she has focused her energy on service around food insecurity of local families, delivering food in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, Wall Township, Belmar and others as part of the food truck team weekly. She also prepares meals monthly for the residents of the Del Monte Rooming House, where she has built relationships with the residents and brings encouragement and Truth along with a warm meal. Marie is excited to take on this added level of responsibility as she feels the love and service the Dream Center provides to the area is needed now more than ever. "This community has been a blessing to my family for over 30 years and I am grateful for the opportunity to partner further to ensure the Dream Center continues to thrive as we seek to be a light to the Shore."

Board Member

  • Robert Lane is a proud father and union painter for over 30 years. A former Mayor and current Committeeman for Neptune Township. He was called to serve the Jersey Shore Dream Center when he saw the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in and around Neptune. The Dream Center filled the need and helped out so many during these tough times. He chose Jersey Shore Dream Center as the Neptune Township’s 2020 Mayor’s Charity Ball recipient. He continues to want to help the Dream Center fulfill its mission.

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  • Rob is a Christian and native resident of the Jersey Shore. He has held multiple leadership positions in the hotel industry both in the US and abroad. As a Registered Nurse for the last 10 years he has held multiple clinical and managerial roles centered around the pediatric and special needs communities of NJ. "I see the goodness and generosity of the Dream Center, believe in it's potential for growth, and will do what I can to help"

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  • Rob Seaman is a Residential Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX First Class. He is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, serving at Station Manasquan Inlet and on the USCG Cutter Spencer out of Boston. He is a proud father, husband, and dog owner. He loves the Asbury Park community and was called to serve at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when he saw how much true need was present all around us. He is a regular volunteer on our Mobile Food Truck and cooks with our team of chefs for community meals.

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Financials