PARSIPPANY — Morris County Clerk, Ann F. Grossi, Esq. was honored by the Columbian Foundation with the President’s Award during the organization’s 77th Annual Columbus Day Humanitarian, Achievement and President’s Award Gala held on Saturday, October 13. The Columbian Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1941 by business and professional men of Italian descent. Its primary objectives are to promote the culture and heritage of Italian ethnicity, to enhance the image of people of Italian descent, and to improve the cultural, educational, economic and social welfare of people of the community.
Ann, a 25-year licensed NJ attorney, has a long history of public service. From 2006-2010, she served as a council member on the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and was selected by her colleagues to serve as their Vice-President and President. From 2011-2013, she served on the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders and was elected County Clerk in 2013. The Office is responsible for county property records, oversight of elections, and issuance of passports. As County Clerk, Ann developed “Operation Give Back” which offers Veteran’s a discount program from participating Morris County businesses.
Ann also serves as a Trustee, Picatinny Arsenal Innovation Center; Member, Constitutional Officers Association; NJ State Council of Columbiettes, and Founding member, UNICO National Rockaway Township Chapter.