Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women (SCFDW) Endorses Manville Borough Council Candidates Erin Risch and Roberta G Walters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women is honored to endorse candidates Erin Risch and Roberta G. Walters for Manville Borough Council in the upcoming November 2, 2021, election.

"Erin and Roberta are exactly the change Manville needs. They are passionate, committed and they bring a tremendous amount of professional experience and energy to the table. They will serve Manville's residents well", said former SCFDW President Margaret Weinberger.

Erin Risch is a New Jersey native who moved to Manville in 2016. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where she obtained a degree in Supply Chain Management, Erin lived in Union County and Texas until settling back in New Jersey and eventually calling Manville her home.

Risch is employed as an Inventory Optimization Manager and has been with her company for 14 years. Her extensive experience in supply planning, warehouse management, project management, forecasting, and inventory optimization provides her a unique perspective in how to manage large efforts that are dependent on time and financial management. Erin works with a multitude of business partners within the US and Canada to manage short- and long-term inventory strategies for one of the world's largest consumer products companies. She is experienced in building partnerships and driving decision-making that aligns to business strategy.

Risch serves as an appointed county committee person, is the Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the Manville Democrats and serves on the Manville Recreation Committee.

Roberta G Walters comes from a large family of lifelong Manville Residents, is a graduate of Manville High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Physiology from East Stroudsburg University.

During her 27-year tenure with one of the country's largest financial institutions, Walters has held a variety of positions including Project Manager, where she led large scale, multi-million-dollar initiatives. Currently she is a Quality Assurance Manager and leads a team of 20+ professionals. Her extensive experience has allowed her to develop the skills and knowledge critical for communication, managing risk, strategizing, and influencing change.

Roberta serves as an elected county committee person and is the Corresponding Secretary for the Manville Democrats. She is a member of the Somerset County LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, President of the Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women, Secretary for the NJ Federation of Democratic Women and serves on the Manville Recreation Committee.

Erin and Roberta are focused on addressing the concerns of all residents. They believe in embracing the diversity of Manville and will build of the strong partnerships they have built with our County and State elected officials to address the needs of our community.

For these reasons, the Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women proudly endorses Erin Risch and Roberta G Walters for Manville Borough Council.