MEET THE COMMISSIONERS

The Role of Commissioner

Appointed to three-year terms by the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioners are responsible for general oversight of the Burlington County Bridge Commission. In addition to attending and preparing for Commission meetings, Commissioners are involved in decision-making as it relates to governance of the agency. Specifically, their duties include oversight over all senior management of the Commission, general oversight over the implementation of appropriate management and financial controls, and maintaining procurement policies and procedures consistent with governing law. The Commission’s Executive Director, responsible for the day-to-day management of Commission business, reports directly to and is accountable to the Commissioners.

Matthew Riggins

Matthew Riggins

Chairman

Matthew Riggins serves as the Executive Vice President & CFO for Riggins, Inc., a mid-market energy and transportation business in South Jersey. Matthew previously worked as a management consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton, where he advised clients such as the Department of Commerce, National Science Foundation, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and was involved in the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act after the Great Recession in 2009. Prior to Booz Allen, Matthew served as Legislative Assistant and Deputy Communications Director for Congressman Robert Andrews in Washington, D.C.   Matthew received his MBA from Georgetown University and his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, and also holds an executive certification in Change Management from Georgetown University. Matthew has published research related to clean technology commercialization and the establishment of multi-sector partnerships.  Matthew serves as a Board member of Orchard Friends School, a private special education school in Riverton, NJ. Matthew is an Eagle Scout and resides in Moorestown with his wife and two children.

Sandra Nunes

Sandra Nunes

Vice-Chairwoman

Sandra Nunes is on Maple Shade Town Council and is presently serving as Deputy Mayor. She has been an owner of L&S Chocolates in Maple Shade for more than 20 years. She is a graduate of Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts and continued her education at New Jersey City State University and School of Visual Arts in New York City. She has also been a member of the Maple Shade Business association since its inception, which helps promote and retain the local business community. She has served as a board member on the State run 501C3 non-profit Main Street Maple Shade program and later as the interim Executive Director. Nunes is also an animal activist and volunteered for Animal Aide which supported no kill shelters. She was Assistant Art Director with Public Service Electric & Gas and is experienced as a real estate agent. She was an ASA umpire and had umpired for Girls Softball in Maple Shade for many years.