Mayer Fertig

Air conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration in New Jersey

Mayer Fertig

Air conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration in New Jersey

Call 201-357-0838

Until around the time that most of us first learned the word "coronavirus," I was years into a career in journalism and corporate communications — most recently of all as a vice president at a public relations firm. Mostly, I worked on behalf of not-for-profits. I've been on the inside of a few of those too, as chief communications officer or other senior roles. I advised organizational leaders, led crisis management, and respected donors by treating charity dollars with care.

Previously, as a journalist, I was managing editor of WCBS Newsradio 880 in NYC, and editor and publisher of a weekly paper on Long Island. Early on, I anchored morning newscasts on small radio stations across New York and New Jersey (my favorite was the gospel station in Trenton where a DJ always followed my newscast with, "God bless you, Brother!")

As the pandemic set in, I realized I truly couldn't muster enthusiasm for continuing in communications for the rest of my working life. You might say it was then that I decided what my midlife crisis was going to be. I soon enrolled in Lincoln Tech to study HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) and now, I immensely, truly enjoy co-owning a business and working with my hands!*

My core value is to treat others as I wish to be treated. I'm proud of my past reputation as an effective and kind manager who is good to work for.

As a volunteer, I serve on the board of a not-for-profit called Jew In the City that makes a material difference in individuals' lives. I recently term-limited off the board of directors of my synagogue where I am also an active security volunteer (hopefully breathing non-ironic life into the expression ‘weekend warrior’). Once upon a time, my best friend and I co-founded a volunteer ambulance corps.

Since age 19, I've been an occasional substitute host of JM in the AM on the Nachum Segal Network. My degree in Broadcast Journalism was earned at Brooklyn College. Much more importantly, I met my wife there. We've been married and raising our family for more than 30 years, including our youngest, Linus. He's a rescued German Shepherd who is a very sweet-natured if improbably-sized lap dog.

*If you're in northern New Jersey and I could be of assistance, please call 201-357-0838..

  • Education
    • Brooklyn College