Mayor Sheikh
Khizar Sheikh – Khizar Sheikh was elected to Borough Council in 2020. He has been a resident of Mountain Lakes since 2007 with his wife Nadia and two sons. Prior to being elected to Council, Khizar served Mountain Lakes as Zoning Board Vice-Chair, Environmental Commission Chair, Economic Development Committee member, and Little League Executive Board member. His charitable focus is children and families, and he has served as Board Chair of Family Intervention Services and on the Executive Board of Center for Family Services. He is Vice President and Senior Counsel at American Express where he provides legal subject matter expertise across technology, cyber, privacy, and data use issues. Khizar is a graduate of Hamilton College (BA, 1996, Biochemistry), Rutgers University (JD, 2003), Leadership New Jersey (Class of 2010), and Leadership Morris (Class of 2013).
Email: ksheikh@mtnlakes.org (Term expires 12/31/24)
Deputy Mayor Barnett
Lauren Barnett– was elected to Borough Council in 2016. She has been an active member of the Mountain Lakes community since moving here in 2008 with her husband Dan and three children. Lauren served on the board of the Home & School Association and the Mountain Lakes Sailing Association. She chairs the Briarcliff Book Fair and has been active in coaching travel soccer and Destination Imagination, a youth program that celebrates innovation and teamwork. Lauren has over a decade of experience in management consulting. She was a Senior Engagement Manager for the Strategy & Change consulting practice of IBM Global Services and also served as the Business Operations Manager for the practice. Lauren has a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
Email: lBarnett@mtnlakes.org (Term expires 12/31/24)
Councilmember Cannon
Chris Cannon – Chris Cannon was elected to Borough Council in 2022. He has been a resident of Mountain Lakes for 20 years with wife Becky and three children. A graduate of Brown University, Chris is an entrepreneur and is the current owner of Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen in Morristown and Forty North Oyster Farm in Mantoloking. Chris brings more than 30 years of New York restaurant industry experience and nationally recognized wine expertise to Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen. Chris has always taken a keen interest in the importance of the arts, culture, education, and philanthropy in fostering a sense of pride of place. Chris serves on the boards of The Morristown Cultural District, The Morris County Tourism Board and the Advisory Board of Homeless Solutions and One Love. Chris’ restaurant Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen has raised more than $1,200,000 for an array of local nonprofits serving families, children, health, the arts, and education.
Email: ccannon@mtnlakes.org (Term expires 12/31/26)
Councilmember Korman
Cynthia Korman– was elected to Council in 2016. She has lived in Mountain Lakes since June 2000, and has been a long time member of the town’s League of Women Voters. Cynthia has been a Junior Track coach, and is a member of the town’s Garden Club and Mountain Lakes Professional Womens’ Forum. She and her husband are the proud parents of three Lakers. Professionally speaking, Cynthia has owned a small healthcare-industry-focused consulting practice since 1993, and has served on the boards of several professional associations. She has a BA in Political Science and an MS in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Rochester, and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Email: ckorman@mtnlakes.org (Term expires 12/31/24)
Councilmember Menard
Tom Menard – Tom Menard was elected to Borough Council in 2018. He has been a life long resident of Mountain Lakes. He started his construction business here which is celebrating it’s 25th year anniversary. His wife, Mary Menard, is also a long time Laker having grown up here as well. He served on the board of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms for 10 years. He is the past President of the Medical Needs Foundation, a member on the Department of Public Works Committee and the Borough Hall Renovation Committee. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware. As an engineer and builder, his strengths lie in reviewing planned infrastructure and development projects and confirming that they are brought in on time, on budget and that they conform with the master plan.
Email: tmenard@mtnlakes.org (Term expires 12/31/26)
Councilmember Muilenburg
Melissa Muilenburg– was elected to Borough Council in 2022. She and her husband Bob moved to Mountain Lakes in 1992. They are parents of 3 children who were born and raised in Mountain Lakes and are graduates of Mountain Lakes H.S. Since moving to town, Melissa has combined her passion for service with her love of community. She has served as the Chair of the Wildwood School Holiday Shopping Spree, Junior Track Coach, and President of the Lakers Sports Club. Melissa has served on the Board of Governors at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA for over 10 years and is in her 6th year as Chairperson of the Board. Melissa practiced law for over 22 years concentrating her practice in banking and real estate. She received her B.A. in American Studies from Trinity College in Hartford Ct. and her J.D. from George Washington University Law School.
Email: mmuilenburg@mtnlakes.org (Term expires 12/31/26)
Councilmember Richter
Chris Richter – Christopher Richter is a 30-year resident of Mountain Lakes. He is married to his wife Marsi for 31 years and has three (3) children Cally (27), Colette (25) and Kevin (20), all born and raised in Mountain Lakes and graduating from Mountain Lakes High School. He is a Senior Vice President of Development for Avison Young’s New Jersey office. Mr. Richter is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the land development and the entitlement process. He has over thirty-five years of experience in the areas of civil engineering, land planning, project management and real estate development.
Email: crichter@mtnlakes.org (Term expires 12/31/24)
