Morris County Commissioners appoint Loretta Gragnani, reappoint George Milonas to County College of Morris Board of Trustees
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has announced two appointments to the County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees, naming Loretta Gragnani of Parsippany-Troy Hills to a new four-year term and reappointing George J. Milonas of Wharton to another term on the ten-member board.
Gragnani’s appointment and Milonas’ reappointment both begin November 1, 2025, as part of the Commissioners’ ongoing effort to strengthen the college’s leadership and strategic vision.
“We’re grateful to Loretta for stepping forward to serve as a trustee and to George for continuing his commitment to CCM. Their leadership and expertise will help strengthen CCM’s position as a top community college in the state, preparing students for successful, high-earning careers,” said Commissioner John Krickus, a board liaison to CCM.
“Loretta brings a wealth of new perspectives and energy to a board that has long exemplified dedicated service to Morris County,” said Commissioner Deborah Smith, also a CCM liaison. “It’s equally reassuring to have George return for another term, lending his valuable experience to advance CCM’s mission. We truly appreciate their willingness to serve.”
Gragnani brings more than 30 years of experience in business management, public service, and community leadership. A former co-owner of a home design and construction firm, she served on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council from 2016 to 2023, including as council president, and currently chairs the township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Her long history of community involvement includes leadership roles with local schools, organizing hurricane relief efforts, co-chairing the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” walk, and serving on the boards of the Parsippany Day Care Center and the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. She also received the New Jersey State Volunteer Award from former Gov. Chris Christie for her work helping Parsippany recover from Hurricane Irene.
“CCM not only serves young people starting their college careers, but has strong workforce development programs and cooperation with the (Morris County) Vocational School District, thus providing skills for our residents across a range of interests,” Gragnani said in a letter to the CCM Trustee Search Committee. “As a small business owner for 30 years, I would seek to share those experiences, and insure not only existing business programs, but also the success of the new Entrepreneurial and Culinary Center.”
Milonas, a CCM graduate, is a former detective with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He currently serves as Senior Director of Compliance Advisory for Corporate Functions at Discover Financial, where he focuses on enterprise-risk management and anti-financial crime compliance.
His career includes senior roles at MetLife, Avis Budget Group, and J.P. Morgan Chase, where he helped multinational corporations prevent financial crimes and strengthen regulatory compliance.
The Commissioners praised both appointments as key to ensuring that CCM remains a statewide leader in higher education and workforce development.
