John D. Fanburg Appointed to Executive Board of the Zoological Society of New Jersey
5/6/2025
The Zoological Society of New Jersey, Inc., the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and promoting conservation, education, and public engagement with wildlife, is pleased to announce the appointment of John D. Fanburg to its Executive Board.
Mr. Fanburg brings over four decades of legal and strategic expertise to the Society. A prominent healthcare attorney who is the Managing Member of Brach Eichler LLC, and Healthcare Law Chair, Mr. Fanburg has a long-standing reputation for excellence in corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters. He has represented major hospitals, specialty medical groups, and healthcare investors nationwide, and is consistently recognized among the top legal professionals in his field, including rankings in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, NJBiz Power 50 in Law and ROI-NJ Top Healthcare Influencers list.
Mr. Fanburg’s professional achievements and civic dedication make him an outstanding addition to the Society’s leadership. His wide-ranging experience includes structuring complex healthcare ventures, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and guiding private equity transactions—skills that will be invaluable in advancing the Society’s mission.
“We are honored to welcome John to the Executive Board,” said Adam Kerins, Executive Director at Zoological Society of New Jersey. “His strategic mindset, legal acumen, and commitment to public service will be tremendous assets as we continue to grow and enhance the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.”
“The Turtle Back Zoo is a treasure not only to our community but to me personally, and I am deeply honored to serve as a board member,” said Mr. Fanburg. “I look forward to working alongside our dedicated board members and exceptional staff to expand the Zoological Society of New Jersey’s impact and share the transformative power of fostering a connection between people and wildlife conservation, research and education.”
“We are pleased to welcome John Fanburg to our Zoological Society Board of Trustees. The Zoological Society Board of Trustees is a diverse group of professionals who have the shared interest of working with Essex County to continually revitalize Turtle Back Zoo and promote conservation and environmental awareness. John brings a wealth of legal and business experience, and we look forward to working with him to ensure Turtle Back remains a vibrant educational and recreational destination,” stated Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
The Zoological Society of New Jersey, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, plays a critical role in supporting Turtle Back Zoo through fundraising, education, research, and conservation advocacy. The addition of Mr. Fanburg strengthens the organization’s leadership as it works to expand the zoo’s impact and foster greater community involvement.
For more information on the Zoological Society of New Jersey, visit www.zoologicalsocietyofnj.org.
John D. Fanburg
Managing Member
Healthcare Law, Cannabis Industry
973.403.3107 · 973.618.5507 Fax
jfanburg@bracheichler.com
