Pete Stilinessis

Pete J. Stilianessis is a respected leader in New Jersey’s law enforcement community with more than three decades of service as a New Jersey State Police Detective Sergeant First Class. His career includes high-level investigative work, counterterrorism, global narcotics interdiction, operations and roles as a Group Supervisor, federal task force officer, and to conduct multi-agency investigations coordinating with International Law Enforcement liaisons and various DEA/ State Police agencies throughout the country. As the former President of the New Jersey State Troopers Non-Commissioned Officers Association, he oversaw major administrative, personnel, and policy responsibilities. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Operation Desert Storm Squad Leader, Pete brings integrity, balanced judgment, and a deep commitment to public service qualities essential for service on the Hope for Children Research Foundation which he’s volunteered and supported for over two decades from its inception as the Colleen Giblin Foundation which he holds near and dear to his heart.