MEET THE TOWN SQUARE BERGEN COUNTY TEAM

OWNER, TOWN SQUARE OF BERGEN, NJ

After graduating from Susquehanna University in 1990, Miss Lopis began a career in finance, becoming a valued producer and recruiter with several reputable Wall Street firms. As a Market Maker and Sales Trader with both Cantor Fitzgerald and Spear, Leeds and Kellogg, she became a top producer at Spear Leads before they were purchased by Goldman Sachs in 2002 where she was named a VP with Goldman.

Miss Lopis retired in 2004 to focus on family and raising her children. During that time, she helped several charity organizations as a fundraiser and organizer as well as worked part-time helping finance startups and boutique recruiting firms. One such firm was BASS Trading where she was an original founder and the firm’s only Principal. BASS became BTIG shortly thereafter and BTIG is now a successful firm with over 75 offices worldwide.

After being in an industry for many years which focused solely on monetary gains and goals, Miss Lopis felt the need to make more of a difference. She felt her time should be spent on her life’s passion, caring for others. At the same time, being from a large family, she became involved in and realized the importance of caring for her aging aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Hence, in 2015, she decided to purchase the Visiting Angels of Fort Lee NJ home care agency and has been its Director ever since. Miss Lopis has been an integral part of this company’s growth, leading it from revenues of low six figures to over $3mm today.

Although natural at client and caregiver relationships, Miss Lopis quickly understood the challenge of running a small business in a very competitive and regulated area. By working through these challenges with her peers, she became an influential and respected member of the area’s eldercare community. She also has a good understanding of the long-term path of the eldercare industry and has formed relationships and referral sources with institutions and similar businesses across the area. Miss Lopis’ vision, energy, and relationship skills are why she has been successful at each stage of her career. We look forward to her leveraging these talents and being successful in the adult day care sector.

COO, TOWN SQUARE OF BERGEN, NJ

After graduating with a B.A. from Villanova University in 1989, Mr. Lopis attended Vermont Law School, thereafter completing a Judicial Clerkship with The Superior Court of NJ in 1994. He initially began practicing law with a concentration in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation while building a substantial practice in Business Law matters including Corporate and Business Transactional Law as well as Residential and Commercial Real Estate.

In 2001, Mr. Lopis began representing franchisors, franchisees and distributors within the Franchise Community which led to his development in 2002 of East Coast Foods, LLC, where he owned and operated Restaurant units as a franchisee in multiple states and territories over the next decade. In 2005, he was additionally named Director of Domestic Operations for the Corporate entity of that brand, where he oversaw the opening of over 30 new locations across the United States as well as contributing to expansion of the brand internationally. He remained in this position until the Company’s reorganization in 2012-2013.

In keeping with his concentration in Franchise Law and Franchise Operations, Mr. Lopis began managing Human Resources and Operations for a leader in the Home Health Care sector on a full-time basis in 2021. In addition to overseeing day to day operations, his oversight of the hiring and management of staff and their schedules, as well as his contribution to company policies and procedures has ensured that this Home Health Care Agency has seen continued growth while operating under State, Federal and Franchise guidelines. His dedication to the health care industry during this time will surely prove to be invaluable as he helps the growth of Town Square of Bergen.

Long time dedication as Corporate Counsel and overseeing operations in an aggressively growing multi-unit retail and service-related franchise operation with specific focus on site development, leasing of commercial property, design and implementing business operations along with his most recent efforts within the Home Health and Home Care industry for the  sick and elderly will provide this group with a unique perspective with the issues and demands both in connection with the day to day operations as well as business issues owners/operators will face in the purchase, expansion, financing, and operation of this unique business opportunity.

Christen Downey brings a unique blend of creativity, leadership, and heartfelt connection to her role as Director of Programming at Town Square. With a background in television production and a deep personal passion for working with the senior community, Christen designs engaging, meaningful experiences that support seniors’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Before joining Town Square, Christen spent over a decade in the entertainment industry as an executive producer, running large-scale commercial productions with crews of 500+ people for major brands like Pfizer, Nike, and Hackensack Meridian Health.

Christen is a certified senior fitness instructor and home health aide with Visiting Angels in Fort Lee, NJ, combining hands-on care with a deep passion for working with seniors. At Town Square, she leads creative, purposeful programming that blends fitness, arts, and memory-focused activities — all designed to uplift and engage every member.

Rebecca Connolly comes to Town Square with a decade of experience working with the geriatric population. She holds an associate’s degree from Bergen Community College and a Bachelor’s from Ramapo College of NJ. Rebecca received her Activities Professional Certification in 2022, as well as becoming an accredited Comfort Matters provider. Rebecca has worked in a range of care modules from Subacute and Skilled Nursing to Assisted Living and Independent Living Care. Having worked as a Recreation Director and Memory Care Director has given Rebecca a unique skill set, to be able to best curate meaningful days for the members joining our center!

Throughout her career she has found a great passion for caring for others and helping ensure that everyone, no matter what their age, is able to have a vibrant and fulfilling day. Rebecca is so excited to be a part of the Town Square family, and to spend each day creating smiles and joy!