save the date - Saturday, november 14, 2026
Event Details
The entire Saint Joseph High School community, including alumni, parents, friends, and community partners, were invited to the Seventh Annual Green Tie Gala.
Proceeds from the event are directed to The Saint Joseph Annual Fund, allowing us to continue our tradition of excellence in educating and forming young men. The Saint Joseph Annual Fund supports essential areas of the Saint Joseph journey, including academics, clubs & activities, and athletics. The Fund also provides scholarships and needs-based financial assistance to allow more deserving young men to experience the Saint Joe's journey.
Gala Honorees
A respected financial advisor for the last 42 years, John is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Allied Wealth Partners. During his time at Saint Joe’s, he was a member of the Track & Field team coached by Br. Richard Leven, S.C., Gary Trojanowski ‘72 and his brother, Jim Langdon ‘65. While studying business and marketing at the University of Notre Dame, John also lettered in the pole vault and sprints. He joined Langdon Ford Financial as a Case Planner in 1983 and became a full time advisor after graduating in 1984. John was appointed Sales Manager in 1988, where he recruited, trained and helped develop new advisors. His success in the role led to his Managing Partner appointment in March 1994, a position he still holds today.
Gala Details
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Short Hills Hilton
41 John F. Kennedy Pkwy
Short Hills, NJ
Schedule:
6 p.m. - Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Dinner, Dancing and Celebration!
Tickets
Individual Tickets: $275 per person
Table of 10: $2,750
Hotel Booking
Interested in staying overnight in Short Hills? We have secured a special block of rooms at Hilton - Short Hills.
Direct Booking Link: Green Tie Gala Room Block
Start Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
End Date: Saturday, November 15, 2026
Cutoff Date to Book: 10/15/2026
Price: $195-205 per night (plus taxes and fees).
The confirmation number is 3433302018.
contact us
For event information, contact Advancement Database & Special Events Manager Stephen Brandenburg '08 at (732) 549-7600 ext. 209 or sbrandenburg@stjoes.org
For sponsorship information, contact Director of Advancement Nancy Alfano: (732) 549-7600 x208 or nalfano@stjoes.org