Somerset County entrepreneur Joshua Kalafer has been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Somerset Health Care Foundation, which supports fundraising for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, part of RWJBarnabas Health.
Kalafer owns Land Rover Princeton and is co-owner of Clinton Honda as well as co-owner and co-chairman of the Somerset Patriots, a Double AA affiliate of the New York Yankees. He has chaired the Somerset Health Care Foundation Golf Outing since 2013, helping to raise over $2 million for RWJUH Somerset programs and services. Kalafer joined the foundation’s board in 2021 and became Co Vice Chair in 2023.
The Kalafer family has had a long history with RWJUH Somerset. Josh’s father, Steve Kalafer (1949-2021), was Chairman Emeritus of the board and led several major fundraising campaigns over two decades. The family has donated more than $3.5 million to RWJUH Somerset. Earlier this year, the hospital dedicated its new Rapid Decision Unit in honor of the Kalafer family.
“Through his leadership, Josh carries on his family’s legacy as champions for the advancement of health care in New Jersey,” said Donna Castronovo, Vice President of Development at Somerset Health Care Foundation. “He brings a wealth of experience as a successful business owner but most importantly a life-long affinity to our hospital and a deep commitment to helping ensure we provide the best medical care to our community.”
Beyond his automotive businesses and involvement with minor league baseball, Kalafer is active in real estate investment, development projects, and start-up ventures. He graduated from American University with a BA in business administration. He serves on boards including New Jersey Manufacturer’s Insurance Company, The Silver Shield Foundation, and The Pingry School’s Board of Trustees.
More information about Somerset Health Care Foundation can be found at www.rwjbh.org/somersetgiving or by calling 908-685-2885.
