David Bailey 

Nominated - Humanitarian Award

As the 2nd generation Chief Executive Officer of Ranch Hope, Inc., Dave Bailey, Jr. leads a dynamic team of 200 staff which includes licensed clinicians, educators, health care and management professionals, volunteers and support staff. A lifelong resident of Salem County Dave has served for over 30 years at Ranch Hope, the last 18 years as CEO. Dave is a member of the Rotary Club of Woodstown and celebrated his 20th year in Rotary this Spring. He has served as Club President and Secretary.

Ranch Hope, Inc., is celebrating its 61st anniversary of serving children, youth and families in 2025, providing behavioral health and educational campus and community-based services to thousands of individuals each year. Ranch Hope, Inc., also manages Camp Edge where it provides summer camps, outdoor adventure based educational programs, year-round team building opportunities, hosts the Salem County Reactors Mountain bike team and races.

In November of 2023, Dave was elected to serve in the NJ General Assembly where he represents the 3rd Legislative District. He was named to both the Transportation and Telecommunications & Utilities Committees.

Dave received a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State ('89) (University Park) and MS in Non-Profit Management from Eastern University, St. David's, PA in 2004.

Dave and his wife, Julie (PSU '90) met at University Park and are the proud parents of 3 young adults (2 Temple and a Penn State Grad) they raised in Woodstown, NJ, where Dave & Julie reside today.