About Susan
My name is Susan Toczylowski, and I bring a lifetime of leadership, accountability, and results to everything I do. For 22 years, I’ve been proud to call Hunterdon County home.
I’ve come to appreciate not only its natural beauty and open spaces, but also the strong sense of community that makes this county such a special place to live. Originally from Philadelphia, my career and life experiences have taken me across the country — from Miami and Las Vegas to San Francisco, Kansas City, and Troy, Michigan — before returning to the East Coast. Living and working in so many different places has given me a deep understanding of both the differences and the common threads that connect us as people and as a nation.
For decades, I thrived in the demanding retail industry, serving as a store manager for iconic companies such as Bonwit Teller, Emporium/Broadway Stores, Sears, Jacobson’s, and Burlington. I was directly accountable for monthly operating statements and annual results — and in the business world, there’s no hiding from the bottom line. Success demanded strong financial oversight, operational excellence, and the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing industry.
Throughout my career, I championed diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork — not as buzzwords, but as the foundation of lasting success. I know that real leadership means more than making decisions; it’s about inspiring people, navigating change with clarity, and achieving goals together. These experiences shaped me into a leader who understands that results matter, accountability is non-negotiable, and no challenge is too big when we face it as a team.