board of the Center for Holocaust Studies at Brookdale. Dan Tomasulo (born 1951), counseling psychologist, author, and professor. Pat Villani (1954–2011), computer programmer, author, and advocate of free software. William John Watkins (born 1942), science fiction writer and Rhysling award-winning poet. Alumni Lou Brutus (born 1972), radio host, musician and photographer. Deena Nicole Cortese (born 1987), cast member on the reality shows Jersey Shore and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Dean Ehehalt (born 1964), head coach of the Monmouth Hawks baseball team. Bill Hill (born 1959), former NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys Jim Hunter (born 1959), formerly of CBS Sports and currently a broadcaster on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network that covers the Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles. Rob Lukachyk (born 1968), former Major League Baseball player who played briefly for the Montreal Expos during their 1996 season. John Montefusco (born 1950), former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 to 1986 who played for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi (LaValle) (born 1987), Reality-TV star of Jersey Shore, Dancing With the Stars, Celebrity Apprentice, Fear Factor, Snooki & JWoww, Nicole & Jionni's Shore Flip, & Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Dave Rible (born 1967), Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, who previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly. Alex Skuby (born 1972), actor best known for appearing on King of Queens. Kevin Smith (born 1970), film director, screenwriter, and actor, perhaps best known for the cult classic Clerks. Brookdale's Criminal Justice degree program was mentioned during the jail scene in his film Clerks 2. He received an Associate of Letters degree in 2007. Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino (born 1982), Reality-TV star of Jersey Shore, Dancing With the Stars, Celebrity Big Brother (UK), The Sorrentinos, Marriage Boot Camp, and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation James Urbaniak (born 1963), actor of film, stage, and voice. Portrays Dr. Venture, amongst other characters, on The Venture Brothers. Denny Walling (born 1954), Major League Baseball third baseman for the Houston Astros. Brian Williams (born 1959), former anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. Madlyn-Ann C. Woolwich (born 1937), pastel and impressionist painter and author of several books and articles. See also List of New Jersey County Colleges References External links Official website Universities and colleges in Monmouth County, New Jersey New Jersey County Colleges NJCAA athletics 1967 establishments in New Jersey Middletown