CCM Welcomes Tara Pellicori as SVP & General Counsel
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ROCKAWAY, N.J. - JerseyDesk -- CCM announced today that Tara Pellicori has joined as Senior Vice President & General Counsel, strengthening its leadership team during a pivotal time for the transportation industry.

"Tara is an exceptional addition at a defining moment for CCM," said CEO Paul Nazzaro. "Her broad experience across transportation, logistics, and corporate matters, combined with her practical approach, makes her uniquely suited to guide our responsible growth and deliver value."

Pellicori will oversee legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to support CCM's continued growth. She will partner with stakeholders to navigate evolving regulations, enhance operational efficiencies, manage enterprise risk, and strengthen the company's legal infrastructure for sustainable expansion.

• Subaru of America, Inc.: Most recently serving as Director and Associate General Counsel, Pellicori advised on distribution, joint ventures, and governance. She also supported Subaru's electrification transition and Love Promise initiatives, reflecting her values-driven leadership.
• DLA Piper: Previously, as Of Counsel, Pellicori advised clients on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance. Her work directly aligned with CCM's industry, where she advised on intermodal growth initiatives and led compliance programs for major U.S. marine port terminal operators and global shipping clients.

Pellicori is an adjunct professor at Rutgers Law School, where she co-teaches the Entrepreneurship Clinic to help underserved clients, and has served on the Center for Corporate Law and Governance's Alumni Steering Committee since 2016.

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Her national recognitions include:

• Corporate Counsel Business Journal's "50 Women to Watch"
• Super Lawyers Rising Star
• Automotive News Rising Star nominee
• "Lawyer on the Fast Track" honoree

Beyond her career, Pellicori holds leadership roles with Dress for Success Philadelphia and Street Law. A dedicated volunteer, youth soccer coach, and parent of three, she also contributes to the Volunteer UP Legal Clinic in Camden.

Pellicori holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Franklin & Marshall College.

"I'm honored to join CCM at this important time," said Pellicori. "I look forward to working with this talented team to drive strategic expansion and strengthen our legal and compliance framework."