Rick Geffkin

Rick Geffken has authored numerous articles on New Jersey history and presented historical papers
at the New Jersey History & Historic Preservation, the New Jersey Education Association, the New
Jersey Library Association, and the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton).

His latest published book is Stories of Slavery in New Jersey (2021).

He is part of a project called the New Jersey Slavery Records Index under the auspices of Rutgers
University, (New Brunswick). He joined the New Jersey Social Justice Reconciliation Committee to
commemorate the only recorded lynching of a Black man in New Jersey.

In 2023, Rick was recognized for historical contributions by The Monmouth County Historical Association, and the Monmouth County Clerk for his efforts in the preservation and knowledge of Monmouth County history. A former U.S. Army officer and Viet Nam veteran, Rick retired from a career with Hewlett-Packard. He earned a BS from St. Peter’s University, a Teaching Certificate from Monmouth University, and an MA from Montclair State University.
Rick is a Trustee of the Shrewsbury Historical Society. He formerly served on the Boars of the Friends of Cedar View Cemetery, and the Jersey Coast Heritage Museum at Sandlass House. He is a current Board member of Truehart Productions; an advisor for the Tinton Falls Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of the Asbury Park Museum, and the Monmouth County Historical Association.