CBA Inducts Six New Members into the Hall of Fame

Christian Brothers Academy and the CBA Alumni Association honored its 2026 Hall of Fame class on March 21 at Jumping Brook Country Club.

The six men have been industry leaders, educators or businessmen, all of whom have made an impact on CBA and their community.

“This evening we proudly honor a remarkable group of alumni and a cherished educator whose dedication, leadership, and character have left a lasting mark on those around them,” President Ross Fales said. “It is the example of leaders like tonight’s inductees that inspires our current students to pursue excellence with purpose. These honorees remind us that a CBA education is not simply about success, but about using one’s talents in service to others.”

To celebrate each inductee, a short introduction video was played to welcome the inductee to the stage. Welcome video speakers included classmates, teammates, coaches and colleagues, who all spoke about the qualities that made each inductee a worthy pick for the Hall of Fame.

Read below for abbreviated biographies on each inductee!

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Michael T. Warshaw ’68

Michael T. Warshaw, Esq., is a proud member of the Class of 1968 whose career spans nearly five decades in the New Jersey legal community. As a trial attorney, he has represented thousands of clients in matters ranging from personal injury to real estate, estate litigation, and business law. A founding partner of his own firm and now a principal at Zager Fuchs, PC in Red Bank, Michael has argued before the NJ Supreme Court and remains an active arbitrator and mediator in the New Jersey Superior Court system.

A former President of the CBA Alumni Association, Michael has remained deeply committed to the Academy and the greater Monmouth County community, serving on numerous nonprofit boards and legal committees. He is a past recipient of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s “Top One Percent” and was named Irishman of the Year by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore, where he has long served as a trustee.

 

Vincent A. Miller ’79

Dr. Miller is a medical oncologist, who has dedicated his career to improving outcomes for patients with cancer, in particular, those with lung cancer. He spent 20+ years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where he served as an Attending Physician. His work in clinical and translational research in lung cancer culminated in observations and collaborative efforts critical to the identification of EGFR sensitizing and resistance mutations. In 2011, energized by seeing firsthand the impact of precision medicine in non-small cell lung cancer, he joined Foundation Medicine as Chief Medical Officer, and helped lead the organization through the parallel review process, and subsequent regulatory approval of its flagship assay, FoundationOneCDx.

Dr. Miller has received the American Cancer Society Clinical Oncology Career Development Award and the Louise and Allston Boyer Award, and was recognized by the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation with the Thierry Jahan “A Breath Away from the Cure” award for his efforts and contributions to lung cancer research. More recently, Dr. Miller has served on the Board of Revolution Medicines and OneBiosciences while working as a strategic advisor/consultant to several companies which offer promising approaches for developing better predictive biomarkers or therapeutics for patients with cancer.

 

Joseph Fili

Joe Fili was born in Ozone Park, Queens, New York, and developed an early and lifelong respect for the Christian Brothers while attending La Salle Military Academy in Oakdale, Long Island. He graduated in 1966 as Cadet Captain of A Company, First Battalion. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University with a major in English and a minor in Philosophy, followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching from Monmouth University in 1973.

Mr. Fili joined the faculty of Christian Brothers Academy in 1979 as Chairman of the English Department and quickly became one of the most beloved and influential teachers in the school’s history. For decades, he inspired countless Academy students through his passion for literature, high expectations, and deep commitment to the personal growth of young men. For many alumni, Mr. Fili remains their favorite English teacher and a formative presence in their CBA experience.

His leadership extended beyond academics through the founding of the Real Man’s Club and Colts for a Benevolent America, student organizations dedicated to service and charitable outreach. He also directed CBA’s Prep-SAT Program for many years and authored a commercially published SAT preparation text. In recognition of his impact, he received the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers Award in 1990.

 

Jean-Pierre L. Conte ‘81 

Jean-Pierre Conte is an American businessman, philanthropist, and policy advocate. He is the Chairman and Managing Partner of Genstar Capital, a leading US middle-market private equity firm with investments in healthcare, software, financial services and industrial technology. Conte joined Genstar Capital in 1995, and within three years he was leading the firm. Under his leadership and guidance the firm has grown from $100 million of assets under management to approximately $49 billion. Conte also invests through his family office, Lupine Crest Capital.

A second-generation American, J-P Conte was born and raised in Brooklyn and the New York area to immigrant parents. A strong believer in the American Dream that inspired his mother and father over fifty years ago, J-P Conte is committed to ensuring other Americans and legal immigrants like his parents have the same opportunity to thrive. He founded the J-P Conte Family Foundation in 2017 to support “American exceptionalism and values in schools, businesses and non-for-profits across the continent and beyond.”

In 2025, Conte launched his family office, Lupine Crest Capital, with a focus on private equity, real estate, and venture investing. Conte leads the firm and its investment strategy, targeting companies that have strong leadership, experience solid growth, and generate superior investment returns.

 

Patrick J. Light ‘09 

Pat Light is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Light Group (TLG), a venture capital and operations firm investing in and managing a diverse portfolio across hospitality, real estate, and defense technology.

Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, Pat oversees a growing collection of five hospitality assets under TLG, each known for its distinct atmosphere and strong financial performance. Building on that success, he has expanded the firm’s reach into real estate and real estate development, with a particular focus on affordable housing projects throughout New Jersey. Most recently, Pat has entered the defense technology sector through a strategic partnership with Xtremis, a leader in drone detection and counter-UAS systems.

Before founding TLG, Pat lived out his lifelong dream as a Major League Baseball pitcher, drafted in the first round by the Boston Red Sox and later playing for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners. His years traveling across the country sparked the inspiration for his future work — creating elevated, uniquely tailored lifestyle experiences.

 

Peter J. Economou ‘98

Pete J. Economou Ph.D., ABPP is trained in counseling psychology, is board-certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), and licensed to practice psychology (NJ, NY, PSYPACT). He is the founder of a group practice, the CWC, that offers executive coaching and Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dr. Pete has worked with high performers at the collegiate and professional levels and is the author of Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners and Meditation Journal for Anxiety.  

Dr. Pete is also a dharma holder/teacher of Zen Buddhism and founder of the Center after studying at the Morning Star Zendo with Robert Kennedy, Roshi. He is a faculty member at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University and the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness- Sport Psychology. His work is integrative, which can be listened to on both podcasts, When East Meets West and On Air with Dr. Pete.