iconectiv CEO Kathy Timko Named 2026 Executive Women of New Jersey Salute to the Policy Makers Honoree

Timko leads iconectiv’s mission-critical roles, from Local Number Portability Administrator to the fight against illegal robocalls

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kathy Timko, iconectiv Chief Executive Officer and President of LNPA Services has been named one of 48 women leaders who will be honored by Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) at its biennial Salute to the Policy Makers Gala, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The event recognizes accomplished women from New Jersey’s public and private sectors whose leadership, achievements and impact are helping shape the state’s businesses, institutions and communities.

As CEO and President of LNPA Services at iconectiv, Timko has distinguished herself as a collaborative and forward-looking leader in the telecommunications industry. Throughout her career, she has combined business and operational leadership with a commitment to mentoring others and creating opportunities for women to advance. Her approach to leadership reflects the excellence, impact and example that EWNJ's Salute to the Policy Makers celebrates.

“I am honored to be recognized by Executive Women of New Jersey alongside an extraordinary group of women whose leadership is making a difference across our state,” said Timko “This recognition reinforces the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and creating opportunities for others. To the next generation of women leaders: believe in your abilities, stay curious, and lift others as you rise."

“This year’s honorees represent the extraordinary depth of women’s leadership across New Jersey,” said Susan K. Dromsky-Reed, Esq., Executive Women of New Jersey Board President. “These 48 women are leading organizations, strengthening communities, opening doors and helping shape the future of our state. EWNJ is proud to recognize not only what they have achieved, but the example they set for the women who will follow them.”

Since 1980, EWNJ has championed women business leaders and worked to increase the presence of women in boardrooms and top leadership of New Jersey companies. This year’s Salute to the Policy Makers will bring together and celebrate women executives from business, law, education, government, nonprofit, the arts and more — women who demonstrate excellence, resilience and achievement in their profession.

“The Salute to the Policy Makers Gala is EWNJ’s biennial celebration of New Jersey’s top women executives and leaders,” said Onome N. Adejemilua, Esq., EWNJ Board President-Elect and EWNJ Salute Committee Chair. “For more than 40 years, our mission has been to recognize and affirm the work of women. The Salute Gala brings together remarkable women from public and private sectors to recognize their excellence, resilience and achievements, while also supporting the next generation of women leaders through our Graduate Merit Award Program.”

For tickets and additional information about the 2026 Salute to the Policy Makers Gala, visit www.ewnj.org/events.

About iconectiv

Built on decades of proven expertise and powered by an innovative spirit, iconectiv stands at the forefront of secure, interoperable communications — leveraging advanced numbering data intelligence, fraud protection and oversight of mission-critical processes to keep the nation connected with confidence. As the Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for the U.S. NPAC, iconectiv is the authoritative source for the critical data that powers a secure, reliable, and interoperable ecosystem for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company further extends its leadership in the fight against illegal robocalling as the US Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator (STI-PA) for STIR/SHAKEN-based caller ID authentication and as the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Numbering Directory provider for iTRS, enabling communications for individuals who are hard of hearing or require speech communications assistance. For more information, visit https://iconectiv.com/ or follow iconectiv on LinkedIn.

About Executive Women of New Jersey (www.ewnj.org)

Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) is the leading executive women’s organization committed to increasing the presence of women in boardrooms and top leadership of New Jersey companies. The Salute to the Policy Makers Gala celebrates accomplished women leaders across New Jersey’s public and private sectors. It also celebrates EWNJ’s ongoing commitment to building a pipeline of future leaders through its Graduate Merit Award Program, which has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to non-traditional female graduate students.