Tayfun Selen was elected on November 7, 2017 to fill an unexpired term which ended on 12/31/2019

He served as Senior Vice President of Administration for Lincoln Educational Services.

Selen formerly served on his local Board of Adjustment (Chatham Borough) and supports several local nonprofits. He also holds a seat on the Montclair State University School of Business Advisory Board, New Jersey Board of Nursing and is a member of the Morris County Republican Committee.

Selen holds Bachelors of Science in Architecture from Istanbul Technical University and an MBA degree from Montclair State University. He achieved certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt by Rutgers University and Lockheed Martin and is a licensed real estate professional in NJ.

Selen is also a LEED Accredited Professional certified by US Green Building Council and a Certified Public Accountant.

Tayfun Selen has lived in the Chatham community for 15 years. He is married to Tulin and they have a daughter, Defne, who attends the Chatham public schools.