Haddonfield Attorney Named to American Cancer Society Leadership

A local attorney has been named to a national position with the American Cancer Society.

Robert R. Kugler of Haddonfield's has been elected by the national board of directors of the American Cancer Society (ACS) to serve as secretary of the nation’s largest volunteer health organization.

Kugler, a Haddonfield resident, was also elected chairman of the board of directors of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Society’s advocacy affiliate. ACS CAN advances the mission to end cancer by influencing public policy, largely through legislation at both the federal and state levels.

“Rob’s leadership at the national level speaks to his extraordinary commitment to fighting cancer and alleviating the suffering caused by this dreadful disease,” said James H. Carll, Chairman of Archer & Greiner and a longtime colleague of Mr. Kugler. “Most of all, Rob’s dedication reflects his compassion for those in need.” 

The American Cancer Society, with 3 million volunteers worldwide, supports cancer research, public education, programs and services. Kugler has been a member of the ACS national board of directors since 2005 and chairman of the board’s governance committee since 2009.  The board, made up of both medical professionals and laypersons, sets policy, establishes long-term goals and monitors general operations throughout the country.  As secretary, Kugler’s additional responsibilities include supervising keeping minutes of meetings of the board, standing committees and the annual national meeting of volunteers, as well as providing notice of meetings as set forth by ACS bylaws. 

Kugler will lead an organization that supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN encourages elected officials and candidates to make preventing and curing cancer a top national priority. For example, ACS CAN has been at the forefront of successful efforts to implement anti-smoking legislation that has led to healthier air in buildings and other facilities throughout the nation.

Kugler’s involvement with the American Cancer Society began nearly 40 years ago when he served as a “Crusade Captain” in Haddonfield, going door-to-door to raise money and awareness for cancer research and treatment. Since then, he has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the ACS New Jersey Division from 1973 to 1998, including as Chair from 1985 to 1987, and as a member of the board of directors of the ACS eastern division from 1998 to present, including asp resident from 2000 to 2002.  He has been an advocate for tobacco control, advocating for clean indoor air in both New York and New Jersey, and chairs the eastern division Tobacco Control Strike Force. Mr. Kugler has received numerous ACS awards, including the Saint George’s Medal, the Silver Chalice Award and the Great American Smoke-out Award.