Board & Supporters
Our Board of Directors and supporters give Choose New Jersey standing as New Jersey’s leading economic development organization.
Driving Positive Change Together
The State’s top business leaders on the Board of Directors at Choose New Jersey, Inc. have provided significant support and contributions that have promoted economic development in New Jersey for the last 10 years.
These extraordinary individuals represent New Jersey’s most important sectors, including life sciences, financial services, information technology, manufacturing, logistics, food, healthcare, labor unions, trade organizations and universities throughout the State.
From them, we are able to gain expert knowledge and a unique perspective about business community needs across New Jersey. The power, influence and breadth of our members’ advocacy not only captures their audiences’ attention, but also stimulates participation by others to encourage and nurture economic growth throughout New Jersey.
It is the strength of our supporters that gives Choose New Jersey standing as New Jersey’s leading economic development organization.
“New Jersey is the ideal place for businesses to thrive. Our state boasts top-ranked schools, diverse communities, significant infrastructure investments and a skilled workforce. Since its inception, Choose New Jersey has assisted 475 companies in relocating or expanding, creating over 62,645 jobs and an economic impact of $15.8 billion. We welcome everyone to choose New Jersey— you won’t regret it!”
Ralph LaRossa, Chairman of Choose New Jersey
Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer of PSEG

Ralph LaRossa, Chairman of Choose New Jersey
Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer of PSEG


Ralph LaRossa
Chair, President and CEO
Chairman

Robert Garrett
CEO
Vice Chairman

Mitch Livingston
President and CEO
Treasurer

Steve Westhoven
President and CEO
Secretary

Tom Polen
President and CEO

Christopher Boerner
CEO

Mark Clouse
President and CEO

Mike Reagan
Sr. Vice President

Joseph N. Garba
Head of External Affairs

Bill Smith
Vice President, Corporate Sponsorships

Ulises Diaz
Senior Vice President of Government and Community Affairs

Joaquin Duato
CEO

Elise Aronson
Director, State Government Affairs

Steve Gardner
Director

Robert Davis
President and CEO

Mark McDonough
President

Michael Nuciforo
Director, Corporate Partnerships and Business Development

John Saraceno, Jr.
Co-Founder and Managing Principal

Enrico Della Corna
Regional President

Charles Lowrey
Chairman and CEO

Jake Reynolds
President, New Jersey Devils

Mark Manigan
President and CEO

Mike Renna
President and CEO

Monica Slater Stokes
Managing Director, Corporate and Government Affairs

Braxton Plummer
Director of State and Local Government Affairs