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.
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
Joseph DeCotiis
Managing Partner
Eduardo Villa
New Jersey Tax Managing Partner
Bill Smith
Vice President, Corporate Sponsorships
Gary St. Hilaire
President and CEO
James Fakult
Vice Chairperson and Executive Director
Joaquin Duato
CEO
Steve Gardner
Director
Robert Davis
President and CEO
Mark McDonough
President
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
Alan Weland
VP/General Manager New Jersey Utility Operation
Braxton Plummer
Director of State and Local Government Affairs