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
Steve Westhoven
President and CEO
Vice Chairman
Steve Gardner
Director
Treasurer
Elise Aronson
Director, State Government Affairs
Secretary
Ethan Hasbrouck
Director, State Government Affairs
Bill Smith
Vice President, Corporate Partnership Sales
Jose Lozano
Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer
Ulises Diaz
Senior Vice President of Government and Community Affairs
Chris Guiton
Head, New Jersey State and Community Engagement, Government Affairs & Policy
John Saraceno, Jr.
Co-Founder and Managing Principal
Brian Quigley
Vice President, Government Affairs
George Helmy
Executive Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Policy Officer
Monica Slater Stokes
Managing Director, Corporate and Government Affairs
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