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ROI Influencers: Power List 2024 — Economic Development

It’s easy to say that everyone is involved in economic development — because that is
the lifeblood of companies and municipalities.

That being said, there are numerous folks who specialize in this work, serving
government agencies, municipalities and companies themselves.

This list takes a look at the best of the best, the people who make our state’s business
ecosystem grow. (A few more made our Super 60.)

ROI Influencers

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Leslie Anderson

Leslie Anderson CEO N.J. Redevelopment Authority Few in state history have done more to bring housing to areas that so desperately need it — and are challenged to get it.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Jay Biggins

Jay Biggins Executive managing director BLS & Co. He and his firm have long been one of the leading figures in corporate relocation site selection.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Eric Brophy

Eric Brophy Deputy chief of staff for economic growth Governor’s Office Has seamlessly stepped into top economic development role in the administration.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Tai Cooper

Tai Cooper Chief community development officer N.J. Economic Development Authority Aims to advance strategies, research and data that will help drive equitable and inclusive economic development policies and programs, with a specific focus on social impact.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Tony Coscia

Tony Coscia Chairman; Vice chair Amtrak; Gateway Development Commission Out in front and behind the scenes, Coscia had been pushing to get the Gateway Tunnel project funded for more than a decade. As chair of Amtrak, he is one of a handful of leaders...

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Bryan Evans

Bryan Evans Chairman Trenton Downtown Association The task is tough, but the prize is huge. He and his group are working to make Trenton an economic hub for all, not just a place for elected officials.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Aisha Glover

Aisha Glover Vice president of urban innovation Audible A thought leader on development with few equals, her work at Audible and as a member of the EDA board means she has statewide impact.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Andrew Gross

Andrew Gross Director of international innovation and partnerships N.J. Economic Development Authority He already has visited more than a half-dozen countries — pitching New Jersey — since taking the job last summer.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Christine Guhl-Sadovy

Christine Guhl-Sadovy President N.J. Board of Public Utilities She has the unenviable task of replacing the late, great Joe Fiordaliso, but the knowledge and the demeanor to do it. This is a key role in the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Dianna Houenou

Dianna Houenou Chair Cannabis Regulatory Commission The cannabis industry still maintains its spot as a sector with enormous economic potential for the state. It’s just been slow going getting there.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson President N.J. Innovation Institute NJII is the standard for university-led entrepreneurial centers in the state. Johnson, a former founder, is the perfect choice to help guide next-generation companies.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Kris Kolluri

Kris Kolluri CEO Amtrak; Gateway Development Commission The generational project is now in the hands of Kolluri, who has two directives: Get it done on time and on budget.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Kara Kopach

Kara Kopach Executive director Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority Kopach oversees agency that is overseeing a transformation of Fort Monmouth into one of the leading production studios on East Coast for Netflix.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Jose Lozano

Jose Lozano Chief growth officer Hackensack Meridian Health Facilities, real estate, strategic partnerships, marketing, communications: HMH is placing a lot in his hands. He’s shown the ability to handle it.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Wes Mathews

Wes Mathews CEO Choose New Jersey The excellence of Choose New Jersey was on full display in October, when it led more than 60 delegates on a nine-day tour of East Asia, signing dozens of MOUs while building relationships that will pay off in...

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Lauren Moore

Lauren Moore President Atlantic County Economic Alliance Moore has Atlantic County poised for an economic transformation involving sectors that go beyond gambling or hospitality.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Brady O’Connor

Brady O’Connor Chief of staff Choose New Jersey He’s the reason so many of the Choose missions are so successful, as his behind-the-scenes efforts, as well as his fundraising prowess, ensures the right meetings take place with the right company heads, economic development officials...

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Kevin O’Toole

Kevin O’Toole Chairman Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. The new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (and new parking deck) is worthy of placing O’Toole this high on the list. To think, that’s only one of numerous projects he’s overseeing.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Dana Redd

Dana Redd CEO Camden Community Partnership No one knows the city and county — and its social and business needs — better than Redd.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Jorge Santos

Jorge Santos Chief real estate development officer N.J. Economic Development Authority He heads the division at EDA that is specifically focused on real estate development and major projects. Among other duties, he will oversee the EDA’s continued partnership with the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization...

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Tim Sullivan

Tim Sullivan CEO N.J. Economic Development Authority The EDA has created more than 60 new programs since Sullivan took charge. That’s an incredible accomplishment.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Evan Weiss

Evan Weiss CEO Newark Alliance Having a group of business eager to help the city has been a key for Newark. Weiss, a former official in Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration, oversees and drives that group.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Melanie Willoughby

Melanie Willoughby Executive director Business Action Center No-cost technical assistance, training and mentorship to help entrepreneurs apply for recreational cannabis licenses is just one of the BAC’s many programs.

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