Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC) Board Member Evan Weiss will serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).
Weiss has served as president and CEO of the Newark Alliance, a private sector-led economic, community, and workforce development organization. He previously served as senior adviser for finance and major projects to Gov. Phil Murphy. Weiss focused on finding solutions to New Jersey’s most pressing economic and community development problems, including managing the fiscal response to COVID-19, establishing New Jersey as the base of the offshore wind industry, and financing affordable housing, transit and water infrastructure projects.
Prior to working in the Murphy’s administration, Weiss was director at the Pennsylvania Economy League and HJA Strategies, where he specialized in developing and implementing turnaround strategies for distressed cities and school districts, including for the City of Newark, Newark Public Schools, Scranton, Atlantic City and Trenton.
In addition to serving as a Member of the Board of New Jersey Community Capital, he serves as a board member for the Newark Workforce Development Board, and New Jersey Transit.
“Evan Weiss is a leading economic development authority, not only in New Jersey, but across the country,” said Bernel Hall, president and CEO of New Jersey Community Capital. “His work to advance prosperity for the citizens of New Jersey is significant with demonstrated impact. We at NJCC value his leadership on our board. I personally congratulate Evan on his appointment and look forward to our continued collaboration.”
New Jersey Community Capital, founded in 1987, is a nonprofit community development financial institution dedicated to advancing opportunity through strategic investments and knowledge-based programs.
