Associations & Organizations

Jim Coyle President Gateway Chamber of Commerce Longtime head of one of the largest regional chambers in the state is long overdue for recognition. Mike CerraJoe Coyle

Barbara Kauffman Chief operating officer Newark Regional Business Partnership Known for her solid leadership at NRBP plus her strong advocacy as a past president of Executive Women of New Jersey. Meghan HunscherEileen Kean

Hans Dekker President Community Foundation of New Jersey In 2021, the group’s 1,174 fundholders made 7,907 philanthropic gifts to worthy causes and communities totaling $103 million. Enough said. Luis De La Hoz and Carlos MedinaAlfa Demmellash

Satish Poondi Legal adviser Indian Business Association Continues to be key player – in front and behind the scenes – of organization with plenty of depth and power. Tammy PengLata Reddy

Eileen Kean New Jersey state director National Federation of Independent Business Heads New Jersey office for organization that makes small businesses the heart of its advocacy. Barbara KauffmanJohn Kennedy

Andrew Gross Executive director New Jersey-Israel Commission November trip to Israel shows the importance placed on the commission. Israel not only has close cultural ties with N.J., but a $1.3 billion bilateral trade partnership. Jarrod GrassoChip Hallock

Christina Renna CEO Chamber of Commerce Southern N.J. Renna is a fierce advocate for businesses throughout the region — and someone who knows her way around Trenton, where she is well-respected. No. 36 on Top 50 list. Lata...

David Rosenberg Executive director North Jersey Jewish Business Alliance Leads a chamber of commerce-like organization of more than 150 members that helps Jewish business owners to build stronger relationships with other business leaders and elected officials. Christina Renna...

Ryan Haygood CEO New Jersey Institute for Social Justice Organization’s latest effort is leading fight against a redistricting process that often places needs of incumbents over equitable minority representation. Debbie HartMeghan Hunscher

Linda Doherty President New Jersey Food Council Incredible effort by an industry that pivoted to meet the needs of residents while fighting for what its members needed during a pandemic Alfa DemmellashJohn Donnadio