Associations & Organizations

Mario Casabona Managing director Casabona Ventures Casabona Ventures (founded 2006) and TechLaunch (2011) have funded and mentored well over 100 companies. He’s also chairman emeritus of the Jumpstart NJ Angel Network and the R&D Council of N.J. Jackie...

Jackie Burke Executive director New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools New leader of organization, which is helping vo-tech schools re-established themselves as economic drivers of a next-generation workforce, backed by $500M Secure Our Children’s Future act. Dave...

Dave Brogan Executive director New Jersey Apartment Association His leadership on all aspects of renters’ assistance programs was invaluable to both his landlord members and the Legislature. Tom BrackenJackie Burke

Tom Bracken CEO N.J. Chamber of Commerce Has long been the strongest voice advocating for business in Trenton. The reason: He is not a predictable broken record of requests and complaints. Bracken compliments state leaders as often...

Stephen Blazejewski, Augusto Penaranda President, Executive director N.J. Pride Chamber of Commerce Chamber, recently rebranded, aims to elevate the economic growth of the state’s LGBTQ+ community by providing business resources and networking opportunities. Penaranda is the first...

Cathleen Bennett CEO New Jersey Hospital Association Simply put, you cannot overstate the importance of this organization to its members during a period unlike any other we’ve seen. Andy AronsonStephen Blazejewski, Augusto Penaranda

Andy Aronson CEO Health Care Association of New Jersey Oversees the organization that advocates for long-term care facilities, attempting to separate facts from fiction. It may be the most challenging job on this list. Evan WeissCathleen Bennett