ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Tahesha Way
Tahesha Way
Secretary of state
State of New Jersey
The state’s Motion Picture and Television Commission falls under Way’s purview as secretary of state.
Dana ReddMelanie Willoughby
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Dana Redd
Dana Redd
CEO
Camden Community Partnership
Few know the Camden area — and its impact on residents — better than Redd, who spent a decade as mayor of the city and state senator from the region.
Lauren MooreTahesha...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Lauren Moore
Lauren Moore
President
Atlantic County
Economic Alliance Moore has Atlantic County poised for an economic transformation, featuring sectors that don’t involve gambling or hospitality.
Wes MathewsDana Redd
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Wes Mathews
Wes Mathews
CEO
Choose New Jersey
Recent trip to India was example of how Mathews is blending his foreign-service experience into role.
Jose LozanoLauren Moore
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Jose Lozano
Jose Lozano
Senior vice president, strategic business partnerships
Hackensack Meridian Health
Among his many duties, he is reimagining how and where HMH facilities will serve residents in the future.
Kris KolluriWes Mathews
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Kris Kolluri
Kris Kolluri
CEO
Gateway Development Commission
You may have heard about the Gateway Tunnel project. Kolluri heads the commission that is overseeing its development.
Jonathan KennedyJose Lozano
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Jonathan Kennedy
Jonathan Kennedy
Vice president – infrastructure
N.J. Economic Development Authority
He’s the EDA’s point person on N.J. Wind Port, which could provide $500 million in annual economic impact while positioning state as hub for offshore wind industry.
Joe...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Joe Kelley
Joe Kelley
Deputy chief of staff for economic growth
Governor’s Office
Longtime economic development confidant of the governor will have even greater influence if his nomination to the Port Authority board goes through, as it is expected...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Dianna Houenou
Dianna Houenou
Chair
Cannabis Regulatory Commission
The rollout has been messy — as expected. But the cannabis industry still maintains its spot as a sector with enormous economic potential for the state.
Aisha GloverJoe Kelley
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; 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 Economic Development Authority board means she has statewide impact.
Bryan EvansDianna Houenou
