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 — 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
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Kevin Corbett
Kevin Corbett
CEO
N.J. Transit
Making the trains run on time. And safely. And affordable. And in modern cars. And to more destinations. Always will be the goal.
Tai CooperBryan Evans
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 — Leslie Anderson
Leslie Anderson
CEO
N.J. Redevelopment Authority
If you know, you know. Anderson has been a longtime force in the state.
Jerry ZaroJenifer Becker
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 — 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 — 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 — 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.
Jay BigginsKevin...
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...
