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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — Jay Biggins
Jay Biggins
Executive managing director
BLS & Co.
He and his firm have long been one of the leading figures in corporate relocation site selection.
Jenifer BeckerTai Cooper
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Jenifer Becker
Jenifer Becker
Managing director, Wind Institute development
N.J. Economic Development Authority
Oversees the Wind Institute for Innovation and Training — created to coordinate cross-organizational workforce and innovation efforts to position state as a leader in offshore...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Economic Development — Melanie Willoughby
Melanie Willoughby
Executive director
Business Action Center
No-cost technical assistance, training and mentorship to help entrepreneurs apply for recreational cannabis licenses is just one of the BAC’s many programs.
Tahesha WayJerry Zaro
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...
