ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Kris Kolluri
Kris Kolluri
CEO
Amtrak; Gateway Development Commission
The generational project is now in the hands of Kolluri, who has two directives: Get it done on time and on budget.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
President
N.J. Innovation Institute
NJII is the standard for university-led entrepreneurial centers in the state. Johnson, a former founder, is the perfect choice to help guide next-generation companies.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Dianna Houenou
Dianna Houenou
Chair
Cannabis Regulatory Commission
The cannabis industry still maintains its spot as a sector with enormous economic potential for the state. It’s just been slow going getting there.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Christine Guhl-Sadovy
Christine Guhl-Sadovy
President
N.J. Board of Public Utilities
She has the unenviable task of replacing the late, great Joe Fiordaliso, but the knowledge and the demeanor to do it. This is a key role in the state.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Andrew Gross
Andrew Gross
Director of international innovation and partnerships
N.J. Economic Development Authority
He already has visited more than a half-dozen countries — pitching New Jersey — since taking the job last summer.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: 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 EDA board means she has statewide impact.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Bryan Evans
Bryan Evans
Chairman
Trenton Downtown Association
The task is tough, but the prize is huge. He and his group are working to make Trenton an economic hub for all, not just a place for elected officials.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Tony Coscia
Tony Coscia
Chairman; Vice chair
Amtrak; Gateway Development Commission
Out in front and behind the scenes, Coscia had been pushing to get the Gateway Tunnel project funded for more than a decade. As chair of Amtrak, he...
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: 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.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Economic Development — Eric Brophy
Eric Brophy
Deputy chief of staff for economic growth
Governor’s Office
Has seamlessly stepped into top economic development role in the administration.
