Economic Development

Evan Weiss CEO NJ Economic Development Authority The incoming NJEDA CEO is an economic development leader who led the Newark Alliance, advised Governor Murphy on finance and infrastructure projects, and managed billions in stimulus funding. He will...

Marcus RandolphPresident and CEOInvest NewarkFocused on advancing economic revitalization and inclusive growth strategies overseeing real estate development small business support and neighborhood investment initiatives.

Lauren MoorePresidentAtlantic County Economic AllianceLeads regional business attraction and retention initiatives guiding investor relations workforce alignment and economic competitiveness strategies.

Mary MaplesDeputy CEON.J. Economic Development AuthorityKnown for overseeing operational strategy and program implementation guiding economic incentive deployment interdepartmental coordination and strategic execution.

Jose LozanoExecutive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer (CGO)Hackensack Meridian Health Leads enterprise growth strategy and system-wide expansion initiatives overseeing business development partnerships and long-term strategic planning in healthcare.

Kara KopachExecutive directorFort Monmouth Economic Revitalization AuthorityBuilding momentum in directs long-term redevelopment and land-use strategy overseeing infrastructure planning public-private partnerships and economic revitalization efforts.

Sean Kennedy Chief of Staff and Chief External Affairs Officer N.J. Economic Development Authority Oversees executive strategy and external affairs leading stakeholder engagement communications and intergovernmental coordination efforts.

Andrew GrossDirector of international innovation and partnershipsN.J. Economic Development AuthoritySupports and directs international innovation and partnership strategy cultivating global relationships and advancing cross-border investment and economic collaboration initiatives.

Aisha Glover Global Head of Urban Innovation Audible Leads place-based programs in Newark and beyond—supporting entrepreneurs artists workforce development business attraction and neighborhood revitalization like Newark Working Kitchens.

Tim CrouchExecutive directorNJ West Coast centerChooseNJ Heads West Coast engagement strategy leading business attraction investor outreach and strategic partnerships to drive inbound investment to New Jersey.