ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Jorge Santos
Jorge Santos
Chief real estate development officer
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Santos, a development veteran, is the perfect choice to lead one of the most important segments of the EDA.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Lauren Moore
Lauren Moore
President
Atlantic County Economic Alliance
He’s fighting the good fight. Working to ensure that the greater Atlantic County region is built around more than just hospitality and casinos.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Allison Ladd
Allison Ladd
Deputy mayor & director of economic and housing development
City of Newark
Ladd is a key figure in the city’s drive to increase development and increase housing options for residents — a two-pronged approach that...
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Steve Fulop
Steve Fulop
Mayor
City of Jersey City
Few leaders in the state — or in the country — have shown how you can be both good for development and social growth. A candidate for governor, he’s hoping...
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Vic Carstarphen
Vic Carstarphen
Mayor
City of Camden
Sure, having the Sixers would be great (the effort is not done yet). Carstarphen also is doing all the little things to improve quality of life in the area.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Jim Cahill
Jim Cahill
Mayor
City of New Brunswick
Few mayors in the history of the state have had a bigger impact. His efforts on economic development are a model for municipalities everywhere.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Eric Brophy
Eric Brophy
Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Growth
Office of the New Jersey Governor
A behind-the-scenes specialist, Brophy has been a lot of the nuts-and-bolts work that is required to get projects to the finish line...
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Ras Baraka
Ras Baraka
Mayor
City of Newark
His efforts in commercial development in the city will be lauded for generations. A candidate for governor, he’s hoping to take that to a statewide level.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2024 — Leslie Anderson
Leslie Anderson
President & CEO
New Jersey Redevelopment Authority
Perhaps the most underappreciated star in the sector. Her organization has had a massive impact in underserved communities for decades.
