New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

216 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 | 609-989-7888
2016-01-27

NJBIZ's List of Powerful People Includes Nine New Jersey Chamber Board Members

NJBIZ newspaper released its Power 100 list this week - a list of what the newspaper considers the most powerful people in the New Jersey business community.

Appearing on the list are nine New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board members:

  • Robert Barchi, president of Rutgers University, the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey;
     
  • Linda Bowden, regional president-New Jersey at PNC Bank, which boasts more branches in New Jersey than any other bank;
     
  • Chris Daggett, president and CEO of The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, one of the state's biggest nonprofits;
     
  • Leecia Eve, vice president-state government affairs, NJ, NY & CT, at Verizon New Jersey Inc., has the unique resume of having worked for Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, Joe Biden and Hillary Rodham Clinton;
     
  • Ralph Izzo, chairman, president and CEO of PSEG, one of the most critical companies in New Jersey;
     
  • Jeffrey LeBenger, chairman and CEO of Summit Health Management and Summit Medical Group, the state's biggest physician group;
     
  • Carlos Medina, CEO of Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, representing Hispanic-Owned business, which contribute more than $12 billion in revenue;
     
  • Barry Ostrowsky, president and CEO of Barnabas Health, the largest health system in the state;
     
  • Ted Zangari, who, as chair of the Redevelopment Law and Public Policy Practice Group at Sills, Cummis & Gross, works on many of the state's political and developmental issues and projects.

Also on the list is New Jersey Chamber President and CEO Tom Bracken.

"The ability of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce to advocate for the business community is greatly enhanced by the quality of our Board of Directors," Bracken said. "This recognition by NJBIZ demonstrates the strength of our board, for which we are extremely proud."

To see the full list, click here.


About the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization that represents its members on a wide range of business and education issues. Based in Trenton, the organization also links the state's local and regional chambers on issues of importance through its grassroots legislative network. 

NJCC 2022 Biz Summit WEB
March 14-15, 2023 | Harrah's Atlantic City

Media Contacts

Scott Goldstein
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
scott@njchamber.com
609-989-7888 x113
Cell: 609-220-0836


 Kevin Friedlander
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
kevin.friedlander@njchamber.com
Cell: 732-266-3885

2023 NJ Chamber Events

Mar 2

NJCC Small Business Series
Recruiting and Keeping Talent During Challenging Times

Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate


Mar 14-15

ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo 2023
Where: Harrah's Atlantic City


Apr 26

Evening Networking Mixer

Where: ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood 
When: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.


Upcoming Events

Apr 12

NJCC Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with Assemblywomen Muñoz & Swain

Where: TBD
When: noon – 2:30 p.m.


May 10

NJCC Business Roundtable Series
Lunch with State Senators Sarlo & Oroho

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton
When: noon – 2:30 p.m.


May 15

NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Tournament

Where: Bedens Brook Club, Skillman
When: Registration opens at 10 a.m.


June 8

26th Annual NJ Chamber Open House and Reception

Where: The New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Dec 7

Annual Member Holiday Party

Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.


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