Executive Vice President, Government Relations
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Michael Egenton serves as executive vice president, government relations for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, representing the business community on legislative and regulatory matters. Michael is the chief chamber lobbyist on environmental, transportation, energy, labor, and government reform issues.

Michael serves on several advisory councils and committees including the New Jersey Clean Air Council -- a group appointed by the governor that makes recommendations to the state on matters and programs pertaining to air pollution control.

Prior to coming to the State Chamber, he worked at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), analyzing environmental statutes, rules and regulations that impact New Jersey businesses. Michael also was the project director and principal author of Modern Forms of Municipal Government, a report published by the New Jersey State Commission on County and Municipal Government.

A native of Plainfield, Union County, Michael is a graduate of Seton Hall University and has a Master''s Degree in Public Administration from Kean University.

Michael and his family reside in Voorhees Township, Camden County.