The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Oct. 15 elected seven new board members. These accomplished leaders, from a variety of industries and regions across the state, will contribute to the Chamber's mission of fostering a dynamic and thriving business environment in New Jersey.


The new board members are: 

A. Michael Candido
President, J. Moore & Co. Mechanical Contractors

Diane Conboy-Kirshenbaum
Senior Managing Director, Market President, Peapack-Gladstone Bank

Stephen Dilts
Senior Vice President-New Jersey Office Leader, HNTB Corporation 

Lawrence R. Inserra III
President, Inserra Supermarkets 

Max Leventhal
Director of Business Development, Fedway Associates 

Phillip Vavala
Region President, Atlantic City Electric 

Deborah Visconi
President and CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center


"There are many opportunities and challenges facing New Jersey – and these individuals will provide counsel and expertise as we work collaboratively to ensure the state reaches its full economic potential," said Thomas Bracken, president & CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “They will be joining a Board with an already impressive group of New Jersey business leaders.”

The board provides guidance to chamber staff on policy issues affecting New Jersey’s short- and long-term economic growth. There is a special emphasis on matters involving Economic Development & Taxation, Education and Workforce Development, Environment & Energy, Government Reform, Healthcare and Transportation.

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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
609-789-5263


2024 NJ Chamber Events

Dec 3
Business Roundtable Series
State of Healthcare
  • Kaitlan Baston
    Commissioner, NJ Department of Health
  • Justin Zimmerman
    Commissioner, NJ Department of Banking & Insurance
  • Assemblyman Roy Freiman (D)
    Chairman, Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
  • Ward Sanders
    President, New Jersey Association of Health Plans
Where: Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$65 member | $85 non member
Dec 4
Networking
ROI-NJ Champions of the C-Suite Gala
In partnership with NJ Chamber of Commerce
Where: Hanover Manor, East Hanover
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dec 10
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members

2025 NJ Chamber Events

Jan 15
Networking
Member Mixer
Where: iPlay America, Freehold
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
Feb 6&7
Premier Event
Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC