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.