The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on December 12 elected six 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:  

  • Andrew G. Agger, Senior Vice President and Middle Market Banking Executive, Fulton Bank
  • Richard Butkus Jr., President and Managing Partner, Control Point Associates, Inc.
  • Chuck Cerniglia, Executive Director, United Healthcare of New Jersey
  • Terrill Jordan, President and CEO, Regional Cancer Care Associates
  • Karen Patruno Sheehy, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Intra-Cellular Therapies
  • Michael Sommer, Chief Development Officer, Kushner

"There are many opportunities and challenges facing New Jersey – and these individuals will provide counsel and expertise as we work together 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 and Energy; Government Reform; Health Care; and Transportation.

The full board list can be found here: https://njchamber.com/about/board-of-directors

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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


2025 NJ Chamber Events

Jan 15
Networking
Member Mixer
Where: iPlay America, Freehold
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
Jan 22
NJM Small Business Series
2025 Small Business Outlook
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Feb 6&7
Premier Event
Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
May 19
14th Annual
NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Tournament
Where: Bedens Brook Club, Skillman
Shotgun Start: noon
More information coming soon
Jun 12
28th Annual
NJ Chamber Open House and Reception
Where: New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
When: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
More information coming soon
Oct 22
NJ Chamber Legislative & Business Awards Reception
Where: EisnerAmper, Iselin
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
More infomation coming soon