The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 9, 2018 elected six new members to its Board of Directors, and they represent a wide range of industries.

The new board members are:

  • Dr. Kathryn A. Foster, president, The College of New Jersey
  • Jill Kaplan, president, NY/NJ, United Airlines
  • Gary Stockbridge, region president, Atlantic City Electric
  • Shelly Punchatz, general manager of global education and workforce development, ETS
  • Paul Marden, Healthplan CEO, UnitedHeathcare Inc.
  • Joseph J. Lebel III, chief banking officer and executive vice president, OceanFirst Bank

"We welcome these respected leaders to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors," said Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber. "Each of them brings a wealth of business experience that will strengthen our Board and help us achieve our goal of growing New Jersey's economy and making the state more affordable for everyone."

The State Chamber's Board of Directors provides the guidance necessary for the N.J. Chamber to promote a vibrant business climate throughout the state and to develop proactive solutions that will solve the challenges facing New Jersey's business community.

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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