Newark: Celebrating Leadership and Economic Vitality

Newark: Celebrating Leadership and Economic Vitality
written by Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq., President & CEO, NRBP

Congratulations to the outstanding leaders from Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) member organizations who have been named to ROI-NJ's prestigious 2024 list of the top 140 business leaders in New Jersey! This recognition highlights the thriving business ecosystem in our state, with Newark at its heart.
 
We proudly celebrate these visionary leaders and their NRBP member organizations:
Joseph Boccassini (McCarter & English, LLP)
Wasseem Boraie (Boraie Development)
Becky Button and Reid Brockmeier (Gensler)
Jim Burns (Genova Burns LLC)
Antonio Calcado (Rutgers University)
Tom Comiskey (M&T Bank)
Enrico Della Corna (PNC Bank)
Tim Corriston (Connell Foley)
John Doll (RWJBarnabas Health)
Jeffrey Chiesa and Frank Giantomasi (CSG)
Kim Hanemann (PSEG)
Shaun Keegan (Solar Landscape)
Doug Kennedy (Peapack-Gladstone Bank)
Jonathan Koppell (Montclair State University)
Tony Labozzetta (Provident Bank)
Megan Myungwon Lee (Panasonic North America)
Teik Lim (NJIT)
Gil Medina (CBRE)
Ron Moelis (L&M Development Partners)
Rebecca O'Connell (Citizens)
Sean O'Sullivan (SOSV)
Marjorie Perry (MZM Construction)
Lamont Repollet (Kean University)
Gail Rottenstrich (Zago Manufacturing)
Ed Russo (Russo Development)
John Schreiber (New Jersey Performing Arts Center)
Alex Serrano (Citrin Cooperman)
Peter Torcicollo (Gibbons P.C.)
Jen Velez (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Hans Vestberg (Verizon)
Anton Vincent (Mars Wrigley North America)
John Weigand (United Airlines)

As proud members of NRBP, these organizations demonstrate a shared commitment to Newark’s growth and prosperity. Their active involvement underscores the city’s pivotal role as the business hub of New Jersey.

Newark is undergoing a remarkable renaissance, emerging as a center of culture, opportunity, and progress. The diversity of industries represented by NRBP members – spanning law, finance, education, the arts, and technology – illustrates the broad strength of the city's economy.
 
For those who have yet to experience Newark's rebirth, we invite you to witness it firsthand. From the vibrant downtown scene to the innovative projects shaping our skyline, Newark is a city on the move.
 
To the honored leaders and their organizations: thank you for your active engagement in NRBP and your contributions to Newark and New Jersey's economic landscape. Your vision and dedication are integral to our shared success.

As Newark continues its rise, we look forward to building an even brighter future together. Join us in celebrating the spirit of collaboration and transformation that defines our city and state, embodied by the strong community of NRBP members.