The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently 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 Chamber said.
The new board members:
- Thomas Angelo, managing principal &; CEO, HBK CPAs & Consultants
- John Gallucci, Jr., CEO, JAG Physical Therapy
- Sandra Gonzalez, general counsel, Goya Foods, Inc.
- Shannon Lazare, N.J. Regional President, M&T Bank
- Kim Vierheilig, president, National Buildings Group, STV, Inc.
- Ralph Zucker, CEO, Inspired by Somerset Development
- Michael Zwick, SVP for research, Rutgers University
“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,” Chamber CEO Tom Bracken said. “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; education and workforce development; environment/energy;
health care; state budget/fiscal Issues and transportation.
