Christie announces national finance team, including several New Jerseyans

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Gov. Chris Christie, who announced the New Jersey Finance Leadership Team for his presidential campaign in June, on Wednesday unveiled the members of his national team, including seven from the Garden State.Jon F. Hanson of Hampshire Real Estate Cos. and Finn Wentworth of Normandy Realty, the co-chairs of his state team, are also among the dozen co-chairs of the National Finance Leadership Team.

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Ray Washburne — a Texan — is the national chairman, according to Wednesday’s announcement.

Other members of the national group with New Jersey ties include:

• Fred Alworth of Gibbons PC;
• Jeff Chiesa of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (part of the national leadership team);
• Mike Ferguson of Ferguson Strategies LLC (part of the national leadership team);
• Frank Giordano of Atlantic Trailer Leasing Corporation; and
• Jerry Langer of Langer Transport (part of the national leadership team).

The entire membership includes more than 90 people, in addition to the chairman and co-chairs.

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