Gov.-elect Murphy names 6 Meadowlands Chamber leaders to transition team

In preparation for the start of his term, Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has named six Meadowlands leaders to his transition team.Murphy named Meadowlands Regional Chamber President and CEO Jim Kirkos and President of Ramapo College Dr. Peter Mercer to the urban and regional growth committee.

Jose Lozano, current vice president of Hackensack Meridian Health and former assistant Secretary of State for economic, energy and business affairs was named director of transition policy committees. Murphy’s appointed housing team includes Axiom Communications President and Meadowlands Area YMCA Chairman Ron Simoncini and Waters McPherson McNeill P.C. member David McPherson.

Murphy appointed Bernadette McPherson to his transition counsel and Tammy Molinelli, executive director of Bergen County Workforce Development, to the labor and workforce development committee. 

“We are honored to work with Governor-Elect Murphy to reach New Jersey’s infinite potential for economic growth that equals or surpasses that of our neighboring states,” said Kirkos.  “It is a testament to the hard work that our chamber members have put into establishing the region as an economic driver for the state and an internationally recognized travel and tourism destination, and we look forward to working with Gov.-elect Murphy and his new administration.”