Murphy adds 2 former Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members to transition team

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has added two former members of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey to his transition team.Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has added two former members of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey to his transition team.

Luis De La Hoz, the current vice president of community development for BCB Community Bank, will serve as a co-chair for Murphy’s stronger and fairer economy committee. De La Hoz said he planned to focus on creating a level-playing field for businesses in New Jersey.

“Having worked with minority and women-owned businesses throughout the state of New Jersey now is the time to make sure our state-level policies promote a fair, just economy destined to prosper,” said De La Hoz in a statement.

Jazlyn Carvajal, the former executive director for the SHCCNJ, will act as one of five co-chairs concentrating on utilizing new technology to bring innovation to the state.