Upon election, Hersh issued this statement, "The New Jersey Gov.-elect, his team and the state legislature face many challenges as they look to restore a vibrant Garden State economy. Among them is the essential need to develop and enact pro-business initiatives that will attract and retain industry in the state.

"This subcommittee has been formed to provide the best recommendations. I appreciate Chris Christie's confidence in my ability to help, and I look forward to working closely with him as well as my fellow subcommittee members."

When asked to elaborate on his role, Hersh noted that it would be premature to comment further at this point. The Economic Development and Growth Transition Subcommittee, which is co-chaired by Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac and Dennis Bone, president, Verizon, New Jersey, is comprised of key executives at many of the state's key businesses--the full list is below. An initial meeting of the Subcommittee will occur today.

Earlier this month, Christie appointed 10 members to his transition team, including David Samson, senior partner at the law firm of Wolff & Samson; Susan Cole, president of Montclair State University; Sen. Sandra Cunningham, state senator representing Hudson County; Debra DiLorenzo, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey; Michael DuHaime, managing director, Mercury Public Affairs; Gilmore & Monahan partner George Gilmore; Jon Hanson, chairman and founder of the Hampshire Real Estate Cos.; Newark Alliance executive director Alfred Koeppe; Sen. Joseph Kyrillos Jr., Monmouth County state senator; and Woodbridge's Mayor McCormac.

One task for Christie's advisers is preparing plans to deal with an $8-billion budget deficit, including the option of declaring a fiscal emergency, Christie said in response to his selection. He cautioned that no decisions have been made.

Economic Development and Growth Transition Subcommittee:

  • Jeff Altschuler, president and CEO, Allied Beverage Group, LLC
  • Daryl Brewster, CEO, Brookside Management;
  • Linda Doherty, president, New Jersey Food Council;
  • Debra Dowdell, president, New Jersey Restaurant Association;
  • Richard DuHaime, owner, Valentine Beauty Supply;
  • The Honorable Bob Franks, former US Congressman and president of the Health Care Institute of New Jersey;
  • John Galandak, president, Commerce Industry Association of New Jersey;
  • Rich Goldberg, senior vice president for public affairs and communications, DRS Technologies;
  • Robert Harris, president, Harris FRC Corporation;
  • Mitchell Hersh, president and CEO, Mack-Cali;
  • Joe Jacobs, former vice chairman, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority;
  • Harrison LeFrak, partner, Lefrak Organization;
  • Ed Nyland, director of business development, George Harms Construction Co., Inc.;
  • Brian O'Leary, senior vice president and tax counsel, NBC Universal;
  • Todd Rechler, co-COO and president, RXR Realty;
  • Richard Roper, director of the planning department, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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