Oct 13, 2006
Leadership New Jersey's goal is to expand and
improve the pool of the state's civic leaders. The program, founded
in 1986, honors men and women who combine a successful career with
leadership in serving their communities. As part of its
programming, Leadership New Jersey sponsors the Forum
on the Future of New Jersey, an annual conference devoted to
dealing with the key issues facing New Jersey. This year, in
conjunction with the Forum, Leadership New Jersey is pleased to
introduce podcasts from the Forum. In this podcast, we present a
panel discussion of "What We Spend Our Money On." The Panel
Moderator: Michael Willmann, CEO of WMSH Marketing Communications
Karen Alexander Executive Director, NJ Utilities
Association A graduate of Brown University, Karen served as
President of the New Jersey Cable Telecommunications Association
from 1998 till assuming her present post. She has also worked at
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in senior
management positions such as Special Assistant to the Commissioner
for Policy and Planning and Director of Legislation and Private
Sector Liaison. 
Sharon A. Harrington Chair & Chief Administrative
Officer, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Sharon was first appointed
Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in
2004 and reappointed by Governor Corzine in 2006. She was also
reappointed to serve on the State Ethics Commission, as well as
being a council member and past chairperson of the New Jersey State
Council on the Arts. 
Richard P. Miller President and CEO, Virtua
Health Since the merger that created Virtua Health in 1998, Rich
has been a leader in pursuing innovative directions by creating a
values-based culture defined by the "Star Initiative." He is also a
board member of the March of Dimes of Southern New Jersey, the New
Jersey Hospital Association, and the Southern New Jersey Chamber of
Commerce. Kenneth J. Parker, LNJ '99 President, Atlantic City
Electric A life-long resident of Winslow Township, Ken has held
various positions within Atlantic City Electric, including Director
of Government Affairs for New Jersey and Vice President of the
Atlantic Region. He is currently on the board of directors of many
organizations throughout New Jersey, including the State Chamber of
Commerce and the Special Olympics. 
Joseph J. Roberts Speaker, NJ General Assembly Speaker
Roberts has been a New Jersey Assemblyman since 1987, was elected
to serve as Assembly Speaker in 2006. A graduate of Rutgers
University, the Speaker has spearheaded a comprehensive legislative
package that has strengthened the state's campaign finance and
ethic laws, as well as curbing medical malpractice costs. Lawrence
P. Goldman President and CEO of NJPAC Larry has served as President
and CEO since NJPAC opened in 1997. NJPAC has been hailed as one of
region's finest performing arts facilities and has played a key
role in the revitalization of Newark. 
Download the podcast
here (58.0 mb mono MP3 file, 1:01:52 duration).