New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Statement on Gov. Murphy’s Selection of Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti as Chief of Staff

We applaud Gov. Murphy’s decision to select Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti as his next chief of staff. Improving the state’s transportation network has always been a top priority for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and as chair of several statewide infrastructure initiatives, I have said many times our infrastructure is the foundation of our economy. Commissioner Gutierrez-Scaccetti has done an outstanding job ensuring that transportation projects have been prioritized that will keep New Jersey’s economy moving. She has a strong record of accomplishment, is an excellent administrator and is dedicated to making New Jersey a better place to live and work. All these admirable qualities will make her an excellent chief of staff – and it is for these reasons, and more, that we previously announced that she would receive the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Business Advocate of the Year award in October. We look forward to working with Chief of Staff Gutierrez-Scaccetti on important issues to employers and discussing with her our six-point pro-economic growth agenda designed to position New Jersey for a more prosperous future.

Thomas Bracken, President & CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce