NorthStar COO Herkloz appointed Chair of Ocean ELC

(TRENTON) – Jody Herkloz, Founding Member and Chief Operating Officer of Trenton-based government & public affairs consulting firm NorthStar Strategies, LLC has been appointed Chair
of the Ocean County Employers Legislative Committee (ELC).

Herkloz succeeds former Assemblywoman and current CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group Mary Pat Angelini, who served as Chair for the past three years. “I am honored by this appointment and excited by this amazing opportunity to work closely with business owners from throughout Ocean County,” said Herkloz. “The ELC plays a critical role putting business owners face-to-face with key decision-makers and providing a forum to advocate for important business issues and priorities.”

Herkloz will work with business owners to shape the ELC’s policy positions and priorities. She will put Ocean County business owners face-to-face with key decision-makers at all levels of government. She will work closely with New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) leadership to amplify the voices of Ocean County businesses. She will also chair the regular meetings of the ELC.

“NJBIA is extremely pleased that Jody will serve as Chair of the Ocean County ELC,” said NJBIA Chief Government Affairs Officer Chrissy Buteas. “ELCs play a critically important role advocating for businesses throughout New Jersey and we look forward to Jody’s leadership and advocacy in this role.”

Herkloz’s appointment could not come at a more important time for Ocean County businesses desperate to overcome the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Herkloz will work to facilitate coordination between Ocean County businesses and the Murphy Administration on re-opening and economic recovery issues.

“This is an excellent appointment by the ELC,” said Angelini. “Jody is an accomplished professional, successful businesswoman, and savvy government affairs strategist who will help the ELC and NJBIA accomplish their joint mission to advocate for Ocean County businesses.”

ELC’s were established by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties. They closely coordinate to advocate for the interests of businesses throughout New Jersey. As Chair, Herkloz will serve as the liaison between the Ocean County ELC and NJBIA.

About NorthStar Strategies: Founded in 2016, NorthStar Strategies is a full-service government and public affairs consultancy based in Trenton, NJ. NorthStar maintains five distinct practice areas: government affairs; association management; corporate, charitable & political fundraising; meeting & event planning; public & community outreach. NorthStar clients include Fortune 100 & 500 corporations; small & medium sized businesses; industry trade associations; and non-profit organizations.

About Employer Legislative Committees (ELCs): The ELCs, established by NJBIA in 1959, are independent, local organizations representing all 21 counties. ELCs host regular meetings which provide a forum for business owners to meet with public officials, network with colleagues, and learn about important public policy issues affecting the business community.

About the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA): Founded in 1910 as the New Jersey Manufacturers Association as a group of manufacturers sharing ideas about workplace safety, NJBIA has grown into the nation’s largest statewide employer association. Today, NJBIA represents every industry in New Jersey including contractors, manufacturers, retail and wholesale businesses, and service providers of every kind. NJBIA member firms employ more than one million people. NJBIA exists to advance the competitive excellence and financial success of its members.