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Leadership

Dr. Edward H. Salmon
Chairman

Ed Salmon has spent 26 years in government as a mayor, county commissioner, state legislator, President of the New Jersey BPU and member of the governor’s cabinet. In addition, for 27 years Dr. Salmon served as an educator and coach in the Millville Public School System.

As a member of NARUC, Ed served two years as Vice President, Chairman of Executive Committee, founder of Washington Action, trustee of National Regulatory Research Institute, and presently is President of NARUC’s Commissioners Emeritus. Ed is the founder of Salmon Ventures, a strategic consulting firm based in New Jersey. Before establishing Salmon Ventures, he was President of AUS Consultants and Vice-Chairman of AUS, Inc.

Richard S. Mroz
Senior Advisor

Rick is a registered lobbyist, consultant, and he maintains a law practice. He has extensive background and experience in government at all four levels – federal, state, county and local. He served as Chief Counsel to Governor Christie Todd-Whitman and was responsible for legislative affairs, negotiating the state budget, and advising the Governor and legal and policy matters. He also served as the Governor’s counsel and liaison for the state’s largest independent authorities including the Turnpike Authority, Water Supply Authority and New Jersey and the Environmental Infrastructure Trust.

Having served as County Counsel for Camden County and a local zoning board solicitor, Rick is familiar with government at the local and county level. He negotiated agreements for large redevelopment projects and for regional unified solid waste projects. He has been an advisor and commentator on renewable energy projects including wind and solar power for county and local government agencies. Notably, he is a Member of the President’s Commission on White House Fellows which interviews and selects individuals to serve the one year fellowship in the White House or directly with cabinet secretaries. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.

Advisory Board

The Coalition’s Advisory Board advises and assists Dr. Salmon and Mr. Mroz with how to best fulfill the Coalition’s mission of educating the public about the need for energy policies that protect the environment and improve the state's economy. The Advisory Board is comprised of members and Distinguished New Jerseyans, selected by Dr. Salmon and Mr. Mroz for their diverse backgrounds in the many areas that affect the state of New Jersey and its energy needs.

The Advisory Board includes:

• Dr. Fred Abbate
  

• The Honorable Connie Hughes
  

• The Honorable Thomas Pankok
  

• Reverend James Dunkins
  

• David Matos, Jr.
  

• Craig Nesbit (Exelon Generation )
  

• Sara Bluhm (NJ Business & Industry Association)
  

• Michael Egenton (NJ Chamber of Commerce)
  

• Chip Gerrity (NJ International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - NJ IBEW and LU 1289)

• Jim McNamara (NJ Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust)
  

• Michael Drulis (NJ Society for Environmental, Economic Development)
  

• Charlie Wowkanech (NJ State AFL-CIO)
  

• Paul Tyahla (Commerce & Industry Association of NJ)
  

• Marlene Asselta (Southern NJ Developmental Council)
  

• Jim Kehoe (Plumbers and Pipefitters - Union Local 322 and Local 9)