Mansue is First Nonprofit Executive to Lead the Chamber Board of Directors,
and the Second Woman in the Organization's 104-year History
Amy Mansue, president & CEO of Children's Specialized Hospital, has been named Chair of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The move was confirmed by the Chamber Board on June 10. Mansue will serve a two-year term.
Mansue has been serving as the N.J. Chamber's first vice chair for the past two years and has been a member of the Chamber's Board of Directors since 2004.
"I expect we will be aggressive as we push an agenda to make New Jersey's economic climate one that is conducive to expanding companies and growing jobs," Mansue said. "There is much to do. We must ensure New Jersey's tax structure is competitive; our schools are second to none; our power and transportation infrastructure is fully modernized; health care is thoughtfully addressed; and innovation is cultivated in large and small companies alike."
Mansue succeeds Ralph Izzo, chairman and CEO of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG).
Mansue is the first executive of a nonprofit to serve as chair of the New Jersey Chamber. She said, "nonprofits and the private sector share a desire to make New Jersey a great state to work and live."
She also is the second woman to serve as chair of the Chamber in its 104-year history. The first was Anne Evans Estabrook, of Elberon Development Co., who served as chairwoman from 2003 to 2005.
Mansue, named president & CEO of Children's Specialized Hospital in 2003, leads a team of clinicians and therapists providing care for children at the hospital's 13 sites throughout New Jersey. Mansue also brings government experience. She served as deputy chief of staff to Gov. James McGreevey; and served as a staffer on health care policy and as deputy commissioner of the state Department of Human Services under Gov. James Florio.
NJBIZ newspaper named her one of the Top 50 most powerful people in health care; one of the 100 most powerful people in New Jersey business; and one of the top 50 best women in business. Mansue was inducted into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Trenton YWCA New Jersey Women's Hall of Fame in 2013. She was honored by Modern Healthcare as one of the top 40 executives under the age 40. And she has been recognized by non-profit organizations for her distinguished work on health care reform, as well as for helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Under Mansue's leadership, Children's Specialized Hospital was named the 2012 Hospital of the Year by NJBIZ; it was named among the Top Hospitals by the Leapfrog Group in 2014; and it is the only pediatric rehabilitation system to be named to New York Magazine's Top Hospital list.
"We are extremely fortunate to have Amy's leadership at this crucial time," said Thomas A. Bracken, president and CEO of the State Chamber. "To revitalize New Jersey's economy we need an active and productive partnership between the public and private sectors. Amy's experience managing a large organization such as Children's Specialized Hospital coupled with years of government service will serve the N.J. Chamber and New Jersey well."
Bracken also thanked Izzo for his significant contributions to the Chamber and his advocacy. "We have been fortunate to have an advocate like Ralph," Bracken said. "His standing and stature in the business community and the community-at-large has helped lift the profile of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce."
In addition to Mansue, the board confirmed the slate of officers for the 2015-2016 term. First Vice Chair is Robert Doherty, New Jersey State president, Bank of America; Second Vice Chair is Linda Bowden, regional president - Northern New Jersey, PNC Bank; Treasurer is Howard Cohen, executive advisor for commercial banking, Wells Fargo; Secretary is Robert Podvey, director of Podvey Meanor; and Immediate Past Chair and Nominating Committee Chairman is Ralph Izzo, chairman and CEO of (PSEG).