James D. Brown, CPA, CFE, CGMA, founder, CEO, and managing partner of James D. Brown, CPA, has been named chairman of the board of the Meadowlands Chamber. Brown is the first African American business executive to serve in this role.
Brown brings extensive business and civic leadership experience, including deep involvement in the Teaneck community and longstanding service within the African American business community. He served for 11 years on the board of directors of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), including roles as national parliamentarian, president of NABA’s New York Chapter, and president of its Eastern Region.
A lifetime member of NABA, Brown is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of Tax Professionals, and the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce.
Outgoing Chair Arthur “Scott” Porter
Under outgoing Chairman Arthur “Scott” Porter, managing partner at Porter Thomas Grabell & Baumwoll PC, the Meadowlands Chamber achieved two long-standing regional objectives: securing $2 million in funding for a feasibility study to build a convention center at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, and hosting eight FIFA World Cup 26™ matches at MetLife Stadium, including the Final.
Michael Turner, president of Burton Trent Public Affairs LLC, will become vice chairman of the MC’s board. Turner has been a Trenton lobbyist for more than 30 years and is a leader in cannabis business development and regulatory policy. He has advised the Chamber on numerous key issues over the years, including the referendum to build a casino at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
“With Scott’s leadership, the Chamber has been able to elevate the region and its assets as a host for another internationally renowned sporting event,” said Jim Kirkos, president and CEO of the Meadowlands Chamber.
“We are confident that under James, Michael, and Bob’s leadership, we will continue this momentum and leverage the World Cup matches as a catalyst for expanded programming and economic activity throughout the region,” Kirkos added.
For information on joining the Meadowlands Chamber, visit www.meadowlands.org or call 201-939-0707.
About the Meadowlands Chamber and Meadowlands Live Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Meadowlands Chamber and the Meadowlands Live Convention & Visitors Bureau (MLCVB) represent more than 1,100 member companies and advocate for economic development and destination growth throughout the region.
Both the MC and the MLCVB play a vital role in attracting major events, including the FIFA World Cup 26™, which will host the Final and seven preliminary matches at MetLife Stadium.
The Meadowlands Chamber & CVB also served as the regional host for Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 and continues to lead public dialogue on issues affecting growth and quality of life in the Meadowlands region. For more information, visit www.meadowlands.org or www.MLCVB.com, or call 201-939-0707.