Rutgers executive Jimmy Jung appointed to New Jersey Lottery Commission
Trenton, NJ — Dr. Jimmy Jung, a senior administrator at Rutgers University–Camden, has officially joined the New Jersey Lottery Commission following Senate confirmation earlier this month and a formal swearing-in at the Commission’s January meeting.
Jung, a resident of Millburn, was nominated by former Governor Phil Murphy and confirmed by the state Senate on January 12. He now serves as one of five public members on the seven-member, bi-partisan Commission, which oversees the operations and policy decisions of the New Jersey Lottery.
Holding a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a focus on Quantitative Methods from the City University of New York Graduate Center, Jung brings more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, institutional analytics, and strategic planning. He currently serves as Senior Vice Chancellor at Rutgers University–Camden, where he leads departments ranging from enrollment management to student affairs.
Throughout his career, Jung has served on advisory boards for IBM, SPSS, and McGraw-Hill, and is widely regarded for his work in data-driven decision-making, financial aid optimization, and student success innovation.
The Commission, chaired by Ian K. Leonard of Camden and vice-chaired by Robert J. D’Anton of Lavallette, also includes Dr. Munr Kazmir of Closter, alongside ex officio members from the State Treasury and Division of Investments. Public members serve unpaid five-year terms.
Established in 1970, the New Jersey Lottery has returned nearly $34.7 billion to the state. Proceeds currently support the public employee pension system under a 30-year agreement enacted in 2017.
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Key Points
- Dr. Jimmy Jung of Millburn sworn in as public member of the New Jersey Lottery Commission
- Jung is a Rutgers–Camden administrator and nationally recognized expert in data analytics and education strategy
- The seven-member Commission oversees lottery policy and is responsible for managing funds that support public pension obligations