RICHARD C. PERNICIARO, PH.D
(phone: 609-343-5670; fax: 609-343-5002
email: rpernici@atlantic.edu)

Dr. Perniciaro has been active in economic development in southern New Jersey for the past twenty years.  At the present time, he serves as Dean of Administration, Planning and Research at Atlantic Cape Community College as well as the Director of the Center for Regional and Business Research which performs economic, marketing and demographic studies for public agencies and private businesses.  He has published articles on casino gambling in Atlantic City and economic development in the Pinelands National Reserve and is recognized internationally as an authority on the economic impact of the casino gaming industry on the economy of Southern New Jersey.   Recently completing studies for the federal and state departments of labor on the tourism/hospitality industry in the region, Dr. Perniciaro has also written economic development strategies for regions, counties and municipalities. He holds a doctorate in Economics from Temple University, a MA degree from the London School of Economics and a BA degree from Columbia University.