Mother of two children with John R. Whitman, a private equity investor. Her daughter, Kate Whitman, has followed her into politics.
Governor of New Jersey (January 18, 1994 - Januaary 31, 2001).
EPA Administrator (January 31, 2001 - June 27, 2003).
Credits Howard Stern with helping her win the gubernatorial election.
Stern promised her that he would endorse her daily on his radio show if
she promised to name a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike after him
if she were elected. She won and kept her promise. But she was soon
forced by protesters to have the plaque with Stern's name taken down.
Attended Far Hills Country Day School and the Chapin School in Manhattan. Graduated from Wheaton College in 1968, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. After graduating, she worked on Nelson Rockefeller' s presidential campaign.
Has a Scottish terrier named Coors, who is the mother of George W. Bush's dog Barney.
Co-chair of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition.
President of the Whitman Strategy Group.
Former British Petroleum Advisory Council member.
Adviser for "No Labels".
She was nominated for the 2022 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Public Service category.
She was nominated for the 2023 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Public Service category.