Morris County Major Employers
Morris County is home to more than 23,000 businesses, including 73 major corporate
headquarters. Collectively, these large, medium and small businesses employ more than 265,000 people,
according to Data USA.
The county is fortunate to have a number of large employers that provide work for a significant group
of people. Following is a look at five large employers in Morris County that are members of the Morris
County Chamber of Commerce.
Atlantic Health System
Founded: 1996 (Morristown Medical Center: 1893)
Number of employees: Approximately 20,000 team members and 5,440 affiliated
physicians
Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care while
serving more than half the population of New Jersey. A not-for-profit system, Atlantic Health operates
seven hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton
Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Atlantic
Rehabilitation Institute, and partners with CentraState Healthcare System. The system includes Atlantic
Medical Group, part of Atlantic Alliance with Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus
Healthcare Partners, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers.
Atlantic Health System provides a full continuum of health care needs through 27 urgent care centers,
Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Atlantic Health Virtual Visits, supported by Atlantic Mobile Health. They
also lead the Healthcare Transformation Consortium, a partnership of six regional hospitals and health
systems dedicated to improving access and affordability.
Atlantic Health System’s mission is to build healthier communities, promoting access to health
care services, well-being and security for every patient and caregiver. They are committed to
environmental sustainability, social responsibility and principled business practices. They strive for
an inclusive health care environment where all patients, visitors and team members are welcomed.
Atlantic Health System also is committed to inclusivity – engaging with diverse populations when
making decisions that affect the health and well-being of communities.
“Chilton Medical Center actively engages with the local organizations, schools, businesses and
public health entities to address the unique and diverse needs of our community (and) works closely with
community partners who play a critical role assisting us in gaining the community’s perspective on
health care needs.”
– Ginell Walker-Way, Chief Nursing Officer,
Chilton Medical Center
“I love the company culture and the diversity throughout the system! My work is positively
impacted by the team that I work alongside. Every day I am challenged in my role and I feel tremendous
support from my leaders. I am proud to work in an organization where I am part of the success.”
– Luisa Isaza, Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, Morristown Medical Center
Bayer AG
Founded: 1863
Number of employees: 100,000+ globally; 20,000 nationally
Bayer U.S., headquartered in Whippany, is the American subsidiary of Bayer AG, a global enterprise with
competencies in the life science fields of health care and agriculture. With a mission of “Health
for all, Hunger for none,” Bayer designs products and services to help tackle some of the
world’s biggest challenges and serve the most essential human needs of health and
nutrition.
Through the power of science, Bayer is pioneering new possibilities that advance life by empowering
self-care, improving approaches to patient care and finding better ways to nourish communities around
the world.
In the United States, Bayer focuses on delivering a sustainable supply of products and services to
hospitals, doctors, patients, consumers and farmers, so that all Americans can lead healthier lives.
From the inception of Aspirin, our life-saving wonder drug, to delivering the first oral contraception
in the United States, Bayer’s portfolio includes world-famous brands, including Alka-Seltzer,
Claritin, MiraLAX, Mirena, One A Day and Xarelto.
Bayer believes in a legacy of positive impact through sustainable development and corporate
initiatives. Each year, Bayer Fund, their philanthropic arm, provides millions of dollars in funding and
support to thousands of organizations across the nation in the areas of Food & Nutrition, Health &
Wellness and STEM education. Bayer is proud to promote a culture of DE&I, recognized as one of
“America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024” by Newsweek.
“At Bayer, we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and
work. Through our corporate initiatives and donations, we are focused on enabling and strengthening
nonprofit organizations that tackle big challenges and create real, sustainable solutions.”
– Susan Anderson, Senior Manager, Corporate Giving and Program Officer,
Bayer Fund
“At Bayer, we’re enhancing access to nutritious foods and quality health care for Americans
and people around the world to create a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone. This is what
gets me up every day.”
– Beth Roden, SVP & Head of Communications, Bayer U.S.
Morris County
Founded: 1738/39
Employees: Approximately 2,000
Morris County was established by an Act of State Legislature, separating it from Hunterdon County. The
county provides essential services to more than 514,000 residents, including court facilities, law
enforcement, operation of the county jail, social services, education, road and bridge construction and
maintenance, and conducting elections.
Morris County offers an extensive park system, a county library, and training for police, fire and
emergency services personnel. Other services include solid waste management and recycling, mosquito
control, job training, a paratransit system for seniors and persons with disabilities, a flood
mitigation program, veterans’ affairs, a senior nutrition program, and preservation of historic
sites, open spaces and farmland. The county operates across various locations, including the
Administration & Records Building, Morris County Courthouse, Public Safety Training Academy and the
Morris County Park Commission.
Governed by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners, who are elected to serve three-year terms,
the county sets policies for six super-departments and more than 30 divisions. The county administrator
supervises daily operations, with each commissioner serving as a liaison to specific departments.
Elected officials also include the county clerk, sheriff and surrogate, while the county prosecutor is
appointed by the Governor.
Morris County is dedicated to improving infrastructure, maintaining fiscal responsibility, enhancing
parks and recreation, fostering economic development, ensuring public health and safety, engaging with
the community, supporting education, and developing youth programs to enhance the quality of life for
all residents, business owners and visitors, alike.
Picatinny Arsenal
Founded: 1880 as the Dover Powder Depot
Employees: 6,000 civilians and contractors
Now a 6,500-acre U.S. Army installation, the Picatinny Arsenal was established as the Dover Powder
Depot, became the Picatinny Powder Depot four days later and then Picatinny Arsenal in 1907. Through the
first two world wars, Picatinny served primarily as a location for armaments manufacturing to support
war efforts. As armament expertise within the workforce grew, the arsenal would transition to its
current role. Known today as Joint Center of Excellence for Guns and Ammunition, Picatinny is a
strategic national asset known worldwide for research, development and life cycle engineering support
for advanced armament and munitions systems for the joint military services.
Picatinny’s product portfolio comprises nearly 90 percent of the Army’s lethality and all
conventional ammunition for joint warfighters. Picatinny is home for the Combat Capabilities Development
Command Armaments Center; Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition; Project Manager
Soldier Lethality; Naval Warfare Center, Indian Head Division; U.S. Army Garrison, Picatinny Arsenal;
Army Contracting Command New Jersey; and the Network Enterprise Center Picatinny. The Armaments Center
executed $122 million federal contracts across New Jersey during the last five years, including $45.7
million in Morris County – and 85 percent of those contracts went to small businesses.
Picatinny’s website is updated regularly and includes news, information and employee perspectives:
https://home.army.mil/picatinny/.
PwC
Founded: 1998, from a merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand, both of which
have roots dating back to the mid-1800s
Employees: 75,000 nationally; more than 2,000 in Florham Park
PwC provides assurance, tax and advisory services, addressing the unique needs of each client. Today,
PwC serves 26 industries. Their industry-focused services in the fields of assurance, tax, human
resources, transactions, performance improvement and crisis management have helped resolve complex
client and stakeholder issues worldwide. They also apply their expertise and talents to help educational
institutions, the federal government, nonprofits and international relief agencies.
As a firm, PwC invests in addressing a complex ecosystem of issues spanning education, economic
empowerment and community resilience. With no one solution, each requires multidimensional, incremental
progress to drive sustainable change. That change involves leveraging the resources, dollars and
experience of the firm, its people and invaluable external collaborative relationships – both non-
and for-profit – including the PwC Charitable Foundation.
PwC employees have the opportunity to help nonprofits address major societal challenges, from access to
food, education, health care and workforce opportunities to supporting female undergraduates in STEM,
building tech platforms that advance equity, accelerating diverse founders and much more. As PwC aims to
address the root cause of these complex issues, they are taking an interconnected approach where all
their efforts can build on one another, requiring both unwavering commitment and purpose.
“I enjoy working at PwC because I have the opportunity to collaborate with incredible individuals
and engage in what truly ignites my passion: deep tax knowledge and delivering exceptional service to my
clients. Moreover, my role enables me to consistently invest in the growth of emerging
talent…through our professional development initiatives and internship programs.”
– Jasmine Morris, Tax
“I’m proud of PwC’s standing as a pillar of the community, in and around Morris
County. As a firm, we are a proud sponsor of signature community events…supporting local health
care organizations throughout New Jersey. PwC also empowers its employees through its Skills for Society
program, providing dedicated time to volunteer, serve on nonprofit boards and engage in pro bono
work.”
– Joseph Sartorio, Advisory
