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ROI Influencers: Power List 2024 — Government & Public Affairs

If you ask us for a sector of the business world that is mislabeled, misunderstood and
certainly underappreciated, we’re coming at you with government and public affairs
specialists.

Whether they are working for an independent firm or for a company, organization or association, these government and public affairs specialists provide a valuable service to elected officials, the business community and consumers themselves, providing research (not to mention opinion and advocacy) along the way.

This group represents the best of the best when it comes to getting the word out.

ROI Influencers

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Anthony Anastasio

Anthony Anastasio President & chief counsel N.J. Civil Justice Institute Packs a punch in Trenton. When it comes to workforce issues, there’s nobody better.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Toney Anaya

Toney Anaya Head of U.S. corporate strategic engagement DoorDash Company is about far more than bringing meals and groceries to your door for a late-night snack. It is becoming an economic development force through creative e-commerce initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Guillermo Artiles

Guillermo Artiles Chair, Government Affairs Practice McCarter & English He’s a force in Trenton and around the state, as he has mastered the ability to match top-notch legal knowledge with political intuitiveness and polish.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Caruso

Bill Caruso Managing director Archer Public Affairs Some know him as the cannabis guy. Others know him as the kayak guy. Everyone knows him as a top-notch adviser.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Megan Cryan

Megan Cryan Senior vice president Avōq Works with clients representing a wide range of industries, including health care, labor, higher education, nonprofit, energy and environment space.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Marilyn Davis

Marilyn Davis State director, government affairs Altice USA The former congressional staffer and state government official is an expert in government affairs — and campaigns.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Uli Diaz

Uli Diaz Vice president, government affairs Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J. The state’s largest insurer has had numerous issues and needs in recent years. Diaz has deftly handled all of them.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Beth Dohm

Beth Dohm Executive vice president The Zita Group Brings years of experience in a broad range of policy issues, including telecommunications, health care and general business.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Michael Egenton

Michael Egenton Executive vice president of government relations N.J. Chamber of Commerce It’s not that he just completed his 30th year in Trenton — it’s that he’s been hugely impactful and influential in every one of them.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Chris Emigholz

Chris Emigholz Chief government affairs officer N.J. Business & Industry Association He’s a nuts-and-bolts guy, which means: If you want to discuss an issue that impacts the business community, you better be ready to discuss even the smallest of details.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Richard Gannon

Richard Gannon Founding partner GTB Partners Highly regarded government affairs specialist has four-decade career working at the highest levels of the federal and state government. Leads GTB along with Michael Torpey (founding partner) and Ben Ghiano.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Rudy Garcia

Rudy Garcia President MBI Understands the issue from all angles — that’s what happens when you bring the experience of serving five terms in the General Assembly and three years as the mayor of Union City.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Gerry Gibbs

Gerry Gibbs Co-founding partner Capital Impact Group Highly respected figure in public service with over a decade of legislative, policy and political experience at the local, state and federal level.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Chris Guiton

Chris Guiton Head, N.J. state and community engagement Johnson & Johnson He’s an expert on community engagement, government affairs and public policy. He’s also a pretty good youth sports coach.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Brian Hague

Brian Hague Director of government affairs and communications American Dream A pro’s pro that everybody knows and loves. Few people bring as much energy — or a larger contact list.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Jaclyn Kator

Jaclyn Kator Regional vice president, external and legislative affairs AT&T Kator, a board member at the N.J. Chamber of Commerce, is one of the key leaders in the state for AT&T.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Al Komjathy

Al Komjathy Co-founder Komjathy & Kean Highly regarded pro who brings decades of experience working with numerous national clients also serves as chair of the bi-state Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — William Maer

William Maer Senior partner Public Strategies Impact A well-respected lobbyist and political operative with a career spanning more than 30 years, he has worked on dozens of campaigns at virtually every level of N.J. politics.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Gene Mulroy

Gene Mulroy Co-founding partner Capital Impact Group Longtime government affairs ace understands the ins and outs of Trenton — and all of its players. Mulroy is particularly strong on health care issues.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Palatucci

Bill Palatucci Partner McCarter & English Republican national committeeman obviously leans to the right — but he is the rare political consultant who will speak the truth, giving his words more meaning.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Pascrell III

Bill Pascrell III Partner Princeton Public Affairs One of the leading experts in the state — and around the world — on issues surrounding sports betting and cannabis, among other topics.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — David Pascrell

David Pascrell Chair, government and regulatory affairs Gibbons P.C. Strong in a diverse cross-section of sectors, including financial and insurance, health and hospital, technology, utilities, development and construction, and public entities.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Blenda Pinto

Blenda Pinto Director, corporate and government affairs United Airlines The carrier, long a leading employer in the state, is back — and better than ever.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Cristina Pinzon

Cristina Pinzon Founder & president Stateside Affairs Already a proven force in Trenton, she has 15 years of media and government experience, allowing her to bring creative marketing and unique strategies to a diverse array of issues.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Tony Pizzutillo

Tony Pizzutillo Principal Pizzutillo Public Affairs He likes to fly under the radar, but he is a major force in the rooms where policies get done.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Braxton Plummer

Braxton Plummer Director of N.J. government affairs Verizon He’s obviously very active on all issues involving telecommunications — but he also has been impactful in DEI efforts around Trenton.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Crystal Pruitt

Crystal Pruitt External affairs lead Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Future is bright for rising star in the clean energy space and local politics — she is a council member in Franklin.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Brian Quigley

Brian Quigley Vice president, government affairs Prudential Financial He’s been so good for so long (both in the Assembly majority office and at Pru) that it’s sometimes hard to remember he’s so young (a recent 40-under-40 winner).

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Mary Kay Roberts

Mary Kay Roberts Partner Riker Danzig She’s the one you want on your side when it comes to any health care, pharma or life science issues in Trenton. Just ask the companies.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — John Rogers

John Rogers Assistant vice president, public affairs NJM Insurance Group A State House veteran, he directs policyholder advocacy and public affairs for one of the mid-Atlantic region’s leading property casualty insurers.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Monica Slater Stokes

Monica Slater Stokes Corporate and government affairs leader United Airlines The carrier, long a leading employer in the state, is back — and better than ever.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Christine Stearns

Christine Stearns Chief government relations officer N.J. Hospital Association A no-brainer selection. She has long been known as a best-in-class expert in health care issues.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Adam Steinberger

Adam Steinberger Partner Avōq Was one of 14 nationwide who were elevated to partner during the recent rebranding of the national firm.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Paul St. Onge

Paul St. Onge Director Gibbons A founding member of firm’s ultra-successful Government & Regulatory Affairs practice, he’s a top expert on incentive programs. Simply put, he’s the guy you want in the room when it comes to economic development and discussions with the EDA.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Rick Thigpen

Rick Thigpen Senior vice president Public Service Enterprise Group The move to more clean-energy programs creates a lot of concern and confusion — Thigpen deftly handles the analysis.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Government & Public Affairs — Robin Walton

Robin Walton Vice president of government and external affairs Inspira Health Highly regarded government affairs specialist also is active with Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, where she serves as vice chair and general counsel.

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