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ROI Influencers: Power List 2025 — Consultants

Leading companies, institutions and individuals know that no one is a success on their own.

Outside experts, hired to ensure their image, mission and vision are well-positioned with the public and the leaders who matter most – are an essential part of the state. This group is the best of the best of doing just that.

ROI Influencers

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Mo Butler

Mo Butler Partner; chair Mercury Public Affairs; Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Highly regarded source for the business community and elected officials is also highly sought after for boards: He just joined board of logistics leader NRS.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Sean Darcy

Sean Darcy Principal Round World Consulting The well-known strategist and consultant who has worked for three governors (McGreevey, Codey, Corzine) has owned his own consulting business since 2010.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Chris Donnelly

Chris Donnelly General manager Avōq Like a great baseball manager, he positions his group for success without ever seeking credit. A team-first player for sure.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Mike DuHaime

Mike DuHaime CEO Mad Global Strategy Group The firm has doubled in size — and scoop in the past year. His recent efforts to build out an operation in Ohio show the national impact MAD has been able to quickly build.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Dale Florio

Dale Florio Managing partner Princeton Public Affairs Don’t need a lot of words here: He has been a dominant force around the State House and around the state for more than three decades.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Brendan Gill

Brendan Gill CEO BGill Group His firm brilliantly connects the dots between communications, community engagement and government relations.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — LeRoy Jones

LeRoy Jones Principal founder; Chair 1868 Public Affairs; N.J. Democratic Party His strongly worded statement following last November’s election, in which he said the Democratic party failed its constituents in many ways, was powerful.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Michael Kempner

Michael Kempner Founder & CEO MikeWorldWide Representing clients in a wide range of sectors and industries, his firm continues to have a stellar reputation around the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Karen Kessler

Karen Kessler CEO Kessler PR Group Whether things are going well or poorly — personally or professionally — she’s a go-to source for advice that ensures your next step will be the right one.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Kay LiCausi

Kay LiCausi President Hoboken Strategy Group She leads a firm with a diverse client base (including Fortune 100 companies) yet finds time for a passion play: Helping women advance in the political and business world.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Laura Matos

Laura Matos Partner MAD Global Strategy Group A master strategist who has served multiple governors, she understands the importance of public education and advocacy efforts in affecting policy change.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Kevin McCabe

Kevin McCabe Partner River Crossing Strategy Group His work on the Port Authority and as Middlesex County Democratic chairman and overall professional skillset makes him an influential player up and down the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Maggie Moran

Maggie Moran CEO Moxie Strategies Moxie Strategies, her third start up public affairs firm (launched in April) is off to a strong start (it already has expanded).

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Bill Murray

Bill Murray Executive vice president & national director, public affairs MikeWorldWide Well known go-to leader when it comes to directing public relations, public affairs, crisis, issues management and government relations programs.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Brenda Ross-Dulan

Brenda Ross-Dulan Founder & managing principal The Ross Dulan Group A leader in state and around the country, she runs a boutique, diverse, woman-owned strategic consulting firm.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Eric Shuffler

Eric Shuffler Co-founder River Crossing Strategy Group Firm’s mission says it all: Committed to highly personalized, frequent client interaction and honest, pragmatic counsel to successfully navigate the turbulent waters of government and politics.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Michael Soliman

Michael Soliman Partner Mercury Public Affairs Strong and diverse skill set (government relations, grassroots coalition building, public affairs campaign management, media relations) make him a go-to source.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Bob Sommer

Bob Sommer CEO Awsom Associates Worth repeating: He doesn’t have a website, but he has a book of business that is envied by everyone in the profession.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Liz Thomas

Liz Thomas Co-founder Thomas/Boyd Communications Firm has long been the go-to source for strategy and complex public relations matters in South Jersey and beyond.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Consultants — Patrizia Zita

Patrizia Zita Founder & CEO The Zita Group She heads a woman-owned lobbying firm that excels in today’s complex and disruptive world that isn’t afraid of change — it makes it happen.

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