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2025Government & Public AffairsROI Influencers: Power List 2025 — Government & Public Affairs

ROI Influencers: Power List 2025 — Government & Public Affairs

It would be nice if we all could work inside our individual bubbles – unconcerned with the business and political climate around us. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

This list honors the people that help work the system – and influence the public.

ROI Influencers

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Guillermo Artiles

Guillermo Artiles Chair, Government Affairs Practice McCarter & English He’s a powerful force in Trenton and around the state — and he comes with a top-notch team.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — John Carroll

John Carroll Director, office of public and government affairs Middlesex County He’s at the center of effort to connect all of the activities In Middlesex County, a key reason the county Is head-and-shoulders above all others.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Caruso

Bill Caruso Managing director Archer Public Affairs He’s best known for his role as chair of Archer’s Cannabis Group - but his deep knowledge of New Jersey government and strong relationships with political and industry leaders makes him an asset to any client.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Deb Cornavaca

Deb Cornavaca Director of Government Relations — Politics and Policy N.J. Education Association Former deputy chief of staff to governor leads policy initiatives for one of state’s most important unions.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Megan Cryan

Megan Cryan NJ state president, EVP public affairs Moxie Stategies Veteran strategist started in new role with Moxie last November.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Marilyn Davis

Marilyn Davis CEO MDD Connections She heads a national public affairs firm — and is making a bid to become secretary of Democratic National Committee.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Uli Diaz

Uli Diaz Vice president, government affairs Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J. Highly regarded as one of the state’s best influencers, he recently took a spot on the board of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Nick DiRocco

Nick DiRocco VP of rates and regulatory affairs South Jersey Industries Long overdue recognition for DiRocco, a top executive at SJI and a county commissioner in Monmouth County.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Beth Dohm

Beth Dohm Executive vice president The Zita Group An accomplished and effective lobbyist with years of experience, she provides legislative and public affairs advice to several Fortune 500 companies, non-profit, trade, and professional associations.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Michael Egenton

Michael Egenton Executive vice president of government relations N.J. Chamber of Commerce Every top business leader and legislator knows him and — more importantly — respects him.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Chris Emigholz

Chris Emigholz Chief government affairs officer N.J. Business & Industry Association HIs knowledge of all the issues impacting the business community is extraordinary.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Jeannine Frisby LaRue

Jeannine Frisby LaRue Partner Moxie Strategies A legendary figure in Trenton and around the state, she is an experienced lobbyist, social media consultant, public affairs executive and policy strategist.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: 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 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Rudy Garcia

Rudy Garcia President MBI Former Assemblyman. Former mayor. Former high school football star. That means he brings leadership — and toughness — to the job.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: 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 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Chris Guiton

Chris Guiton Head, N.J. state and community engagement Johnson & Johnson Leading efforts by Johnson & Johnson to expand their reach and connectivity in New Jersey.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Brian Hague

Brian Hague Director of government affairs and communications American Dream Quiet, shy and reserved … maybe not. His passion, professionalism and never-ending list of contacts make him ideal for his role.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Jaclyn Kator

Jaclyn Kator Regional vice president, external and legislative affairs AT&T Skilled in stakeholder outreach, government negotiations and strategic planning, she is proven force when it comes to driving business objectives and influencing stakeholders.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy NJ director — consulting services CGI His unique skillset (strategic problem solving, creative/analytical thinking and networking savvy) make him a force in political, corporate and educational worlds.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Al Komjathy

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

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Wendy Lazarus

Wendy Lazarus Principal WML Public Affairs Launched WML Public Affairs in 2021 after nearly three decades in private sector, serving in state government relations, community relations & public affairs and finance.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: 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 New Jersey politics.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: 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 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Rob O’Connor

Rob O’Connor VP, government and Industry affairs BetMGM Sports betting is one of the fastest-growing industries in the state — and the country. No one knows the ins and outs better than O’Connor, a national expert.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Palatucci

Bill Palatucci Partner McCarter & English He’s certainly known for being the Republican national committeeman, but his book of business — and expertise — extends far beyond that.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: 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 2025: Government & Public Affairs — David Pascrell

David Pascrell Co-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 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Blenda Pinto

Blenda Pinto Director, corporate and government affairs United Airlines Government Affairs professional with twenty-five years of combined federal, state & local experience — also serves as board member on the powerfully impactful Statewide Hispanic Chamber.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Cristina Pinzon

Cristina Pinzon Founder & president Stateside Affairs Wise beyond her years: Her more than 15 years of experience in media and government experience allows her to bring unique strategies to a diverse array of issues.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: 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 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Braxton Plummer

Braxton Plummer Director of N.J. government affairs Verizon A pro’s pro who is passionate about creating positive social impact and fostering collaborative relationships across different sectors and levels of government.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Crystal Pruitt

Crystal Pruitt External affairs lead Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Few in the state are as knowledgeable in the offshore wind/clean energy space.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Brian Quigley

Brian Quigley Vice president, government affairs Prudential Financial Imagine being dedicated to helping the next generation while still being a 40-under-40 yourself.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Mary Kay Roberts

Mary Kay Roberts Partner Riker Danzig Attorney is well known and highly respected around Trenton — and around the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: 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 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Monica Slater Stokes

Monica Slater Stokes Corporate and government affairs leader United Airlines She develops and drives external affairs programs in support of the airline’s in-market public policy, social impact investment and business development objectives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Christine Stearns

Christine Stearns Chief government relations officer N.J. Hospital Association A best-in-class expert in health care issues. She was such a perfect fit at NJHA that they created a spot for her.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Adam Steinberger

Adam Steinberger Partner Avōq He drives strategies and manages campaigns for many of Avoq’s most complex and high-profile engagements that require innovative outreach and refined communication strategies.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Rick Thigpen

Rick Thigpen Senior vice president Public Service Enterprise Group A pro’s pro: Thigpen adeptly handles all of PSEG’s issues in Trenton while working on numerous boards and non-profits around the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Government & Public Affairs — Robin Walton

Robin Walton SVP external affairs, chief philanthropy office Inspira Health Highly regarded government affairs specialist recently earned a new title: Chair of the ultra-impactful and important Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey.

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