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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Executives – N.J.

By ROI-NJ Staff

True leadership sets the tone—company outcomes hinge on the person at the helm.

Here are New Jersey’s standout executives leading businesses that operate primarily within the Garden State.

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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Jay Biggins

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Jay Biggins Executive managing director Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company A leading North American site selection and incentives advisory firm, he advises and assists major companies evaluate locations and secure economic development incentives for corporate investments.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Tad Brown

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Tad Brown CEO Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment A leader in the sports industry, he oversees business operations for the NJBA's Philadelphia 76ers, NHL New Jersey Devils, and their venues.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — David Burke

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David BurkeCelebrity chef & culinary pioneerVarious restaurantsHe owns and operates numerous restaurants, primarily in the NY/NJ area. He is a frequent guest on Top Chef.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Jennifer Cable

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Jennifer Cable President ThorLabs She has led the company's continued growth and innovation since 2020. Thorlabs is an American manufacturer of photonics equipment.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Mitch Cahn

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Mitch CahnPresidentUnionwearHis company is a Newark based manufacturer specializing in union-made, American-produced apparel and accessories, including hats, bags, and promotional items for political campaigns, fashion brands and the U.S. armed forces.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Anthony Calandra

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Anthony Calandra CEO Calandra Enterprises His company maintains a diversified portfolio in Northern New Jersey, including Calandra's Bakery, restaurants and hotels.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Guy Chiarello

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Guy Chiarello Chief operating officer Fiserv He oversees the Fiserv's technology and operations. Fiserv is a global provider of financial technology and payments services.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — David Gockel

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David GockelPresident and CEOLangan Engineering and Environmental ServicesSince taking leadership in 2004, he has grown the company from 250 employees to 1,700, expanding its national and international footprint. Langan specializes in urban/brownfield redevelopment, stadium/arena development and waterfront restoration.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Marilyn Grabowski

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Marilyn GrabowskiFounder & presidentAtlantic InfraHer company is a WBENC-certified woman-owned construction company specializing in utility paving, pothole repair and infrastructure maintenance.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Balpreet Grewal-Virk

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Balpreet Grewal-Virk N.J. commissioner; Senior vice president Gateway Development Commission, RWJBarnabas Health A leader serving two organizations, The Gateway Tunnel project and overseeing community health initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Matthew Harding

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Matthew Harding CEO Levin Management He heads up the company's strategic growth, overseeing a large portfolio of retail, office, and industrial properties.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Sam Pipitone III

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Sam Pipitone IIIMBA, Chief Supply Chain OfficerF & S FoodsF & S Foods is a major wholesaler and food process based in Vineland, specializes in fresh-cut fruits, vegetables and meal solutions for retail, foodservice, and industrial clients.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Larry Inserra

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Larry InserraChairman & CEOInserra SupermarketsHe leads a large family-owned businesses that was founded in 1954. He is a generous philanthropist to many causes.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Patrick Jefferey

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Patrick Jefferey Executive VP & COO T&M Associates He oversees an employee-owned engineering and technical services consulting firm founded in 1966. He serves on T & M's board of directors as Vice Chair.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Larry Krampf

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Larry KrampfPresident & Chief Growth OfficermTap Corporation; Strategic Advisor, Garden State Innovation Fund, 1435 Capital ManagementLarry Krampf is president and chief growth officer of mTap, a networking technology company that provides NFC-enabled digital business cards and engagement tools, and strategic advisor...
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Gary Mann

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Gary MannFounder and CEOJASFEL AnalyticsHis Newark-based firm established in 2018, specializing in data engineering, AI and predictive analytics.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Sean McMenamin

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Sean McMenaminChairmanWakefern Food Corp.He oversees the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the US.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Jayne Millard

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Jayne MillardExecutive chairman & co-CEOTurtleShe leads a fourth-generation family-owned electrical and industrial distributor founded in 1923. They serve industrial, construction, and utility markets.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Valerie Montecalvo

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Valerie MontecalvoPresident; Founder & CEOBayshore Recycling Corp.She leads a large-scale recycling and waste management facility. Bayshore Recycling and its family of companies consists of nine separate recycling operations within a 58 acre eco-complex and energy campus located in Woodbridge.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Dina Opici

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Dina OpiciPresidentOpici Family DistributingShe oversees the operations for this fourth-generation family-owned wine and spirits wholesaler.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Gus Penaranda

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Gus PenarandaPresident and CEOEvolvere ConsultingHe leads this Jersey City-based, LGBTQ+ business coalition and consulting firm. The company focuses on supporting small businesses, particularly in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Mike Ricketts

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Mike RickettsCEOQuality Packaging Specialists InternationalHis company is an industry leader in contract packaging and supply chain management.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Lilia Rios

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Lilia RiosCo-founderLa Providencia; NuukuLa Providencia supplies authentic handmade artisan products to over 22 states. Nuuku is a boutique hotel in the Riviera Maya.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich

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Gail Friedberg RottenstrichCo-Founder / TrusteeZAGO Manufacturing / NJBIAA leading voice for sustainable manufacturing and diverse representation in industry she champions innovation workforce development supply-chain resilience and pro-business policy
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Marcus Samuelsson

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Marcus SamuelssonOwner & chefVibe BBQA world-renowned, James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef and restauranteur, he opened Vibe BBQ in Newark in 2024, and features house-smoked meets, ribs and brisket.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Steven Silverstein

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Steven SilversteinCEOSpencer Spirit HoldingsHe leads two brands under one company; Spencer Gifts, a novelty retailer for young adults Superstores LLC, a major seasonal pop-up retailer.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Dax Strohmeyer

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Dax StrohmeyerCEO and PresidentTriangle Manufacturing CompanyHe heads up this third-generation family-owned contract manufacturer specializing in precision-machined medical implants and instruments.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — Gary Taffet

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Gary TaffetManaging memberAcrisure NJHe is a managing member of a Acrisure NJ, a major regional hub for Acrisure, a top-10 global fintech and insurance brokerage.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – N.J. — David Winslow

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David WinslowSenior AssociateLangan Engineering and Environmental ServicesHe specializes in contaminated site investigations, remedial design and environmental consulting for development projects.
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