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Sports, arts and entertainment
Sports, arts and entertainment

ROI Influencers: Power List 2025 — Sports, arts and entertainment

By ROI-NJ Staff

It’s a new category in 2025 – for a good reason. Who doesn’t love a good show – or a big game.

These leaders keep us entertained in a variety of ways.

ROI Influencers

Sports, arts and entertainment

ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Yael Averbuch

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Yael Averbuch General manager NJ/NY Gotham FC Among a long list of talented soccer stars from the state, she now runs the state’s professional team (owned by the Murphys), helping it win the NWSL title in 2023.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Merissa Buczny

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Merissa Buczny Executive director New Brunswick Performing Arts Center A VP at DEVCO, overseeing one of the finest arts performing halls in the state is one of her many roles.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Eileen Chapman

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Eileen Chapman Director Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music She has the dream job of every Bruce fan, overseeing a center at Monmouth University that currently holds over 40,000 items relating to the career and legacy of the Boss.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Jon Crowley

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Jon Crowley Executive director N.J. Motion Picture and TV Comission Highly regarded industry veteran serves as the senior leader of all of New Jersey’s film initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Steve Edwards

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Steve Edwards President N.J. Hall of Fame Under his leadership, the N.J. Hall has a permanent home (at American Dream) and a growing presence in the state.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Tom Fitzgerald

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Tom Fitzgerald General manager New Jersey Devils Leader of one of the few professional sports franchises in state that proudly and emphatically marks its allegiance to New Jersey.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Mark Giannantonio

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Mark Giannantonio President The Casino Association of New Jersey The CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City also is the leader of the top trade association for the industry in a state where gambling is an important and impactful sector.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Marc de Grandpré

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Marc de Grandpré President & General manager Red Bulls New York or New York Red Bulls Longtime leader of MLS team that makes its home in Harrison – and was runner-up in the MLS Cup in 2024.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Adam Greenblatt

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Adam Greenblatt CEO BetMGM The fact the BetMGM is working out of a state-of-the-art headquarters in Jersey City has helped make the state a global hub for the industry.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Carly Gruenberg

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Carly Gruenberg Chief of staff NY/NJ Host Committee for FIFA 2026 World Cup Her role increasing in impact and importance by the minute as the area prepares to host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Nick Mammano

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Nick Mammano CEO N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority Former chief of staff of organization, he will help ready the state to host the world’s largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Brady O’Connor

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Brady O’Connor Chief of external affairs & deputy chief commercial officer NY/NJ Host Committee for FIFA 2026 World Cup One of the key leaders helping the host committee prepare for the biggest sporting event on the planet.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Adam Phillipson

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Adam Phillipson President and CEO Count Basie Center for the Arts He has helped make Count Basie in Red Bank become one of the top grossing nonprofit arts centers in the country.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Caila Roberts

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Caila Roberts Tournament director LPGA’s Mizuho Americas Open She is a rising star in the LPGA and golf, which is why she is in charge of one of the tour’s biggest events, played at Liberty National in Jersey City.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — David Rodriguez

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David Rodriguez EVP & Executive producer New Jersey Performing Arts Center He not only helps run the state’s biggest arts center, he also oversees the state’s largest arts festival: North to Shore.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Sean Saadeh

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Sean Saadeh Chief programming officer and head of entertainment Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment He’s best known for overseeing the acts at the Prudential Center, but his duties extend to Jersey City, where he oversees White Eagle Hall and (soon) the refurbished Loew’s Jersey Theater.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Ron VanDeVeen

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Ron VanDeVeen CEO MetLife Stadium Venue that is host to both the Giants and Jets will soon become the soccer capital of the world.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Michael Uslan; Tom Bernard

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Michael Uslan; Tom Bernard Chairman; Commissioner N.J. Motion Picture and TV Commission Two industry giants are playing big roles in helping the state attract and expand its industry presence.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Dylan Wanagiel

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Dylan Wanagiel VP, sports properties and special events Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment Well known for bringing combat sports to the Pru Center (think MMA, college and Olympic wrestling, boxing, etc.) and other unique events (think darts or sumo wrestling) to all of the HBSE...
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ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Sports, Arts and Entertainment — Talia Young

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Talia Young CEO Newark Symphony Hall She heads the state’s oldest arts and entertainment center (it opened in 1925), which is in the middle of grand restoration.
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Money moves the economy; accountants make sense of it. These leaders power New Jersey business, influence the state’s economic direction, and contribute crucially to...
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Tomorrow’s innovations aren’t in the skies — they’re being built in labs, data centers, and startups. This roster highlights the visionaries turning bold ideas into...
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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Associations & Organizations

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Considered the backbone of the business community and trusted stewards of the state’s economic health. This list highlights top leaders from chambers of commerce, industry...
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Success is a team effort. Consultants and communications pros are tasked with shaping reputation, clarifying purpose, and connecting clients with the public and influencers.  All...
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Business development drives growth for companies and municipalities alike. This list spotlights the top professionals serving government agencies, local towns, and businesses.
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Countless New Jersey businesses operate far beyond state borders. This roundup honors executives whose companies have major national and international footprints.
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No one operates in a vacuum—business depends on the political and public landscape. This list spotlights the public affairs pros who navigate the system and...
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Every company needs top-tier legal counsel. Trusted by business leaders across the state, these standout attorneys deliver results.  If you need a lawyer, start...
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Visibility drives success. These communications professionals craft strategic narratives deliver compelling content and secure media exposure to ensure your message resonates.
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From big games to bold performances, these leaders fill venues and spark conversation. This category honors the executives, producers, promoters, and creatives who keep...
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