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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Government & Public Affairs

By ROI-NJ Staff

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 shape public opinion.

ROI Influencers

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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Guillermo Artiles

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Guillermo ArtilesChairGovernment Affairs Practice, McCarter & EnglishChairs a government affairs practice, overseeing regulatory strategy, compliance counsel, and high-level legislative advisory work.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — John Carroll

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John CarrollDirectoroffice of public and government affairs, Middlesex CountyDirects county-level public and government affairs strategy, overseeing communications, legislative coordination, and intergovernmental relations.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Caruso

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Bill CarusoManaging directorArcher Public AffairsDirects public affairs and political strategy initiatives, advising clients on legislative engagement, coalition building, and regulatory navigation.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Deb Cornavaca

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Deb Cornavaca Director of Government Relations — Politics and Policy N.J. Education Association Directs political and policy engagement strategy, overseeing legislative advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and education policy initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Megan Cryan

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Megan CryanNJ state presidentEVP public affairs, Moxie StategiesLeads statewide public affairs and advocacy strategy, overseeing political engagement, coalition management, and issue campaigns.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Marilyn Davis

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Marilyn DavisCEOMDD ConnectionsLeads integrated communications strategy, overseeing public relations campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Uli Diaz

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Uli DiazSenior Vice President, government affairsHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J.Directs healthcare government affairs strategy, guiding regulatory engagement, legislative advocacy, and public policy positioning.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Nick DiRocco

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Nick DiRoccoVP of rates and regulatory affairsSouth Jersey IndustriesOversees regulatory and rate strategy, guiding utility policy engagement, compliance initiatives, and legislative advocacy.
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Government & Public Affairs

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Beth Dohm

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Beth Dohm Executive vice president The Zita Group eth is a lobbyist and legislative/public affairs advisor to Fortune 500s, nonprofits, associations, leading strategy across healthcare, telecommunications, and corporate policy while managing client accounts and operations.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Michael Egenton

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Michael EgentonExecutive vice president of government relationsN.J. Chamber of CommerceDirects business community advocacy initiatives, guiding legislative negotiations, economic policy strategy, and member engagement efforts.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Chris Emigholz

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Chris EmigholzChief government affairs officerN.J. Business & Industry AssociationHeads statewide business advocacy initiatives, guiding tax policy strategy, legislative negotiations, and economic competitiveness efforts.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Richard Gannon

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Richard GannonFounding partnerGTB PartnersFounded and leads a public affairs advisory firm, overseeing strategic lobbying efforts, political advisory services, and coalition development.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Rudy Garcia

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Rudy GarciaPresidentMBILeads policy advocacy and membership strategy, guiding business engagement, regulatory positioning, and economic development initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Gerry Gibbs

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Gerry GibbsCo-founding partnerCapital Impact GroupCo-founded the practice, guiding legislative strategy, corporate advocacy, and public-sector engagement initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Chris Guiton

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Chris GuitonHead, N.J. state and community engagementJohnson & JohnsonLeads state and community engagement strategy, overseeing public affairs initiatives, stakeholder partnerships, and policy alignment efforts.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Kevin Hagan

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Kevin HaganParterPrinceton Public AffairsAdvises clients on legislative strategy and regulatory positioning, guiding procurement efforts and government relations campaigns.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Pascrell III

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Bill Pascrell IIIPartnerPrinceton Public AffairsOversees government relations strategy, advising major corporate clients on legislative advocacy, procurement strategy, and regulatory engagement.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Jaclyn Kator

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Jaclyn KatorRegional vice president, external and legislative affairsAT&TLeads regional legislative and external affairs strategy, overseeing regulatory advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and telecommunications policy initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Al Komjathy

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Al KomjathyCo-founderKomjathy & KeanCo-founded the bipartisan public affairs firm, leading government relations strategy, political advisory services, and issue advocacy campaigns.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Jeannine Frisby LaRue

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Jeannine Frisby LaRuePartnerMoxie StrategiesLeads strategic communications and political advisory initiatives, guiding public messaging, coalition building, and campaign strategy.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Wendy Lazarus

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Wendy LazarusPrincipalWML Public AffairsPlays an active role in leading strategic public affairs advisory initiatives, overseeing communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy campaigns.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — William Maer

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William MaerSenior partnerPublic Strategies ImpactProvides senior-level strategic counsel, guiding public affairs campaigns, crisis communications, and issue advocacy initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Gene Mulroy

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Gene MulroyCo-founding partnerCapital Impact GroupPlaying an active role in co-founded a government relations firm, leading strategic lobbying efforts, procurement advisory services, and bipartisan coalition building.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Rob O’Connor

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Rob O'Connor VP, government and Industry affairs BetMGM Building momentum in leads government and industry affairs initiatives, overseeing policy advocacy, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Bill Palatucci

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Bill PalatucciPartnerMcCarter & EnglishLeads complex legal and political strategy efforts, guiding regulatory counsel, public policy advisory work, and high-profile governance matters.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — David Pascrell

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David PascrellCo-chair, government and regulatory affairsFBT Gibbons LLPCo-leads government and regulatory affairs strategy, advising on complex compliance matters, litigation positioning, and legislative advocacy.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Blenda Pinto

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Blenda PintoDirector, corporate and government affairsUnited AirlinesDirects corporate and government affairs strategy, leading stakeholder engagement, aviation policy advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Cristina Pinzon

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Cristina PinzonFounder & presidentStateside AffairsFounded and leads the public affairs firm, overseeing strategic advocacy campaigns, political advisory services, and cross-cultural engagement initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Tony Pizzutillo

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Tony PizzutilloPrincipalPizzutillo Public AffairsLeads strategic government affairs campaigns, overseeing legislative advocacy, political strategy, and coalition coordination.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Braxton Plummer

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Braxton Plummer Director of N.J. government affairs Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies Braxton Plummer is a principal at Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, bringing experience in government affairs, public policy and political strategy after serving in leadership roles at Verizon and in New Jersey state government.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — John Pulomena

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John PulomenaCounty AdministratorMiddlesex CountyOversees county operations and strategic administration, guiding budget management, interdepartmental coordination, and public policy implementation.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Brian Quigley

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Brian QuigleyVice president, government affairsPrudential FinancialOversees enterprise government affairs strategy, leading regulatory advocacy, financial policy engagement, and public-sector partnerships.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Mary Kay Roberts

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Mary Kay Roberts Partner Riker Danzig Guides complex regulatory and government affairs strategy, advising corporate and institutional clients on compliance and legislative engagement.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — John Rogers

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John Rogers Vice President, Public Affairs NJM Insurance Group Leads public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy, overseeing corporate communications and regulatory outreach initiatives.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Monica Slater

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Monica SlaterStokes, Corporate and government affairs leaderUnited AirlinesLeads corporate and government affairs initiatives, guiding stakeholder engagement, regulatory outreach, and public policy strategy.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Christine Stearns

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Christine StearnsChief government relations officerN.J. Hospital AssociationProviding leadership and directs healthcare government relations strategy, guiding legislative advocacy, regulatory analysis, and industry coalition coordination.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Adam Steinberger

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Adam Steinberger Partner Avōq Guides high-level public affairs and communications strategy, advising corporate and institutional clients on reputation management, policy positioning, and stakeholder engagement.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Rick Thigpen

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Rick ThigpenSenior vice presidentPublic Service Enterprise GroupDirects enterprise government affairs strategy, guiding energy policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and legislative positioning.
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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Government & Public Affairs — Robin Walton

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Robin WaltonSenior Vice president of government and external affairsInspira HealthDirects government and external affairs strategy within healthcare, overseeing legislative outreach, regulatory engagement, and community partnerships.
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