2022

Itunu Balogun Deputy chief of staff Kean University Serving as deputy chief of staff at Kean University, she provides strategic leadership of Kean University Athletics, the President’s Advisory Council and other key initiatives as a close...

Lamont Repollet President Kean University Former commissioner of education under Gov. Phil Murphy and Kean’s first Black president, Repollet has had an immediate impact at Kean, where interest and admissions are at all-time highs. Kimberly ReedLyneir Richardson  

Roberto Bel Chief financial officer N.J. Resources As CFO, Bel manages the financial functions for a Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, risk management and investor relations. Sean BaptisteMaya Curry  

Wes Mathews CEO Choose New Jersey He holds one of the most significant economic development roles in the state — one to which the former State Department official brings the ideal resume. As New Jersey (and Gov....

Allison Ladd Deputy mayor and director of economic and housing development City of Newark Ladd is at the front and in the middle of so many of the initiatives and grant programs geared toward creating more affordable...

Nina Wells; Ted Wells Lawyers and philanthropists Various organizations A power couple in the state, they are both high-powered attorneys who have great influence and impact with legislators, business leaders and philanthropic organizations.. Anthony WelchMarc Saint-Ulysse  

Uli Diaz Vice president of government affairs Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J. Recently elevated to senior leadership team, Diaz is the highest-ranking Hispanic executive at the state’s largest insurer and plays a role in local politics...

Anthony Welch Vice president and chief government relations officer Cooper University Health Care A key player at Cooper, he provides strategic guidance on public policy issues and oversees Cooper’s advocacy efforts. He also serves on board of...

Marjorie Perry CEO and president MZM Construction & Management She is a strong supporter of women and minorities in the construction industry — and is always looking to give back. An alumna of New Jersey Institute of...

John Harmon Founder, CEO and president African American Chamber of Commerce of N.J. He was the No. 1 selection on this last the past two years — and deservedly so. When so many in the state suddenly realized...